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My books explore Taoist philosophy, the I Ching and everyday reflection through stories, poetry and images.


Little Panda Tao Stories

A growing children's picture book series inspired by the Tao Te Ching.

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See · Feel · Tao

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See · Feel · Tao: A Visual Journey through the Tao Te Ching

A contemplative visual edition of the Tao Te Ching pairing poetic modern English with minimalist photography and expressive ink work.

Its 81 chapters invite a slower encounter with the text through image and language.

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The Flow of Life

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The Flow of Life: 365 Days with Tao

A year of daily reflections and practices drawn from Taoist philosophy and the I Ching.

Each entry offers a quote, Taoist reflection, meditation, action step, gratitude practice, and prompt for deeper self-awareness.

Follow it day by day, revisit a theme or open it wherever your interest takes you.

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The Rhyming Tao

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The Rhyming Tao: A Poetic Journey Through the Tao Te Ching

A lyrical rendering of all 81 chapters of the Tao Te Ching, shaped into rhyming verses for flow, memory, and accessibility.

A rhythmic approach for readers who enjoy returning to a text through recitation.

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The Silicon Sage

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The Silicon Sage: AI Interpretations of the Tao Te Ching

A dialogue between ancient Taoist wisdom and artificial intelligence, using AI as a fresh lens on Lao Tzu’s teachings.

For readers curious about where philosophy, technology and interpretation meet.

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Uncharted Waters

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Uncharted Waters: The Silent Power of Choice

An allegory about a small boat named Hope discovering the quiet power of choice through calm seas, storms, and uncertainty.

Inspired by Viktor E. Frankl, this story reflects on resilience, self-discovery, and the freedom to choose our response in the space between stimulus and action.

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Embracing Life's Journey

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Embracing Life's Journey: Your Guide to Personal Growth with the I Ching

A modern guide to the I Ching that combines ancient wisdom with AI-assisted interpretation for personal growth and self-understanding.

It explores the 64 hexagrams in accessible language, with interpretations to support reflection on change and decisions.

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