Welcome!
- Location
- Chicago, IL 41.9-87.64 60610US
- Meetups
- 55 so far
- Members
- 252 Students
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- April 5, 2003
The Chicago Tao Teh Ching & Taoism Study Group is dedicated to exploring the Tao, literally "The Way", through the Teachings attributed to Lao Tzu, espoused so eloquently in the 2500 year-old classic text, Tao Teh Ching.
This collection of 81 short poems has become the basis of one of the world's great religions. Since its origins in ancient China, The Tao Teh Ching has been translated more frequently than any other text in history besides the Bible. In English alone, there must be dozens of various translations - no two the same. And unless you are a scholar of Ancient Chinese and can read the original, every student of the Tao has a favorite translation. Because of the philosophical nature of the Tao, translating the Ancient Chinese into modern Western languages is more of an art than a science and the various translations can be widely different.
This study group will be focused on comparing various English translations of the Tao Teh Ching. By going over and discussing the various translations in a group setting, we will be getting to the heart of the matter and reinforcing the simplicity, humbleness, insight, and oneness with nature embraced by this Eastern classic.
Our next MeetupThe "Tao" - what exactly is "it."
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Not chosen yet
- Who’s coming?
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5 Yes / 0 Maybe
Where: Border's Bookstore (Broadway 1/2 block south of Lawrence) second floor
The Meetup prompt is asking me "What's happening at your Meetup? Give as many details as you can." This request/demand leaves me in a quandry. I can't honestly answer the question for I have absolutely no idea what's happening at the next Meetup. I can try to venture a guess. Read more
Past Meetups
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What's new?
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Nov 24
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New Greeting for“Xia: Apologies for not discussing your handout this past Saturday. You can start off the next meeting with whatever you want to talk about - or not talk about. Thanks, Frank”posted by Frank
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Nov 22
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New member
“I have been a Taoist for most of my adult life, having found the "Tao Te Ching" in 1964 when I was 18. I am now 63 and still read the great text, trying still to live by its tenets, also still trying to figure out my favorite translation.”
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Nov 21
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Nov 10
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New member“i am interested in tao.”
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Nov 3
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Nov 1
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Oct 31
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New member
“I want to understand the differences between the tao and pantheistic philosophies.”
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Oct 26
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New member
“Acupuncturist, interested in Asian culture.”
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What members are saying
“ This group has been going for some years, people know each other but are also happy to have some new faces, very welcoming. ”
“ This anxious, deadly-serious world needs a bit of fun and friendly discussion. ”
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