Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing): Lao Tzu's book of the Way (Aziloth Books) - Couverture souple

Tzu, Lao

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1908388110 ISBN 13 : 9781908388117

Editeur : Aziloth Books, 2011

Synopsis

This classic work of Chinese mysticism was written over 2500 years ago. It author was Li Er, an enlightened sage and scholar known to the world as Lao Tzu (Venerable Master), who espoused a philosophy of the Way, or 'Tao' a method of non-striving existence, an effortless 'going with the flow'. Poetic, Humorous, Wise, Deep-hearted, and at times frustratingly enigmatic, the 'Tao Te Jing' is required reading for any student of mysticism and philosophy. It is also the perfect antidote to our contemporary materialist culture of acquisition and self-aggrandisement.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu is considered to be the founder of Taoism. According to legend, he was an imperial archivist for the ruling Chou Dynasty for many years. When he retired, he set out for the northwestern border of China, disillusioned that men were unwilling to follow the path of goodness. When he reached the border, a guard recognized him and refused to let Lao Tzu leave until he wrote down his teachings. These teachings became the Tao Te Ching, which is considered one of the most influential books in Chinese literature and remains one of the most-frequently translated and widely-read books in the world.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Most philosophies and religions borrow traits from earlier schools, and indeed some of China’s most famous – including Confucianism and Buddhism – derive from Taoism, whose most important text is the Tao Te Ching, which hails from around 500 BCE and is attributed to Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu is thought to have been a record-keeper during the Zhou dynasty, and his work is translated by James Legge, a Victorian-era Scotsman who worked closely with Christian missionaries to China. The content of Tao Te Ching imparts advice for people from all walks of life, from royal emperors to the everyman.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aziloth Books
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1908388110
• ISBN 13: 9781908388117
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 102
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible