About the author
Deng Ming-Dao (born 1954, San Francisco) is a Chinese American author, artist, philosopher, teacher and martial artist. Deng is his family name; Ming-Dao is his given name. From a young age, he studied Taoist internal arts such as Qigong and Kung-Fu. He is the author of 365 Tao, Everyday Tao, Scholar Warrior, and Chronicles of Tao. His books have been translated into fifteen languages.
📖 Where to start with Deng Ming-Dao
💬 What our editors say about Deng Ming-Dao's books
“This collection succeeds in distilling profound Taoist principles into brief, evocative tales that are both humorous and poignant. Deng Ming-Dao’s mastery lies in making abstract philosophy tangible through paradox and folklore.…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Taming Tigers & Butterfly Dreams: 144 Fables--Taoist Wisdom for Modern Life
“Deng Ming-Dao successfully curates over two hundred selections from classical texts, framing them through the lenses of heart and beauty. The result is a vital tool for contemporary meaning-making, offering fables, poems, and…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Way of Heart and Beauty: The Tao of Daily Life
“This text functions beautifully as a poetic manual for living, organizing timeless insights into a navigable journey rather than a rigorous scholarly treatise. It excels in weaving together philosophical depth and lyrical beauty,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Each Journey Begins with a Single Step: The Taoist Book of Life
📋 Editions by Deng Ming-Dao in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taming Tigers & Butterfly Dreams: 144 Fables--Taoist Wisdom for | 2026 | Hampton Roads Publishing C | 208 | 9781642970777 |
| The Way of Heart and Beauty: The Tao of Daily Life | — | Hampton Roads Publishing C | 224 | 9781571748393 |
| Each Journey Begins with a Single Step: The Taoist Book of Life | — | Hampton Roads Publishing C | 208 | 9781571748386 |
