{"product_id":"tao-te-ching-paperback-13","title":"Tao Te Ching - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLao Tzu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eR. B. Blakney\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eR. B. Blakney\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTao T  Ching is ancient China's great contribution to the literature of philosophy, religion, and mysticism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tao T  Ching contains the time-honored teachings of Taoism and brings a message of living simply, finding contentment with a minimum of comfort, and prizing culture above all else. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This is the lauded translation of the eighty-one poems constituting an Eastern classic, the mystical and moral teachings of which have profoundly influenced the sacred scriptures of many religions--and the lives and happiness of countless men and women through the centuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e Translated and with an Introduction by R. B. Blakney\u003cbr\u003e and an Afterword by Richard John Lynn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TAO-TE-CHING, the ancient Taoist text written by philospher Lao-Tzu in the sixth century B.C., has inspired millions of people from all different backgrounds. This beautiful edition contains Chinese characters alongside the English text and is illustrated with black and white drawings. Commentary from the translators helps to illuminate the ideas discussed in the text so that modern-day readers can fully appreciate the meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe way of life defined in the Tao Te Ching was developed by ancient sages who lived in China some two thousand years ago. \u003cb\u003eLao Tzu\u003c\/b\u003e, known as the Old One, was one such sage who practiced \"the way,\" although there were almost certainly other religious thinkers who contributed further ideas and wisdom to it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. B. Blakney\u003c\/b\u003e, past president of Olivet College, former missionary and teacher in China, and author of many volumes on Eastern religions, made this splendid translation of a great gem of Chinese religion and provided an illuminating interpretative commentary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard John Lynn\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Chinese Thought and Literature, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Toronto, Canada. His books include \u003ci\u003eChinese Literature: A Draft Bibliography in Western European Languages\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuide to Chinese Poetry and Drama\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Classic of Changes: A New Translation of the I Ching as Interpreted by Wang Bi\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the editor of James J. Y. Liu's \u003ci\u003eLanguage--Paradox--Poetics: A Chinese Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 6.94 x 4.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 02, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42725494751295,"sku":"9780451530400","price":9.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b5ea3e81eadfe55be9f2b729f143ff0f.webp?v=1765106786","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/tao-te-ching-paperback-13","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}