The Cat and the Tao

• Author(s): Kwong Kuen Shan, Kuen Shan Kwong,
• Publisher: Penguin Random House
• Pages: 86
• ISBN_10: 0434009997
  ISBN_13: 9780434009992
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Art / General , Literary Collections / General , Body, Mind & Spirit / Spiritualism , Pets / Cats / General , Philosophy / Taoist , Reference / Quotations , Self-Help / Spiritual , Social Science / Folklore & Mythology ,

Description:... SPRING DREAMS These days the world’s events are strange: They say this and they say that. There is no point arguing. I am better off dozing. (Anon.) Original cat paintings combined with ancient wisdom. Highest quality full colour reproductions. Who can resist the spell of our graceful domestic companions -- cats? Cats are the most popular pets in the world -- with over 60 million cats in the US alone. The truth is that we’re slaves to their intrinsic beauty. Here in a collection of 40 magnificent paintings, combined with intriguing sayings and thoughtful quotes by ancient Chinese masters from Confucius to the Chinese proverbs, Kwong Kuen Shan captures the mystery of felines in their glory. Cats are perfect embodiments of the philosophy of the Tao with their effortless mastery of balance and harmony. This beautifully produced book, is the ideal Christmas gift for cat lovers everywhere -- but its universal appeal makes it an all round perfect present.