- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Vintage Books; 25th anniversary ed edition (15 Jun 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679776192
- ISBN-13: 978-0679776192
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 1 x 27.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 411,535 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"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. This is a most useful, as well as beautiful, volume—and what it has to say is exactly what the world, in its present state, needs to hear." - Alan Watts
RELIGION/ EASTERN STUDIES
The Tao Te Ching, the esoteric but infinitely practical book written most probably in the sixth century B.C. by Lao Tsu, has been translated more frequently than any work except the Bible. This translation of the Chinese classic, which was first published twenty-five years ago, has sold more copies than any of the others. It offers the essence of each word makes Lao Tsu's teaching immediate and alive.
The philosophy of Lao Tsu is simple: Accept what is in front of you without wanting the situation to be other than it is. Study the natural order of things and work with it rather than against it, for to try to change what is only sets up resistance. Nature provides for all without discrimination—therefore let us present the same face to everyone and treat all men as equals, however they may be have. If we watch carefully, we will see that work proceeds more quickly and easily if we stop looking for results. In the clarity of a still and open mind, truth will be reflected. We will come to appreciate the original meaning of the word "understand," which means "to stand under." We serve whatever or whoever stands before us, without any thought for ourselves. Te—which may be translated as "virtue" or "strength"—lies always in Tao, or "natural law." In other words: Simply be.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Please be aware that this paperback version is the text only and does not include any of Jane English's beautiful black and white photographs. It is only 107 pages and not 144 as stated on Amazon. Its a nice pocket size travel companion but unfortunately it's not all that I was expecting. I wish I didn't have to be so negative about such an influencial and enlightening text, however the description of this edition of the book is not complete on Amazon and I wish other potential buyers to be aware before they buy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just to clarify things, the 25th-anniversary paperback edition does indeed contain the pictures and art work. oh! and are they moving. IMO adding to the text - no easy task! the photographer sought in her own words to, 'create photographs that teetered on the boundary between being and non-being' and their effect is profound.
I have looked at quite a few translations over the years and before this purchase. for me this is the best I have seen, not too scholarly, not overly poetic and interpreted; crisp and arresting at all levels. I have, at times, found that one line can be all I needed to read.
I don't think that you will be dissappointed.
I have looked at quite a few translations over the years and before this purchase. for me this is the best I have seen, not too scholarly, not overly poetic and interpreted; crisp and arresting at all levels. I have, at times, found that one line can be all I needed to read.
I don't think that you will be dissappointed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With the Chinese language a direct word for word comparison is not always possible.I feel that this translation is the best that I have seen of the Tao-Te-Ching
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Beautiful
An excellent translation, in a beautiful jacket, however, I recommend you purchase the translation by 'Stephen Mitchell' before having a go at this one.
Published 7 months ago by jon de bolt
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nice translation
i wouldn't dare to criticise this book - god would probably strike me dead for such presumption. but this is a nice translation (though i know no chinese, so am not really... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2009 by Bethany M. Hunt
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