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Written more than two thousand years ago, the Tao Teh Ching , or 'The Classic of the Way and Its Virtue,' has probably had a greater influence on Asian thought than any other single book. It is also one of the true classics of the world of spiritual literature.

Traditionally attributed to the near-legendary 'Old Master,' Lao Tzu, the Tao Teh Ching teaches that the qualities of the enlightened sage or ideal ruler are identical with those of the perfected individual. Today, Lao Tzu''s words are as useful in mastering the arts of leadership in business and politics as they are in developing a sense of balance and harmony in everyday life. To follow the Tao or Way of all things and realize their true nature is to embdy humility, spontaneity, and generosity.

John C. H. Wu has done a remarkable job of rendering this subtle text into English while retaining the freshness and depth of the original. A jurist and scholar, Dr. Wu was a recognized authority on Taoism and the translator of several Taoist and Zen texts and of Chinese poetry.

Tao Teh Ching

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      Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
      Published 12 July 2005
      ISBN-13 9781590302460
      978-1590302460
      ISBN-10 159030246X
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      Mind, body, spirit: thought and practice

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Written more than two thousand years ago, the Tao Teh Ching , or 'The Classic of the Way and Its Virtue,' has probably had a greater influence on Asian thought than any other single book. It is also one of the true classics of the world of spiritual literature.

      Traditionally attributed to the near-legendary 'Old Master,' Lao Tzu, the Tao Teh Ching teaches that the qualities of the enlightened sage or ideal ruler are identical with those of the perfected individual. Today, Lao Tzu''s words are as useful in mastering the arts of leadership in business and politics as they are in developing a sense of balance and harmony in everyday life. To follow the Tao or Way of all things and realize their true nature is to embdy humility, spontaneity, and generosity.

      John C. H. Wu has done a remarkable job of rendering this subtle text into English while retaining the freshness and depth of the original. A jurist and scholar, Dr. Wu was a recognized authority on Taoism and the translator of several Taoist and Zen texts and of Chinese poetry.

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