Simple verses, practical wisdom, trail meditations, the silly humour of one Labrador, and hand-drawn illustrations that carry the spirit of the Tao. This book was shaped by bike rides, deep woods, muddy paws, and long moments of stillness under the trees.
If you’re looking for a soulful companion to tuck in your backpack or keep by your bedside, this is a book you return to—the way you’d revisit a familiar trail—whenever you need clarity, grounding, or a deeper breath.
Inside these pages you’ll find quiet reminders drawn from the trail—forty-three verses, illustrations, and reflections shaped by years in the forest. Some will make you laugh, some will make you think, and some may meet you in a moment when you didn’t know you needed them.
This is not a book to race through. It’s one you open when you want to breathe, reset, or step away from life’s noise. Kula leads the way, one uncomplicated truth at a time.
Tao of Kula blends timeless Taoist teachings with the quiet clarity of a trail dog who lived them instinctively. Its verses explore harmony with nature, inner peace, and wu wei (effortless action), offering practical guidance for a modern life.
Through Kula’s lens, the teachings of the Tao become relatable and lived-in — something you can return to whenever life feels a little too much.
Kula lives the way forests live — wordless, steady, and tuned to subtle things. She’s the companion who taught me that clarity doesn’t come from thinking harder, but from softening into what’s already here.
Every trail, every walk, every pause beside moss and water offered a lesson. This book gathers her lessons: simple, quiet truths delivered by a dog who’s never needed language to speak wisdom.
Whether it’s something you reach for in life’s ups and downs, or a companion you listen to while driving or wandering through the woods — this book meets you where you are.