Tao Te Ching

Tao Te Ching

Lao Tzu, Gia-Fu Feng, Jane
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TheTao Te Ching, the esoteric but infinitely practical book written most probably in the sixth century B.C. by Lao Tsu, has been translated more frequently than any work except the Bible. This translation of the Chinese classic, which was first published twenty-five years ago, has sold more copies than any of the others. It offers the essence of each word and makes Lao Tsu's teaching immediate and alive.
The philosophy of Lao Tsu is simple: Accept what is in front of you without wanting the situation to be other than it is. Study the natural order of things and work with it rather than against it, for to try to change whatisonly sets up resistance. Nature provides everything without requiring payment or thanks, and also provides for all without discrimination—therefore let us present the same face to everyone and treat all men as equals, however they may behave. If we watch carefully, we will see that work proceeds more quickly and easily if we stop "trying," if we stop putting in so much extra effort, if we stop looking for results. In the clarity of a still and open mind, truth will be reflected. We will come to appreciate the original meaning of the word "understand," which means "to stand under." We serve whatever or whoever stands before us, without any thought for ourselves.Te—which may be translated as "virtue" or "strength"—lies always inTao,or" natural law. In other words: Simply be.
Year:
1997
Edition:
25th Anniv.
Publisher:
Vintage/Random House
Language:
english
Pages:
184
ISBN 10:
0679776192
ISBN 13:
9780679776192
File:
PDF, 978 KB
IPFS:
CID , CID Blake2b
english, 1997
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