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The Tao In 10 Days
With Charles Freligh, PhD
"You cannot know it, but you can be it, because you are it." The Tao Te Ching is an ancient text attributed to Lao Tzu. Simply put, the words of this text remind you of who and what you really are. And when you remember this, you have no choice but to relax. So, through ten short introductory sessions, let's relax into this ancient wisdom together. In each session, I've selected a combination of a few lines from various entries of the Tao Te Ching. In this way, we can cover ten central themes that repeat themselves through the 81 entries of the full text. And please feel free to leave comments, questions, and reflections throughout the course. Thank you for joining me.
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10 Days
1.4k students
4.9 stars
12 min / day
Awakening
English
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Recent Reviews
Judy
October 18, 2026
Thank you! This was wonderful!
Philip
October 18, 2026
Great course and video sessions Charles is inspiring! I might add that the singing bowl and incense as well as your lake added much to my experience! My mother always burned incense once a day when we were little. It was a nice ritual. I’m grateful .
Shaleen
October 17, 2026
Each offering of this ten day course was such a reassuring and peaceful start to my day. Charles presents the material in a generous and open way, completely reflecting the messages of the course. I can’t wait to start the longer course. Thank you so much Charles for such a heartfelt presentation and introduction to the Tao de Ching.🙏❤️
Melissajm
October 17, 2026
Beautiful introduction- thank you 🙏🏼
Bo
October 17, 2026
I really enjoyed this. Thank you.
Mary
October 16, 2026
Just the right pace, timing, and content. I really enjoyed your relaxed presence.
Barbara
October 14, 2026
Really enjoyed these gems of wisdom. Looking forward to exploring the Tao further, both on my own and through your other course. Thank you for sharing your wonderful serene environment with us. 🙏🏻☯️💚🌸
Corinne
October 11, 2026
Thank you Charles
Carrie
October 6, 2026
Loved the video format and seeing your beautiful home. The ocean really resonated. Thank you
Helen
September 21, 2026
Another lovely insightful course from Charles. I so look forward to my meditation time learning about the Tao de Ching and I’m going to go and do the 83 day course again ☺️
Janine
September 20, 2026
Thank you for sharing the Tao, the light, and the lake with us 🙏
Tammi
September 19, 2026
Wonderful! 🙏🏾
Holly
September 8, 2026
Very good exposure to Tao. The scene from home is very comforting and I can listen.b v
Jason
September 6, 2026
Charles is masterful in his guidance, his pacing, and his gentle invitation into the serenity of the present moment. Throughout these ten days, I found myself carrying the feeling that I was a wave of the ocean, connected, held, and simply moving with the way. I’m deeply grateful for the gift of his being and his presence, and I’m very much looking forward to his deeper-dive course.
Heidi
August 18, 2026
A gift of self.
Omar
August 16, 2026
Great course. Thank you 🤩
varsha
August 14, 2026
Phenomenal.. Every single session resonates with me. Thank You Charles! Namaste!
KatieG
August 12, 2026
I went back and re-listened to Tao Te Ching Mastery: 83 Days of Ancient Wisdom right around day 10 of this course —and again was very taken and kind of swept away beyond the wisdom of the Tao to feeling a sense of genuineness and acceptance within myself—AND that deeper connection to all that is. This shorter 10 day version is also wonderful. I kind of like both an audio version and the video format. Seeing Charles and having him “in my room” brings another level of immediacy and maybe even intimacy to the experience. Thank you Charles for all you do and contributing so beautifully to this community.
Nada
August 11, 2026
Thank you Charles I did enjoy this course. Till next time 😀🕊️🪷 I do like the view of your place must be a dream comes true 👏👏
Ann
August 8, 2026
Thank you Charles. I feel my way of being on this journey called ‘my life’ has changed through my time with you. The way is still feeling a bit awkward. Maybe because I want to just be here, not to look back toward the way I lived before. I will continue to be the wave I am in the ocean with everyone & everything. Blessings on you & sweet times. Ann
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