Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu, Jane English, Gia-Fu Feng, Toinette Lippe & Jacob Needleman

Tao Te Ching

By Lao Tzu, Jane English, Gia-Fu Feng, Toinette Lippe & Jacob Needleman

  • Release Date: 1989-08-28
  • Genre: Religion & Spirituality
Score: 4
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From 47 Ratings

Description

For nearly two generations, this translation of the Tao Te Ching has been the standard for those seeking access to the wisdom of Taoist thought. Now Jane English and her long-time editor, Toinette Lippe, have refreshed and revised the translation, so that it more faithfully reflects the Classical Chinese in which it was first written, while taking into account changes in our own language and eliminating any lingering infelicities.
 
Lao Tsu’s philosophy 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 what is only sets up resistance. Nature provides everything without requiring payment or thanks. It does so without discrimination. So let us present the same face to everyone and treat them all 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. Te—which may be translated as “virtue” or “strength”—lies always in Tao meaning “the way” or “natural law.” In other words: Simply be.

Reviews

  • Must read

    5
    By Dr.dw
    Most in depth and authentic teaching of the Tao te Ching.
  • Ill

    5
    By Milesdeep1114
    This is hard
  • Tao Te Ching

    5
    By Pete Youell
    The best Tao I’ve found. I’ve Loved this translation for years.
  • No photographs?!?

    2
    By John B. Sloop
    More than half of the poetry of the hard copy edition lies in the beautiful fine art photography. That photography is missing from the iBooks edition, in spite of the iPad being an ideal vehicle for displaying them. Had I know, I would not have purchased this. It gives new meaning to the real Tao cannot be seen.
  • This is a text only version !

    3
    By In2theBlu2
    I checked out several samples, the sample provided for this book is a lengthy forward that speaks of beautiful artwork and calligraphy so I thought that's why it 4x pricier than others, very misleading. I could've gotten the same content in the $2.99 book.
  • The finest translation ever!

    5
    By DonPBenz91
    I have followed the Tao my whole life and have read many versions. This is the one unlike the best. I have many copies of this book and now I will have it on my phone. It is beautiful and simple. It is everything and nothing at the same time.