Download or read book The Taoist Classics: Understanding reality, The inner teachings of Taoism, The book of balance and harmony, Practical Taoism written by Thomas F. Cleary and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of translated texts includes: "Understanding Reality: A Taoist Alchemical Classic: " A tenth-century text on the principles of inner alchemy. "The Inner Teachings of Taoism: " The essentials of self-transformation according to the Complete Reality School of Taoism, with commentary by Liu I-ming. "The Book of Balance and Harmony: " These essays, conversations, poetry, and songs about the secrets of Taoism teach how to live a centered and orderly life. "Practical Taoism: " A collection of the most accessible of the texts on inner alchemy.