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Pu der Bär, Ferkel und die Tugend des Nichtstuns

Pu der Bär, Ferkel und die Tugend des Nichtstuns

der weise Bär auf den Spuren des Lao-tse
EssaysPhilosophy & Religion
Pages
284
Published
1997
Language
German

Synopsis

This book uses the beloved characters of Winnie-the-Pooh to introduce readers to the principles of Taoism. Through the simple wisdom of Pooh and his friends, it explores how to live a more peaceful and fulfilling life by embracing the 'uncarved block' and the virtue of doing nothing. It's a charming and insightful guide to ancient Eastern philosophy, made accessible through a familiar and comforting lens.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingInformativeWhimsicalPhilosophical
Mentor Figure

Genres

Essays Philosophy & Religion Self-Help & Psychology

About the author

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Benjamin Hoff

Benjamin Hoff (born November 11, 1946, in Portland, Oregon) is an American author best known for The Tao of Pooh (1982) and its sequel The Te of Piglet (1992), which use A. A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh characters to explain principles of Taoism. He holds a B.A. in Asian art and culture from The Evergreen State College (1973) and has worked as a tree pruner, antiques restorer, photojournalist, and musician. His 1986 book The Singing Creek Where the Willows Grow, a biography of nature writer Opal Wh...