Description

The Tao Te Ching is a classic Chinese philosophical text written by Lao-Tse, believed to have lived in the 6th century BCE. The book is a collection of 81 short chapters, each containing profound insights on the nature of existence, the universe, and the human experience. The Tao Te Ching is considered one of the most important works in Chinese philosophy and has influenced many other philosophical and religious traditions, including Taoism and Zen Buddhism. The central theme of the book is the Tao, which is often translated as ""the way"" or ""the path."" The Tao is an elusive concept that represents the natural order of the universe, the underlying principle that governs all things.The book explores the nature of the Tao and its relationship to the world and human beings. It emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with the Tao and the natural world, as opposed to trying to control or dominate it. The Tao Te Ching teaches that true wisdom and enlightenment come from letting go of the ego and embracing the simplicity and humility of the Tao.The book is written in a poetic and enigmatic style, with many of its teachings expressed through paradoxical statements and imagery. It is a work that invites contemplation and interpretation, and has been studied and revered for centuries by scholars, philosophers, and spiritual seekers around the world.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.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.