The term "mentor" dates back to ancient Greece when Odysseus first entrusted his friend Mentor with the education of his son, but the practice has existed in virtually every culture in history. Today, mentoring is one of the most talked-about concepts in business, education and sports. Now Tao Mentoring reinterprets and revitalizes the concept of mentoring by incorporating the ancient Taoist teachings of balanced give and take, self-reflection, simplicity, openness to others, and sharing of ourselves. Outlined in brief, browsable sections--each of which opens with a single principle shown in text and elegant Chinese and English calligraphy--Tao Mentoring draws upon parables, contemporary anecdotes, examples from such classics as the Tao Te Ching and The Art of War, as well as the authors' own successful partnership. It offers a practical and insightful introduction to an entirely new way of seeing and participating in our work, families, friendships, and communities.
Winner of the 1996 Athena Award for Excellence in Mentoring
Chungliang Al Huang is the founder and president of the Living Tao Foundation and director of Lan Ting Institute in China. He is an internationally recognized authority on the Tao, a Tai Ji master, a calligrapher, and the author of many books, including the best-selling Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain and the co-author, with Alan Watts, of Tao: The Watercourse Way.
Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., has taught at numerous universities throughout the United States. A counseling psychologist and international speaker, Lynch is also a corporate consultant and author of several books including Running Within and, with Chungliang Al Huang, Thinking Body, Dancing Mind and Working Out, Working Within.
