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Author : Lao-tzu
Publisher : Diogenes Verlag AG
Release Date : 1990-01-01
ISBN 10 : 3257218753
Pages : 81 pages
Rating : 4.5/5 (721 downloads)
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Author : Demi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2007-05-08
ISBN 10 : 9781416912064
Pages : 50 pages
Rating : 4.1/5 (26 downloads)
Download The Legend of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching in PDF Full Online Free by Demi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-05-08 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the teachings of Lao Tzu, the philosopher believed to be the inspiring force behind the seminal Taoist work, through a collection of eighty-one inspirational passages that speak to the balance of earth and heaven.
Author : Lao Tzú
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Release Date : 1996-05-07
ISBN 10 : 1853264717
Pages : 116 pages
Rating : 4.5/5 (326 downloads)
Download Tao Te Ching in PDF Full Online Free by Lao Tzú and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 1996-05-07 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dating for around 300 BC, this is an early work of the Chinese school of philosophy called Taoism. It offers a complete view of the cosmos and how human beings should respond to it. It has mystical insight into the nature of things and forms a basis for a humane morality and political utopia.
Author : Lao Tzu
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2007-12-11
ISBN 10 : 9781590305461
Pages : 156 pages
Rating : 4.0/5 (546 downloads)
Download Tao Te Ching in PDF Full Online Free by Lao Tzu and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2007-12-11 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In what may be the most faithful translation of the Tao Te Ching, the translators have captured the terse, enigmatic beauty of the original masterpiece without embellishing it with personal interpretation or bogging it down with explanatory notes. By stepping out of the way and letting the original text speak for itself, they deliver a powerfully direct experience of the Tao Te Ching that is a joy to come back to again and again. And for the first time in any translation of the Tao Te Ching, now you can interact with the text to experience for yourself the nuanced art of translating. In each of the eighty-one chapters, one significant line has been highlighted and alongside it are the original Chinese characters with their transliteration. You can then turn to the glossary and translate this line on your own, thereby deepening your understanding of the original text and of the myriad ways it can be translated into English. Complementing the text are twenty-three striking ink paintings brushed by Stephen Addiss and an introduction by the esteemed Asia scholar Burton Watson.
Author : Ursula K. Le Guin
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2019-05-14
ISBN 10 : 9781611807240
Pages : 137 pages
Rating : 4.0/5 (724 downloads)
Download Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching in PDF Full Online Free by Ursula K. Le Guin and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rich, poetic, and socially relevant version of the great spiritual-philosophical classic of Taoism, the Tao Te Ching—from a legendary literary icon Most people know Ursula K. Le Guin for her extraordinary science fiction and fantasy. Fewer know just how pervasive Taoist themes are to so much of her work. And in Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching, we are treated to Le Guin’s unique take on Taoist philosophy’s founding classic. Le Guin presents Lao Tzu’s time-honored and astonishingly powerful philosophy like never before. Drawing on a lifetime of contemplation and including extensive personal commentary throughout, she offers an unparalleled window into the text’s awe-inspiring, immediately relatable teachings and their inestimable value for our troubled world. 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.
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Release Date : 1963
ISBN 10 :
Pages : 290 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
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Author : Laozi
Publisher : SkyLight Paths Publishing
Release Date : 2006
ISBN 10 : 9781594732041
Pages : 210 pages
Rating : 4.3/5 (24 downloads)
Download Tao Te Ching in PDF Full Online Free by Laozi and published by SkyLight Paths Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The enduring wisdom of the Tao Te Ching can become a companion for your own spiritual journey. Reportedly written by a sage named Lao Tzu over 2,500 years ago, the Tao Te Ching is one of the most succinct--and yet among the most profound--spiritual texts ever written. Short enough to read in an afternoon, subtle enough to study for a lifetime, the Tao Te Ching distills into razor-sharp poetry centuries of spiritual inquiry into the Tao--the "Way" of the natural world around us that reveals the ultimate organizing principle of the universe. Derek Lin's insightful commentary, along with his new translation from the original Chinese--a translation that sets a whole new standard for accuracy--will inspire your spiritual journey and enrich your everyday life. It highlights the Tao Te Ching's insights on simplicity, balance, and learning from the paradoxical truths you can see all around you: finding strength through flexibility (because bamboo bends, it is tough to break); achieving goals by transcending obstacles (water simply flows around rocks on its way to the sea); believing that small changes bring powerful results (a sapling, in time, grows into a towering tree). Now you can experience the wisdom and power of Lao Tzu's words even if you have no previous knowledge of the Tao Te Ching. SkyLight Illuminations provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that describes helpful historical background, explains the Tao Te Ching's poetic imagery, and elucidates the ancient Taoist wisdom that will speak to your life today and energize your spiritual quest.
Author : Lao Tzu
Publisher : Duncan Baird Publishers
Release Date : 2017-03-16
ISBN 10 : 9781786780546
Pages : 169 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (54 downloads)
Download Tao Te Ching Sacred Text in PDF Full Online Free by Lao Tzu and published by Duncan Baird Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-16 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tao Te Ching translates very roughly as "the way of integrity". In its 81 verses it delivers a treatise on how to live in the world with goodness and integrity: an important kind of wisdom in a world where many people believe such a thing to be impossible. Taosim affirms that each human being is a reflection of the whole universe, a microcosm within the macrocosm, and that all of us live under the same cosmic laws of the Tao. The Taoist follows the path of non-action (Wu Wei), flowing with the constantly changing stream of life, and trying to live in universal harmony and balance. The easily assimiliated aphorisms in this great book are a continuous source of spiritual guidance and nourishment, and its insights on statesmanship are practical guides for our own time. Ralph Alan Dale's brilliant translation uniquely captures, as never before, the essential meaning of this profound text, and makes it entirely relevant to today's readers.
Author : Lao Tzu
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2012-06-18
ISBN 10 : 9780857083111
Pages : 219 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (311 downloads)
Download Tao Te Ching in PDF Full Online Free by Lao Tzu and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-18 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A luxury, keep-sake edition of an ancient Chinese scripture This ancient text, fundamental to Taoism, has become a source of inspiration and guidance for millions in modern society. It's focus on attunement, rather than mindless striving, offers an alternative to command-and-control leadership and a different way of seeing personal success – a position that has led to this ancient Chinese text becoming an internationally bestselling personal development guide. Now the text has been given a makeover and this deluxe, gift edition is set to become the market leader, following in the footsteps of the other bestselling Capstone Classic editions. Includes: Paints a picture of a person in full attunement Illustrates how fulfillment and peace, without struggle, can deliver to us what we need and desire An alternative way to view personal success A new introduction by Tom Butler Bowdon, the classic personal development expert
Author : Lao Tzu
Publisher : Nmd Books
Release Date : 2011
ISBN 10 : 1936828537
Pages : 102 pages
Rating : 4.3/5 (682 downloads)
Download Tao Te Ching (the Way) by Lao-Tzu in PDF Full Online Free by Lao Tzu and published by Nmd Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tao Te Ching has long been considered to be one of the most important philosophical texts ever written, providing a guide to living and great insight into the wisdom of the ages. In eighty-one brief chapters, Lao-Tzu's 'Tao Te Ching, ' or 'Book of the Way, ' provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao-the basic principle of the universe. This translation of the work of Lao Tzu is represented beautifully in this special collector's edition and is highly regarded and considered by many to be the definitive English translation noted for its clarity of expression and for maintaining the integrity of the original text. These eighty-one verses of the Tao Te Ching resound with the elegant, simple yet powerful all-penetrating ideas that have made this ancient work a cornerstone of the world's wisdom literature. This Special Collector's Edition of the Tao Te Ching includes an Introduction by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on his message of truth, compassion and peace. REVIEWS: "One of the most important and profound texts of world literature." - Publisher's Weekly "This Special Collector's Edition is a revelation in its own right. For those seeking a better understanding of themselves, this translation delivers a wealth of wisdom and insights. " - Des Moines Register "It is rare that so few words can contain so much power." - Dr. Wayne Dyer
Author : Lao Tzu
Publisher : Filiquarian Publishing, LLC.
Release Date : 2006-12
ISBN 10 : 1599869357
Pages : 0 pages
Rating : 4.9/5 (986 downloads)
Download Tao Te Ching (Tao Teh King, Dao de Jing) in PDF Full Online Free by Lao Tzu and published by Filiquarian Publishing, LLC.. This book was released on 2006-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tao Te Ching, which can be translated from the traditional chinese to The Book of the Way and its Virtue, is an important classic Chinese text. Written around 600 bce by Taoist Lao Tzu (or Lao Tsu, Lauzi), who was a sage and keeper of records at the court of the Zhou Dynasty. The Tao Te Ching is an important compilation of maxims from a significant period in the history of Taoist Chinese philosophy, and has strongly influenced Chinese Buddhism and Neo-Confucianism. Tao Te Ching has often been ysed by Chinese poets, painters, and calligraphers as a major source of inspiration.
