Tao Te Ching
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Tags: Chinese, Classics, Philosophy, Religion
ISBN:0060160012
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One of the most important classic spiritual texts in all of history, the Tao Te Ching offers value to all who seek its wisdom. Thought to be the sixth century B.C. work of philosopher Lao Tzu, the Tao Te Ching is divided into eighty-one chapters, each of which offers a different lesson about life in the universe. The Tao Te Ching is full of hauntingly beautiful language and multi-faceted teachings, which have influenced countless readers over its long existence. Writers, artists, philosophers, world leaders, and others have drawn inspiration and guidance from its enigmatic words. Take time to contemplate the timeless wisdom of this ancient work, and let its mysteries and profundities open your mind and spirit.
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PART 1.
Ch. 1. 1. The Tao that can be trodden is not the enduring and unchanging Tao. The name that can be named is not the enduring and unchanging name.
2. (Conceived of as) having no name, it is the Originator of heaven and earth; (conceived of as) having a name, it is the Mother of all ...
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5/5
Reviewed by cpayne12 on Nov 9, 2012
Tao Te Ching
Very intriguing and inspiring.
5/5
Reviewed by RustyMyers on Aug 24, 2010
Tao Te Ching
A 2500 year old philosophy that offers us wisdom even in today's modern times. The book of the virtues of the Great Way is enlightening and offers explanation of why the world is the way it is. I plan to read it several more times.
2/5 
Reviewed by jmasplymouth on Jun 16, 2010
review for Tao Te Ching
yes, but what IS Tao ?
4/5 
Reviewed by JPhill9990 on Sep 9, 2009
Rhyme scheme
Well this is always a golden book but the rhyme scheming of the translation is really taking away from it. If I remember other additions, they were not like this.
5/5
Reviewed by tehuti on Mar 7, 2009
enduring wisdom
The way of the mystic, of simplicity and stillness is here applied also to statesmanship. Most politicians are to crass to be mystics. Were it otherwise, the world would be a better place.
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Ratings for 'Tao Te Ching' by Lao Tzu
| CandaceKMorales | | 2009-09-19 | |
| cpayne12 | | Read review | 2012-11-09 |
| Dington | | 2011-05-06 | |
| dmbrady | | 2009-12-23 | |
| dustin | | 2009-05-22 | |
| Faustess | | 2013-04-22 | |
| haylie | | 2010-01-04 | |
| Hoohay1000 | | 2013-01-07 | |
| interimstate |  | 2008-10-04 | |
| jaap | | 2009-05-02 | |
| jason-samfield | | 2011-06-22 | |
| jmasplymouth | | Read review | 2010-06-16 |
| JPhill9990 | | Read review | 2009-09-09 |
| jpwood27 | | Read review | 2009-02-07 |
| katiee2849 | | 2009-01-12 | |
| Leah87 |  | 2009-06-22 | |
| lotusLook | | 2009-02-05 | |
| missmallon | | 2010-06-15 | |
| Ouija | | 2011-05-07 | |
| Paldengyal | | 2009-04-23 | |
| Pemster | | 2012-12-25 | |
| psycheinaboat | | 2008-09-26 | |
| robocombot | | 2009-08-06 | |
| rricha2861 | | 2010-02-21 | |
| RustyMyers | | Read review | 2010-08-24 |
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