Taoism holds that humans and animals should live in balance with the Tao, or the universe. wrote the main book of Taoism, the Tao Te Ching. Taoism has been connected to the philosopher Lao Tzu, who around 500 B.C.E. This edition includes an introduction and notes by the well-known writer and scholar of philosophy and comparative religion, Jacob Needleman. Taoism (also spelled Daoism) is a religion and a philosophy from ancient China that has influenced folk and national belief. Gia-fu Feng and Jane English’s superb translation offers the essence of each word and makes Lao Tsu’s teaching immediate and alive. by Lao Tsu, this esoteric but infintely practical book has been translated into English more frequently than any other work except the Bible. Written most probably in the sixth century B.C. This new modern interpretation encapsulates the. They offer reflection and insight, and guide us towards personal growth and greater understanding. The 81 verses distil the wisdom of the sages, oracles and folk traditions of ancient China and are beautiful to read. The Tao is about an authentic form of intelligence beyond the manor of our limited and biased thoughts. The Tao Te Ching is one of the worlds spiritual and philosophical classics. They have retained the simple clarity of the original rendering of a sometimes seemingly obtuse spiritual text, a clarity that has made this version a classic in itself, selling over a million copies. The Tao Te Ching is not a Chinese philosophy as it is often referred to. Now Jane English and her long-time editor, Toinette Lippe, have revised and refreshed the translation so that it more faithfully reflects the Classical Chinese in which it was first written, taking into account changes in our own language and eliminating any lingering infelicities. –Alan Wattsįor nearly two generations, Gia-fu Feng and Jane English’s bestselling translation of the Tao Te Ching has been the standard for those seeking access to the wisdom of Taoist thought. No one has done better in conveying Lao Tsu’s simple and laconic style of writing, so as to produce an English version almost as suggestive of the many meanings intended. The most accessible and authoritative modern English translation of this esoteric but infinitely practical bestselling book.
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