Author : Lao Lao Tzu
Publisher : Penguin UK
Release Date : 2009
ISBN 10 : 0141043687
Pages : 0 pages
Rating : 4.4/5 (14 downloads)
Download Tao Te Ching in PDF Full Online Free by Lao Lao Tzu and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Fundamental to Chinese philosophy and religion, this title includes topics ranging from political advice to common wisdom.
Author : Lao Tzu
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2013-07-30
ISBN 10 : 9781611800777
Pages : 257 pages
Rating : 4.0/5 (77 downloads)
Download Tao Te Ching in PDF Full Online Free by Lao Tzu and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic Taoist text freshly translated using the original Chinese script from Lao Tzu's time, and beautifully illustrated with seventeenth-century artwork. Renowned translator William Scott Wilson has rendered Lao Tzu's classic in the most authentic way possible, using both the ancient text and the even older Great Seal script used during Lao Tzu's time. The result is a new and nuanced translation, accompanied by gorgeous Chinese ink paintings and fascinating ancillary material. Wilson includes an introduction that tells the story of Lao Tzu, the "old man" and the "keeper of the archives," and wonderful notes to illuminate the text. He also includes two short essays--one explains the relationship between Taoism and Zen, and the other explores the roots that link the spiritual aspects of the Tao with the practice of Chinese and Japanese martial arts. Wilson's version of this ancient classic is wonderfully fresh and readable.
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Publisher : Red Feather
Release Date : 2018-06-28
ISBN 10 : 0764355589
Pages : 176 pages
Rating : 4.6/5 (435 downloads)
Download Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching in PDF Full Online Free by and published by Red Feather. This book was released on 2018-06-28 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The eternal fascination of this classic work of religious literature--first published over 2,000 years ago--lies in its profound wisdom, and the light it casts on the spiritual and moral pathway we must all walk. Translated from the original Chinese text, which ensures Lao Tzu's message remains pure, Chao-Hsiu Chen's new and accurate interpretation draws on the original Chinese text. Each of the eighty-one chapter heading symbols is beautifully illustrated with Chao's own distinctive brushwork style art and calligraphy. Read the chapters in sequence, or select one at random each day, for inspiration and guidance to illuminate your way.
Author : Lao Tzu
Publisher : St. Martin's Essentials
Release Date : 2019-07-30
ISBN 10 : 1250209064
Pages : 112 pages
Rating : 4.5/5 (2 downloads)
Download The Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu in PDF Full Online Free by Lao Tzu and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enduring translation of a timeless work, now in a new edition. The Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu is one of the most widely read and deeply cherished books in the world, a work many consider the wisest book ever written. In his introduction, translator Brian Browne Walker says, "It is less a book than a living, breathing angel." Brian Browne Walker's is one of the few modern English versions to be translated directly from the original Chinese. In his translation, Walker stays close to the direct literal accuracy of the Chinese characters while producing a modern, exceptionally clear version that has the ring and voice of Lao Tzu, a man who may or may not have been a single individual. "I have come to think of Lao Tzu less as a man who once lived," Walker writes, "and more as a song that plays, eternal and abiding."
Author : Ray Grigg
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 1995
ISBN 10 : UVA:X002602816
Pages : 216 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download The New Lao Tzu in PDF Full Online Free by Ray Grigg and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A new interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, this book is a celebration of the Way of Harmony and Balance." "Ray Grigg transforms what has been traditionally called the Tao Te Ching, what he calls the Lao Tzu, from the mysterious to the meaningful. He accomplishes this by abandoning the historical convention of a literal reading of the Chinese texts. The result is a poetic expression of ancient wisdom in a language that readers can approach directly." "The wisdom of the Lao Tzu rests in its ability to tease confusion into insight that is beyond the confinement of intellectual understanding. Beautifully illustrated with ink drawings by Bill Gaetz, The New Lao Tzu demonstrates that living the wisdom of the Lao Tzu requires more instinct than reason, more intuition than argument."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author : Laozi
Publisher :
Release Date : 1958
ISBN 10 : UCAL:B4472017
Pages : 260 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download The Way and Its Power in PDF Full Online Free by Laozi and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur Waley's brilliant and definitive translation of one of the foremost of all mystical books, Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, has become a modern classic in its own right. Unlike previous translations, it is founded not on the medieval commentaries but on a close study of all the early Chinese literature, and it provides a singular example of authoritative scholarship skillfully blended with brilliant, precise writing. In his introduction, Dr. Waley gives an extensive scholarly account of Chinese thought down to the end of the third century B.C. Here, the author presents a full picture of Chinese prehistory, early philosophy, and literature, showing the original, lofty conception of Taoism before the gradual corruption through the course of centuries, tracing this conflict of philosophies and its background of politics.
