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Dec 2023
28m 27s

#54: Verse 1: TAO TE CHING EXPLAINED

Nick Zei
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Sit back relax and enjoy the sound of the ocean as I breakdown the opening verse of the Tao Te Ching, as part of my new series giving a modern commentary on the profound book of the way. A modern breakdown of the tao te Ching feels needed in today's day and age, where we seem to have a society that is lost. I've found solace in studying taoism and the way, and my goal is to help to guide you to that place as well if you'd like. No cuts, no fancy edits, just me and you. I hope this podcast is valuable for you. Find me and what I do here: https://linktr.ee/nick.zei

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