Lecture: Getting to Know the Daodejing (the Book of Dao and Its Power) or the Laozi

During the more than 2,000 years of its existence a lot has been written and said about the Daodejing, which is supposed to present a teaching without words. Because it can be very hard to explain things without words, many Taoists and others have been trying to make sense of this relatively short book of a mere 5,000 characters. If you don't want to lose your way (Dao) in it, you need some background information. Against this background a number of themes play an important role in the Daodejing. Having studied the book, its history, and Taoist interpretations of it, Prof. Vercammen explains what the Daodejing can mean for a modern person.

Practical information:

• where: China Arts College, Ballaarstraat 114, 2018 Antwerpen
• time: 7:30 – 9:00 pm (door open from 7:15 pm)
• fee: € 20
• register: fill out the registration form and pay the fee
• shoes: see terms & conditions
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Tea available, you can also bring your own drinks

for anyone interested in the Daodejing

Professor Vercammen is an anthropologist-sinologist, an expert in Chinese martial arts, a Taoist doctor, an expert in Taoist internal alchemy, and an artist (painting, calligraphy, poetry, design). He has published more than 30 books and articles on Chinese culture.