On Mar 15, the Book Circle discussed a short chapter "Taoism" in John C. H. Wu's book, Christian Spirituality and Chinese Humanism. Participants shared rich observations on both the challenges and possibilities in living out Laozi's philosophical vision in the Daodejing. How does one retire when the work is done? How does one practice the art of wu-wei? And how might the Daoist vision of humility and simplicity accord with the kenosis of Christ? Thanks to everyone for an edifying and stimulating conversation.
For April, we will read the first part of the chapter, "The Wisdom of Chuang Tzu: A New Appraisal," p. 59-76 (until the beginning of he subsection entitled "Moral Virtues and the Living Fountain"). Tom McGuire, a Book Circle participant, has shared a good video about Chuang Tzu that well supplements the content of this reading. You can find it here:
Please consider the following questions as your reading guide for April:
How would you describe Chuang Tzu as a philosopher?
Does Chuang Tzu help you see some things differently, especially on these weighty topics: the Absolute, Creator and creation, the presence of God, living and dying?
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