Publisher's Synopsis
The Tao Te Ching is a classic Chinese philosophical text written by Lao-Tse, a philosopher and poet who lived in China during the 6th century BCE. The book is divided into 81 short chapters, each of which contains poetic and philosophical insights into the nature of existence, the meaning of life, and the path to enlightenment.The central concept of the Tao Te Ching is the Tao, which can be translated as ""the way"" or ""the path."" According to Lao-Tse, the Tao is the fundamental force that underlies all of existence, and it is the source of all wisdom, beauty, and harmony in the universe. The book offers guidance on how to align oneself with the Tao and live in harmony with the natural world.The Tao Te Ching is a highly influential work that has had a profound impact on Chinese philosophy, religion, and culture. It is widely regarded as one of the most important works of Chinese literature and has been translated into many languages. The book is known for its simplicity, clarity, and poetic beauty, and its teachings have inspired generations of thinkers, artists, and spiritual seekers.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.
