Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching
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A vibrant modern translation of the Tao Te Ching.
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Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu
Discover the timeless wisdom of Lao Tzu's spiritual masterpiece, the source of Zen Buddhism. Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is arguably the most influential spiritual text in human history. This complete and unabridged edition is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. Translated and introduced by acclaimed poet David Hinton, who is fluent in ancient Chinese, this edition skilfully reveals the innovative and enduring nature of the text, even after 2500 years. According to legend, Lao Tzu left China at the age of eighty, saddened that people would not follow the path to natural goodness. At the Tibetan border, a guard asked him to record his teachings, resulting in the Tao Te Ching. Lao Tzu's spirituality describes the Cosmos as a harmonious and generative organism, with the human as an integral part. This exquisite gift edition is perfect for any book lover or those interested in ancient Chinese philosophy and the foundations of Zen Buddhism.Lao Tzu is the reputed founder of Taoism, but there is little evidence that he actually existed. He is said to have been a contemporary of Confucius and to have served as curator of the dynastic archives until retiring to the mythical K’un-lun mountains.
David Hinton has translated many volumes of classical Chinese poetry and is the first translator in nearly two centuries to translate all five of the seminal classics in Chinese philosophy. This work has earned him many national awards in the United States, including a lifetime achievement award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His book of essays, Hunger Mountain: A Field Guide to Mind and Landscape was on the Guardian's Best-Books-of-the-Year list.
| SKU | CIN1529083478VG |
| ISBN 13 | 9781529083477 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529083478 |
| Title | Tao Te Ching |
| Author | Lao Tzu |
| Series | Macmillan Collector's Library |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2022-07-07 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |
