The Way And Its Power; A Study Of The Tao Tê Ching

Download or read book The Way And Its Power; A Study Of The Tao Tê Ching written by Laozi and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1934, this translation of Lao Tzu's Tao Tê Ching—unlike previous translations—is based not on the medieval commentaries, but on a close study of the whole of early Chinese literature. The Tao Tê Ching, along with the Zhuangzi, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism, and strongly influenced other schools, such as Legalism, Confucianism, and Chinese Buddhism. Many Chinese artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and even gardeners, have used the Tao Tê Ching as a source of inspiration. Its influence has also spread widely outside East Asia, and is among the most translated works in world literature.