Taoism

Taoism is known to many as the "way" or "path" that is followed. In The Tao of Pooh, Benjamin Hoff uses the characters from Winnie the Pooh to explain the basics of Taoism. By observing the actions of the main characters, he decides that the actions of Pooh best describe Taoism. This book has offered an interesting and understandable entry into the philosophical world of the Taoist.

According to the author, the most important principle of Taoism is The Uncarved Block and Hoff uses Pooh to best explain this. Hoff shows how Pooh does not think or ponder about things; he just does them. As a result of this, things always work out for Pooh. Pooh works with nature, not against it and he does not try to interfere. Pooh leads a simple life. That is the main idea of the life and actions of a Taoist.

Benjamin Hoff uses all the characters from Winnie the Pooh to show the reader different viewpoints in the Taoist beliefs. Rabbit is a character who is always on the go; the Taoist believe that if one is always busy, he or she often misses things and does not enjoy life. Piglet's character is scared and hesitant; the Taoist believe that if Piglet would not hesitate, he would get things done in a much more effective way. He should act before