The Tao of South Africa

The Tao of South Africa

Chris Kanyane

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Editorial:
Draft2Digital
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Ciencias políticas y teoría
ISBN:
9798224546237
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A land of soaring mountains, endless plains, and coastlines kissed by two mighty oceans. A nation like no other in terms of contradictions. South Africa is an octopus. It’s a place that pulses with vibrant life, where contradictions writhe like tangled roots beneath the surface.But what if I told you this crucible of contradictions also embodies the essence of the Tao Te Ching, the ancient Chinese text that whispers secrets of harmony and balance?Forget the safari brochures and sanitized newsreels. This book isn’t here to paint a postcard picture of South Africa. We delve deeper, into the raw, unvarnished truth that defines this nation, a land etched with both hardship and exquisite beauty.We embark on a 'Long Walk,' as they say here, a journey that reveals a truth as unexpected as it is profound: South Africa, in all its complexity, embodies the very essence of the Tao.This unlikely dance between South Africa and the Tao Te Ching will surprise you. It will challenge your perceptions. It will illuminate and reveal a unique perspective on the human story.You might raise an eyebrow. What, pray tell, does a dusty Chinese text have to do with the pulsating reality of South Africa?Prepare to be surprised.

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