Tao Te Ching (Hardcover Library Edition) - Tzu, Lao
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'Tao Te Ching' is a Chinese classic text written around 400 BC and traditionally credited to the sage Lao Tzu, a mystic philosopher of ancient China and a central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility, and common people claim him in their lineage. According to Chinese tradition, Lao Tzu (also known as Laozi) lived in the 6th century BCE. This is the traditional manual on the art of living and one of the wonders of the world. In eighty-one brief chapters, the 'Tao Te Ching' looks at the basic predicament of being alive and gives advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and…mehr

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'Tao Te Ching' is a Chinese classic text written around 400 BC and traditionally credited to the sage Lao Tzu, a mystic philosopher of ancient China and a central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility, and common people claim him in their lineage. According to Chinese tradition, Lao Tzu (also known as Laozi) lived in the 6th century BCE. This is the traditional manual on the art of living and one of the wonders of the world. In eighty-one brief chapters, the 'Tao Te Ching' looks at the basic predicament of being alive and gives advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit. This book is about wisdom in action. It teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao (the basic principle of the universe) and applies equally to good government and sexual love, to childrearing, business, and ecology. Top 10 Hardcover Library Books: A Wrinkle in Time (9789389440188) How to Stop Worrying and Start Living (9789387669161) Their Eyes Were Watching God (9789389440577) The Magic of Believing (9789388118217) Zen in the Art of Archery (9789354990298) A Cloud by Day, a Fire by Night (9789391181611) Siddhartha by Hermann hesse (9789387669116) The Richest Man in Babylon (9789354990717) The Book of Five Rings (9789389440553) The Knowledge of the Holy (9789389157239) Note: Search by ISBN
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Lao Tzu is traditionally considered to have lived in the 6th century BC during China's Spring and Autumn period. This era was marked by significant intellectual and cultural development but also by political fragmentation and turmoil among the various states competing for power in the waning years of the Zhou dynasty.Lao Tzu, often considered the founder of Taoism, is best known for writing the Tao Te Ching. This text, central to Taoist philosophy, explores themes such as the nature of existence, the virtue of yielding, and leading with humility. Despite debates surrounding his historical existence, Lao Tzu's teachings have profoundly influenced Eastern philosophy and spirituality, emphasizing harmony with the Tao, or the fundamental way of the universe.The Tao Te Ching holds significant historical importance as a foundational Taoist text, shaping not only religious practices but also Chinese culture and thought. Its teachings on simplicity, naturalness, and the balance of yin and yang have transcended cultural boundaries, influencing various philosophical traditions and offering deep insights into the human condition and governance. The work's poetic and paradoxical nature invites continuous interpretation, making it a timeless guide to living harmoniously within the natural order.