The Tao of Happiness: Stories from Chuang Tzu for Your Spiritual Journey by Derek Lin (2015-11-17) Paperback – January 1, 1873

Just finished reading the Tao of Happiness today. I ordered on my kindle the day it was released. I love the stories in this book. Chuang Tzu was masterful at conveying the way through stories. I also love the writing style of Derek Lin. His interpretations of each story are so clear and helpful. I started with The Tao of Daily Life, then The Tao of Success, and now The Tao of Happiness. All three of the books I just mentioned have a similar flow. Derek Lin is a brilliant writer and I feel like he is a teacher to all who read his books. I'm thankful to have these books. The Tao of Happiness is a great addition to the Derek Lin collection.

Beautifully written stories. Inspiring. Derek has a gift for reading the ancient texts and bringing it into useable content to improve daily life.Derek Lin graciously provides a Tao meeting, via the web, that is filled with wisdom. For those interested in more there is Information for the meeting at Taoism.net.I have found a peaceful wisdom in Derek’s writting and talks.

This is another great addition to the books written by Derek Lin. I just bought it and have gone through the first few chapters, and love the way it's orzanized and it's clear and concise approach. Derek's insight, as always in his other books and discussions, is quite invaluable and his explanations always seem to stir deep thought and self-reflection. This book is wonderful and does the same.

This is a wonderful book with stories that are very relatable to our modern life. One can reflect upon one's own experiences and see how the Tao is at work all around them. When one's own awareness has shifted, then you can see how you can re-align yourself to be in better harmony with those around you, with the obstacles you are faced with, and be in harmony with yourself. Mr. Lin brings forth much in depth-insight with these stories. You will be entertained and truly amazed!

Excellent allegories. inspires me to view the human condition through wider lenses. One particular allegory about a man swimming beneath a waterfall was particularly illuminating. Excellent for anyone with a somewhat "thoughtful" temperament.

I love all of the books by Derek Lin, and this is no exception.

these stories are gentle teachers and the interpretations by the author are very spot on. I enjoy this series and in fact have made Derek Lin's books a part of my daily meditation.

Great starter book on the Tao next to the Tao Te Ching. Very good and short read on how to cultivate the Tao in your life and to prepare for the next one.

A little disappointed as this one is half the length of the other two books in the series for the same price.

I have always been looking for a book with short and deeply spiritual stories to help you contemplate on life. I have looked far and wide and never really found what I was looking for until now. What a great awe-inspiring book. I have read it with my girlfriend every night before bed and I hope to one day read it as bed time stories to my future children. Much more satisfying than the physically-beautiful maid meets rich prince fairy-tale stereotypes we seem to all have been exposed to.

The Tao of Happiness, in particular the chapters on life and death , have aided my understanding and outlook and I am not as angry now that the Tao has opened my thoughts.Thank you Derek