William Martin
Ancient Advice for a Modern Revolution
Reading & Conversation Tickets: Free event. Donation requested
We all understand that our society faces wrenching challenges. We are angry, frustrated, frightened, and longing for some sort of a transformation. We want to “do something,” but it feels overwhelming and confusing. We feel powerless in the face of such overwhelming need. The Chinese sage, Lao-Tzu, understood the same challenges some 2,500 years ago. Through his interpretation of Lao-Tzu’s classic Chinese wisdom text, The Tao Te Ching, Taoist author William Martin shows how the quiet flowing side of Taoism is accompanied by a revolutionary energy that has the power of a rushing river. Taoism’s simplicity is truly subversive and its flexibility is a potent force for change. Martin assures us that “when injustice is the rule, justice always lies in wait.” Martin’s book of 81 short chapters is truly “Ancient Advice for a Modern Revolution" that helps bring quiet to the activist's mind, and action to the life of the quietist. Presented by Point Reyes Books and Black Mountain Circle.
About William Martin: William Martin is the author of six books of Tao Te Ching interpretation including titles highlighting parenting, love, aging, and caregiving. He lives in Northern California. www.taoistliving.com
About Black Mountain Circle: Black Mountain Circle (BMC) is a nonprofit in Point Reyes Station, CA, that explores the relationship between spirit, story, and place. BMC programs include author events, retreats, book groups, and writing workshops for youths and adults as well as the biennial Geography of Hope Conference and the literary journal, West Marin Review.
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