LaoTzu
Tao Te Ching
- ISBN 13:
- 9781590305461
- author:
- LaoTzu
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Shambhala Publications Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 133mm X 203mm
- Genre:
- Taoism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Tao Te Ching is a profound and enigmatic text that distills the essence of the Taoist philosophy. This beautifully illustrated edition presents the original masterpiece in its most faithful translation, allowing the reader to experience the power and beauty of the text in its purest form. A unique feature of this edition is the opportunity to engage with the text in a new way. Each of the eighty-one chapters is accompanied by a highlighted line, along with the original Chinese characters and their transliteration. The reader can then turn to the glossary to translate the line on their own, deepening their understanding of the text and its many nuances. This edition is enhanced by striking ink paintings by Stephen Addiss and an introduction by renowned Asia scholar Burton Watson, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to explore the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching.