Taoist Treasury

Eva Wong has an excellent Guide to Taoism:

https://ia600905.us.archive.org/7/items/TaoismEvaWong/Taoism, An Essential Guide - Eva Wong.pdf

For the first time, the great depth and diversity of Taoist spirituality is introduced in a single, accessible manual.
Taoism, known widely today through the teachings of the classic Tao Te Ching and the practices of t’ai chi and feng-shui, is less known for its unique traditions of meditation, physical training, magical practice and internal alchemy. Covering all of the most important texts, figures, and events, this essential guide illuminates Taoism’s extraordinarily rich history and remarkable variety of practice. A comprehensive bibliography for further study completes this valuable reference work.
 
Many Taoist texts at Terebess Asia site:

Taoism
The Encyclopedia of Taoism ed. by Fabrizio Pregadio
The Texts of Taoism (Part I, Part II) tr. by James Legge
The Taoism Reader tr. by Thomas Cleary
Wen-tzu. Understanding the Mysteries tr. by Thomas Cleary
The Thai-shang tr. by James Legge
T'ai-Shang Kan-Ying P'ien tr. by Teitaro Suzuki and Paul Carus
Yin Chih Wen tr. by Teitaro Suzuki and Paul Carus
The Treatise of the Illustrious Sage on Response and Retribution tr. by Brian Chung
The Tao of Physics by Fritjof Capra
Taoist Yoga: Alchemy and Immortality A translation by Lu Kuan Yu of 'The secrets of cultivating nature and eternal life' (Hsin ming fa chueh ming chih), by Chao Pi Chʻen
Understanding Reality : A Taoist Alchemical Classic tr. by Thomas Cleary (Chang Po-tuan)
Tranquil Sitting by Yin Shi Zi
Being Taoist by Eva Wong
Teachings of the Tao by Eva Wong
Taoism, An Essential Guide by Eva Wong
Taoism: the parting of the way by Holmes Welch
The Recorded Sayings of Danyang Ma tr. by Randolph S. Whitfield
The Teachings and Practices of the Early Quanzhen Taoist Masters by Stephen Eskildsen
Visual Representations of the Body by Catherine Despeux
Le Taoïsme par Henri Maspero
Taoist Meditation: The Mao-shan Tradition of Great Purity by Isabelle Robinet
The World Upside Down: Essays on Taoist Internal Alchemy by Isabelle Robinet
Taoism: Growth of a Religion by Isabelle Robinet

The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu (Laozi: Daode jing)
English versions
Chuang Tzu
The Complete Works Of Chuang Tzu tr. by Burton Watson
Wandering on the way: early Taoist tales and parables of Chuang Tzu tr. by Victor H. Mair > DOC > PDF
The Book of Chuang Tzu tr. by Martin Palmer
Zhuangzi tr. by Wang Rongpei
The Wisdom of Zhuang Zi on Daoism tr. by Chung Wu
Zhuangzi, The Complete Writings tr. by Brook Ziporyn
The Writings of Kwang-dze tr. by James Legge
Fung Yu-lan: Chuang Tzu
Chuang-Tzu: The Inner Chapters tr. A.C. Graham
Chuang Tsu: Inner Chapters tr. by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English
The Essential Chuang Tzu tr. by Sam Hamill, Jerome P. Seaton
Zhuangzi: The Inner Chapters tr. by Robert Eno
Zhuangzi excerpts tr. by Paul Kjellberg
Quotations from Chuang Tzu by Thomas Merton
The Chuang Tzu tr. by Lin Yutang http://web.archive.org/web/20020803031915/http://www.panlatrevo.com/texts/chuangtzu/
Zhuangzi - "Being Boundless" tr. by Nina Correa
Lieh Tzu
The Book of Lieh-Tzü tr. by Lionel Giles
The Book of Lieh-Tzu tr. by A.C. Graham
Lieh-tzu : a Taoist guide to practical living tr. by Eva Wong
The Book of Master Lie tr. by Thomas Cleary
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This short text inspired millions of Chinese to become more virtuous & less vice ridden:

https://terebess.hu/english/The Treatise of the Illustrious Sage on Response and Retribution.pdf

Chung's Foreword points out the benefits flowing from this text:

"Careful cultivation and daily recitation of this Treatise will generate efficacious responses, eliminate evil karma and calamities, create limitless blessings for our ancestors, and prosperity for ourselves and our posterity! More importantly, the foundation of virtue needed for further cultivation of Samadhi would be secured."
 
From Tao-hsuan p'ien, Eva Wong translator:

"12. The Tao and Virtue

The Tao is the greatest form of compassion, and virtue is the foundation of compassion. True compassion is not sentimental but follows the natural way of the Tao. True virtue is not righteous but also follows the natural way of the Tao. When you attain this virtue, you will attain the heart of the Tao, understand the principles, and penetrate the nature of the universe. When original nature is empty, you will value life and will come to know that all things are part of the Tao and virtue."
 
Healthy Attitude, Healthy Lifestyle

Liezi advised the following: When you’re young, don’t spend a lot of energy doing what everybody thinks is appropriate. When you’ve reached maturity, don’t be too competitive. When you’re past middle age, you should begin to find contentment. When you’re old, you should minimize desires. Exercise the body gently to prevent it from stiffening, and entertain your mind leisurely to prevent it from deteriorating. In this way, you will enjoy a healthy and long life.
Birth, growth, aging, and death are related to the rise and fall of vapor in our bodies, which in turn is related to the primordial breath of life that pervades nature. If we are in tune with the breath of the sky and the earth, we will be able to resonate with the breath of life. The best way to attain health and longevity is to be calm and centered in the midst of turmoil, be free from desire and attachment, and maintain a harmonious relationship with the vapor and breath of the universe.

From Being Taoist by Eva Wong
 
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