Tao Te Ching
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Book Overview
This handsome hardback edition presents the classic text, Tao Te Ching.
The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2,500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of eastern philosophy. Best translated as the classic of the way and its power (or virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility, and 'non-action', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound. This hardback edition features exquisite images that bring out the timeless wisdom of the text and its subtle guidance on how to live well.Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1398860131
ISBN13:9781398860131
Release Date:February 2026
Publisher:Sirius Entertainment
Length:128 Pages
Dimensions:4.9" x 7.0"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
This is the best translation I’ve found by Stephen Mitchell. Love this book
Published by Calberkeley11 , 2 months ago
I like how this book is translated (Stephen Mitchell) and laid out. Have so many copies and give them away
Peg Streep’s translation is bad.
Published by Luka , 2 months ago
Peg Streep’s translation is bad.
Buy it!
Published by A.K. , 1 year ago
Great book- a classic & influential text
A must-read of Taoism
Published by Joey , 1 year ago
Great book!
A Timeless Masterwork
Published by Alex , 4 years ago
When I saw a less than four star rating for this book, I was flabbergasted! How can one rate a world classic so poorly?
Perhaps it's the nature of the book itself. The Tao Te Ching (or Deodejing) is 81 chapters of wisdom, political, spiritual, and advice sayings. Without understanding any of the philosophical background assumptions, the book is difficult to understand and can seem like nonsense at times. The Tao Te Ching is also unique in encouraging reflection and meditation on it's sayings by virtue of it's delicate balance between clarity and ambiguity.
All of this can turn those new to the text away. But if you really want to understand the book, you will find it richly rewarding! Properly understood, the wisdom contained therein is helpful, profound, and a good starting point for exploring other ideas in Taoist, Buddhist, and Indian philosophy.
It's also a calming and beautifully written book, given a competent translation. Most translations are fine, but I definitely recommend Red Pine's, Minford's, Addis and Lombardo's, or any one of ones listed on this site that isn't Stephen Mitchell. Mitchell's translation is not horrible, he just adds too much to the text for my tastes.
As for a good introduction to the Tao Te Ching, Tao: The Watercourse Way is the best I've found. In any case, however, this book deserves five stars. There are great reasons why it is considered such an essential text in so many countries!
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