• The Wandering Taoist

  • By: Ming-Dao Deng
  • Narrated by: Ronin Wong
  • Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (106 ratings)

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The Wandering Taoist

By: Ming-Dao Deng
Narrated by: Ronin Wong
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A biographical narrative that traces the life of the Chinese mystic Saihung Kwan. The story follows Kwan's training in martial arts, qigong, herbalism, and other traditional Chinese practices, from the time he was a boy living in Taoist monasteries in the 1920s through the horrors of Japan's invasion of China in the 1930s. Throughout the story, Taoist teachings are interwoven with fantastic stories set among exotic locales. This is a book that has been beloved for years by those interested in Eastern medicine, and performer Ronin Wong's deep voice makes for a satisfying listen.

Publisher's summary

Portrays the life of the Chinese mystic, Saihung Kwan, and depicts his pursuit of the spiritual goals of the religion of Taoism. Deng Ming-Dao is the author of eight books, including 365 Tao, Everyday Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Chronicles of Tao.

His books have been translated into fifteen languages. He studied qigong, philosophy, meditation, and internal martial arts with Taoist master Kwan Saihung for thirteen years, and studied with two other masters before that. He is an award-winning graphic designer and fine artist whose work is in several collections, including those of the Brooklyn Museum.

©1983 Deng Ming-Dao (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

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Great read

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a great book. What initially interested me in reading this was statements by author and my interest in both Daoism and Chinese martial arts. The story follows the life of a young boy who eventually becomes a monk at HuaShan on his journey towards enlightenment. It is both informative and entertaining. At times it reads like a childrens fairytale. I'm glad I purchased it. A must for anyone who practices Chinese Martial Arts... especially the Daoist practices like Tai Chi.

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Great story.

Which character – as performed by Ronin Wong – was your favorite?

The reader did a great job with all the characters.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to it at half speed. I believe it took me about 3 days during work hours. Back forth between this and other audio books.

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I will purchase more by this author.

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nothing new in the tao

we're inundated with stories of men who follow the 'way.' it is tiresome to read yet another about a man who's a martial artist, scholar, peasant who's grown out of adversity or some such. A man who's taken menial labor jobs and risen because of the Tao to a revered position as a sage.
its not new, not fun or funny. We get it, wise beyond his years, should be listened to even while washing a dirty cup. It's all mid-life men's BS.

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inspiration

hopefully you have found your teacher. if you have, journey on. begin your practice, journey on

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my favorite and inspiration

I found this to be beautiful meaningful and insightful it brought me much inspiration and Hope.

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Life-changing story

This story is so impactful. From an Alchemist's point of view, this book gives me hope that we can live outside of this reality.

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A Journey Across the Tao

A lovely tale about a young boy who sees his path through the Tao take many twists and turns as he arrives to his enlightenment.

Amazing!

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still amazing after 20 years

I read this book about 20 years ago as a teenager. after remembering about this book I was lucky enough to find it on audible. this is an amazing story that I look forward to listening to again and again

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I absolutely loved it!

It was so easy to get taken away by the story. I didnt want it to end.

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loved it!

Great story. Plenty of meditation and philosophy. Great entertainment and excites a deeper interest in eastern spirituality.

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New insights after every listen

This book reminds you that we can all live a wondrous life and that the internal work is as important as the external. Amazing. Enjoy.

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