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Within China's enduring cultural tradition, the study of the Dao is not merely a philosophical system—it is a wisdom for living. It guides us in harmonizing with nature, understanding the true meaning of life, and pursuing inner peace, reflecting the essence of the Zhong-Lü Quanzhen Dao tradition.
The All Inclusive Dao is supremely simple. We strive to convey its depth in accessible ways—through Wai Yuen’s publication "Tao Te Ching: A Simple Commentary by the Daoist immortal Lü Dongbin" and through sharing various topics on Daoist and life philosophy—to inspire reflection on the source of life, foster serenity in daily living, and illuminate the path of self-cultivation.
As a classic of Daoist thought, the Tao Te Ching has been commented upon by countless scholars over the centuries, with many annotations, some questionably, attributed to Lü Dongbin.
To facilitate Lü Dongbin’s Daoist teachings more accessible, students of Po Yuen Taoists Centre Society of Vancouver Canada and Wai Yuen Ching She of Hong Kong worked together over the last 5 years to develop a simple commentary based on the earlier interpretation on the eighty-one chapters of the Tao Te Ching by Lü Dongbin, which was collected in the Daozang,
These simple commentary is distilled into “Key Meanings” and organized into two practical subgroups; namely, “Managing Life” and “Spiritual Cultivation”, to assists first time readers to grasp their essence with ease. The book also includes supplementary materials on Lü Dongbin, Daoist history, Quanzhen thoughts, and the concepts of causal interconnected change, interdependent existence as well as karma for reference.
These commentary are written in plain and clear language, simply decoded, with the intention to help readers grasp truthful insight and values, understand the principles governing life and the cosmos, and thereby enhance personal spiritual cultivation.
Guided by Lü Dongbin’s compassionate resolve to help all beings, Po Yuen and Wai Yuen have jointly published "Tao Te Ching: A Simple Commentary by Lü Dongbin", distributing it widely as a free book of wisdom.
May this simple commentary on the Tao Te Ching contribute to the clarification of the meaning of the Dao, help integrate Daoist thought into everyday life, enabling calm and grace amid worldly complexities, and in doing so, inspire the journey of cultivation — a living testimony to Lü Dongbin’s enduring guidance.