The Tao Te Ching is a Chinese spiritual classic. According to tradition, it was written around 6th century BCE by Chinese sage and governmental record-keeper, Lao Tzu.
Tao means “the way.” Te means “virtue” or “inner strength.” Ching means “great book” or “classic.” So, we can translate Tao Te Ching as “The Great Book of the Way’s Virtue.” However, “virtue” in this context does not refer to virtue as humans typically understand it. In fact, if humans really understood, embraced and lived the virtue of the Tao, appearances like conflict and lack would be impossible.
In this class you will:
1. Become familiar with the classic Chinese work, Tao Te Ching.
2. Contemplate chapters from Tao Te Ching and realize effective leadership.
Purpose: The purpose of this course is to introduce the participant to Tao Te Ching as a work of contemplation and a means for realizing effective ministerial leadership.
Course Duration: 4 weeks
Course Starting Date: August 21, 2023
Homework Begins: August 21, 2023
Last Day of Course: September 17, 2023
Facilitators: Revs. Kate Brennan OR Joanne Schneider
Individual Homework Time Commitment: Seven days per week, 30-60 minutes per day.
Structure of Course: Forum
Forum Format: Four weeks including one introductory video, 4 weekly instructional videos, and reviewing one other participant’s homework on the forum.
Textbook needed: Tao Te Ching by Stephen Mitchell.
Holiday Breaks: No breaks are scheduled
Cost: $120
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