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The Tao Te Ching (or Daodejing, in pinyin) is a classic Chinese Taoist text dating from at least the fourth century BC. According to tradition it has its origins even earlier, around the sixth century BC. The title may be translated as Instruction Regarding the Way of Virtue. Consisting of 81 short sections in a poetic style, the text ranges widely in content, from practical advice to universal wisdom, embracing politics, society and the personal.

I didn't set out to create a new translation of the Tao Te Ching when writing The Way. Since Lao Tzu wrote it in the fourth century BC, it has become one of the most widely translated works in the world and hardly needs a new scholarly treatment. Instead, I sought to capture the way the verses have come alive in me with language and metaphors that are more easily understood by a modern Western listener.

What is Political Science? Within human society, it is customary to distinguish between the following spheres: economic, political, social, and spiritual. The political sphere is important in that it involves and determines the interactions of different political powers. This understanding lies at the foundation of any political analysis of public life. Politics as a specific sector within human society is as old as it is modern. Many famous statesmen and scientists are credited as the authors of laws and political systems.

The Sayings of Lao Tzu is a collection of wisdom attributed to Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism. The text emphasizes harmony with the Tao (the Way), advocating simplicity, humility, and non-resistance. It teaches that true strength lies in flexibility, softness overcomes hardness, and wisdom comes from observing nature. Lao Tzu encourages letting go of desires, avoiding excessive control, and embracing the flow of life. He warns against pride, greed, and force, promoting balance and effortless action (Wu Wei). His sayings offer profound insights into leadership, ...

This enigmatic scripture is attributed to the mysterious sage Lao Tze, who is believed to have lived in the sixth century BCE. In the present translation by religious scholar Paul Carus, the title is presented as The Canon of Reason and Virtue, and in the body of the text Carus renders the word usually translated as “Tao” as “reason.” This book is an extract from the author’s larger work, Lao-Tze’s Tao Teh King. The latter contained an historical introduction, the Chinese text, a transliteration, explanatory notes and an index, including the Chinese terms.

A must for building self-confidence, leadership skills, self-mastery, and self-help. It is a true classic of spiritual literature. And ethereal nuggets of wisdom. This brand new translation from NM Few is easily digestible for the modern age.

The Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching) is a Chinese classic text traditionally credited to the 6th-century BC sage Laozi (Lao Tzu). The text's authorship, date of composition and date of compilation are debated.

This is a collection of 12 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic esoteric and related subjects, which include Hermeticism, magic, ancient wisdom and philosophy, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy, spiritualism, metaphysics, and New Thought by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects.

The Art of War, As a Man Thinketh, Tao Te Ching, The Manual, and Self Reliance are five historical works that deal with self-development. The Art of War deals with military strategy, As a Man Thinketh is a self-help book, The Tao Te Ching is comprised of a series of meditations that reflect on the nature of the Tao, The Manual is a short manual of Stoic ethical advice, and Self Reliance is an essay about the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency.

The Tao Te Ching is a Chinese classic text traditionally credited to the sixth-century BC sage Laozi. It is a foundational text of both philosophical and religious Taoism and has strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Confucianism and Buddhism.

The Tao Te Ching is a Chinese classic text traditionally credited to the 6th-century BC sage Lao Tzu. The text's authorship, date of composition, and date of compilation are debated. The Tao Te Ching, along with the Zhuangzi, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. It also strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Legalism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China.

The Tao Te Ching is basically everybody's handy guide to Taoism. These eighty-one short chapters cover the ways of the "Way" and lay out all the main ideas of one of the world's most old-school philosophies.The main attraction in the TTC is the Tao itself, which is the great flow of everything—like everything. The Tao is the mysterious, unnamable process through which everything in the Universe happens. Throughout the book, the great Tao is held up as an example of how we all should try to live our lives.View our entire collection of podcasts at www.solgood.orgAll Librivox recordings are in ...

The Tao Te Ching by Lao-tzu is one of the most translated books of world literature. It is here presented in a translation that deliberately avoids any philosophical commentary and renders the text in English in its most simple and straightforward composure.

We have selected for you 100 great quotes of Lao Tzu perfect for meditation. Lao Tzu was a philosopher and poet of ancient China. He is known as the reputed author of the "Tao Te Ching" and the founder of philosophical Taoism, and as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. A central figure in Chinese culture, Lao Tzu is claimed by both the emperors of the Tang dynasty and modern people. Some of his great quotes are: "When goodness is lost, it is replaced by morality". "Without Darkness, there can be no Light".

The Tao Te Ching is a Taoist philosophical treatise. Lao Tzu, a great Ancient Chinese philosopher and teacher, is considered to be the author of this book. We owe this book to an unnamed guardian who kept safe the far western borders of a country, Zhou in the fifth century BC. The legend says that exhausted from misunderstanding Teacher with a tired heart went on his last journey – to die in a dessert. The guardian recognized great Lao Tzu, called him by name and, nobody knows how, persuaded the wise man to tell a world about Dao and De. "When you said Dao, you said nothing", the teacher replied.

Written around the 6th century BC by the sage Laozi and read by Emma Topping.

El pensamiento de Confucio es tan fuerte que dominó la vida intelectual de la antigua China durante siglos, llegando a constituir una verdadera religión, el Confucionismo. Lao-tsu (Laozi, Lao-tzu, o Lao Tseu) es el autor del Tao Te Ching (Libro del Camino y la Virtud), y fue el padre fundador del Taoísmo. Es a él a quien debemos el sentido del equilibrio del yin y el yang, el principio de la no acción, y la idea del Tao, el origen de todas las cosas

This ancient philosophy leadership strategy collection twin pack includes the text of both The Art of War by Sun Tsu and Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu. These ancient Chinese texts on war strategy, leadership and self mastery are a must for any business leader or self improvement seeker. Now both texts together in a handy new volume with the new updated translation and read by NM Few.

Miyamoto Musashi wrote the master text on being a well-trained and competent soldier-samurai, entitled The Book of Five Rings. This book covers the tactics, strategies, and philosophy of the singular master warrior. Along with Musashi's work, we have provided the Tao Te Ching, one of the philosophical text that contributed to the development of martial arts.

The Tao Te Ching has a long and complex textual history. Known versions and commentaries date back two millennia, including ancient bamboo, silk, and paper manuscripts discovered in the 20th century. The Tao Te Ching is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. The name Tao Teo Ching translates into English as The Book of the Way and of Virtue.