The most famous and influential Taoist text, the Tao-te Ching is traditionally attributed to Lao Tzu, supposedly a contemporary of Confucius (551-471 B.C).
Except for a short foreword by the translator, Lao Tzu's text is uncommented in this edition, allowing it to speak for itself.
This insightful English version of the Tao Te Ching is written in gender-neutral language, like the Chinese original, with facing-page commentary for casual or scholarly reading.
It provides a wealth of wisdom and insights for those seeking a better understanding of themselves. Over time, many changes have been made to the original Chinese text.
One of the most integral texts in Taoism, the Tao Te Ching is a foundational scripture in Eastern Philosophy. A source of divine inspiration for many, the Tao Te Ching teaches eternal wisdom to those seeking the way.
Tao Te Ching
This book is a republication of the 1891 printing by the Clarendon Press, Oxford, England.
Tao Te Ching: Classic of the Way and Virtue
Updated translation of the most ancient text in Taoism. This text is the foundation for Taoism and lends powerful wisdom to the student of Tao.
A guard he met on the border asked Lao to write down his teachings as he went. This is when he wrote the famous Tao Te Ching, a 5,000 character account of his thoughts and philosophical ideas.
Jargon-free but still faithful to the poetic beauty of the original work, Le Guin’s unique translation is sure to be welcomed by longtime readers of the Tao Te Ching as well as those discovering the text for the first time.