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Tao Te Ching Mass market paperbound - 2007

by Lao Tzu; R. B. Blakney (Translator); Introduction by R. B. Blakney

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Previously published as "The Way of Life," the ancient Taoist text written by philosopher Lao-Tzu in the sixth century B.C., has inspired millions of people from all different backgrounds. This beautiful edition contains Chinese characters alongside the English text and is illustrated with black and white drawings. Revised reissue.

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The essential, classic text of Taoism.

These 81 poems comprise an Eastern classic, the mystical and moral teachings of which have profoundly influenced the sacred scriptures of many religions.

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Tao T Ching is ancient China's great contribution to the literature of philosophy, religion, and mysticism.

Tao T Ching contains the time-honored teachings of Taoism and brings a message of living simply, finding contentment with a minimum of comfort, and prizing culture above all else.

This is the lauded translation of the eighty-one poems constituting an Eastern classic, the mystical and moral teachings of which have profoundly influenced the sacred scriptures of many religions--and the lives and happiness of countless men and women through the centuries.

Translated and with an Introduction by R. B. Blakney
and an Afterword by Richard John Lynn

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The TAO-TE-CHING, the ancient Taoist text written by philospher Lao-Tzu in the sixth century B.C., has inspired millions of people from all different backgrounds. This beautiful edition contains Chinese characters alongside the English text and is illustrated with black and white drawings. Commentary from the translators helps to illuminate the ideas discussed in the text so that modern-day readers can fully appreciate the meaning.

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  • Title Tao Te Ching
  • Author Lao Tzu; R. B. Blakney (Translator); Introduction by R. B. Blakney
  • Binding Mass Market Paperbound
  • Edition Second Printing
  • Pages 176
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Signet Book, New York, NY, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2007-01-02
  • Features Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780451530400 / 0451530403
  • Weight 0.19 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Dimensions 6.94 x 4.2 x 0.48 in (17.63 x 10.67 x 1.22 cm)
  • Reading level 910
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Taoism
  • Category Philosophy
  • Library of Congress subjects Taoism
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2007296387
  • Dewey Decimal Code 299.514

About the author

The way of life defined in the Tao Te Ching was developed by ancient sages who lived in China some two thousand years ago. Lao Tzu, known as the Old One, was one such sage who practiced "the way," although there were almost certainly other religious thinkers who contributed further ideas and wisdom to it.

R. B. Blakney, past president of Olivet College, former missionary and teacher in China, and author of many volumes on Eastern religions, made this splendid translation of a great gem of Chinese religion and provided an illuminating interpretative commentary.

Richard John Lynn is Professor Emeritus of Chinese Thought and Literature, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Toronto, Canada. His books include Chinese Literature: A Draft Bibliography in Western European Languages, Guide to Chinese Poetry and Drama, and The Classic of Changes: A New Translation of the I Ching as Interpreted by Wang Bi. He is the editor of James J. Y. Liu's Language--Paradox--Poetics: A Chinese Perspective.

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