Tao Te Ching

by Lao Tzu

Overview

“ If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.” From political advice and lessons on leading a balanced life to common practical wisdom and guidance on self-knowledge, humility, morality, and virtue, this book gives an insight into the fundamental principles that form the basis of Taoism, one of the three great philosophical and religious traditions that originated in China. This classic edition is a must-have for all! • Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching is one of the most translated works of world literature • Its ancient wisdom is as relevant and important in modern times as it was when it was first written • A great classic, it continues to remain an indispensable source of inspiration • This hardbound edition comes with gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and beautiful endpapers • It is perfect for gifting and will make a good addition to any library

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789354406690
Publisher:	Prakash Books
Publication date:	10/12/2022
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	8.82(w) x 5.79(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

The traditional founder of Taoism, one of the three great religious and philosophical traditions originated in China, Lao Tzu (meaning “Old Master” ) was a mystic Chinese philosopher and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Though the historical authenticity of Lao Tzu is not certain, according to tradition, he is believed to have been a slightly older contemporary of Confucius. He is reckoned a scholar who worked as a record keeper in the court of Zhou in the sixth century B.C., and is best known as the author of Tao Te Ching, a fundamental text of Taoism. Translated roughly as “the way of integrity,” Tao Te Ching contains political advice for rulers; lessons on leading a balanced life; guidance on self-knowledge, peace, humility, virtue, morality; and common wisdom. Written more than two thousand years ago, this treatise is one of the most translated works of world literature. Its ancient wisdom still stands relevant in modern times.

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Table of Contents

	Introduction	vii
Book 13
Book 243
	List of Passages for Comparison	89
	Appendices
1	The Problem of Authorship	90
2	The Nature of the Work	104
	Chronological Table	115
	Glossary	116
	Notes	126

Editorial Reviews

"It would be hard to find a fresh approach to a text that ranks only behind the Bible as the most widely translated book in the world, but Star achieves that goal. . . . As fascinating to the casual scholar as it is for the serious student." -NAPRA ReView "Jonathan Star's Tao Te Ching achieves the essential: It clarifies the meaning of the text without in the slightest reducing its mystery." -Jacob Needleman

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