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Tao Te Ching

by Gia-Fu Feng, Jane English, Lao-Tse
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Ancient wisdom for modern serenity and balance.

If you've been feeling caught up in the relentless pace of modern life, the "Tao Te Ching" might offer the reprieve you're searching for. Its poetic verses serve as gentle reminders to embrace simplicity, let go of excessive desires, and find harmony within the natural world. It's like a guide for achieving inner peace amidst the chaos.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Tao Te Ching

by Gia-Fu Feng, Jane English, Lao-Tse
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ISBN: 9780704500075
Authors: Gia-Fu Feng, Jane English, Lao-Tse
Publisher: n.p.
Date of Publication: 1973-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Philosophy, Personal Development, History
Related Topics: Classics, History, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 4.3
(rated by 158374 readers)

Description

The Tao Te Ching has served as a personal road map for millions of people. It is said that its words reveal the underlying principles that govern the world in which we live. Holding to the laws of nature--drawing from the essence of what all things are--it offers both a moral compass and an internal balance. A fundamental book of the Taoist, the Tao Te Ching is regarded as a revelation in its own right. For those seeking a better understanding of themselves, it provides a wealth of wisdom and insights. Through time--from one powerful dynasty to another--many changes have been made to the original Chinese text of the Tao Te Ching. Over the last century, translators have added to the mix by incorporating their interpretations. While jackhammering its original text, some have created beautiful versions of the Tao Te Ching in the name of poetic license. Others have relied on variant forms of the original, while still others have added their own philosophical spins to the material. For those readers who are looking for a purer interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, researcher Patrick Michael Byrne has produced a translation that is extremely accurate, while capturing the pattern and harmony of the original. Here is a Tao Te Ching that you can enjoy, understand, and value. Patrick Michael Byrne, PhD, received his undergraduate degree in Asian studies and philosophy from Dartmouth College, a certification from Beijing Teachers University, his master's degree from Cambridge University, and
 

Ancient wisdom for modern serenity and balance.

If you've been feeling caught up in the relentless pace of modern life, the "Tao Te Ching" might offer the reprieve you're searching for. Its poetic verses serve as gentle reminders to embrace simplicity, let go of excessive desires, and find harmony within the natural world. It's like a guide for achieving inner peace amidst the chaos.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.