The Tao, which can be expressed in words, is not the eternal Tao; the name which can be uttered is not its eternal name. Without a name, it is the Beginning of Heaven and Earth; with a name, it is the Mother of all things. Only one who is eternally free from earthly passions can apprehend its spiritual essence; he who is ever clogged by passions can see no more than its outer form. These two things, the spiritual and the material, though we call them...

The Tao Te Ching is a spiritual, inspirational work that guides us through life, helping us to live within each moment and find the beauty that is all around each of us. Simple, beautiful, and life changing. The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy (Dàojia), and strongly influenced other schools, such as Legalism and Neo-Confucianism. This ancient book is also central in Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced...

The book: "Tao-Teh-King" or The Way of the Tao, as it is called here, is a small book in 81 short chapters by Lao-Tzu (571 B.C.) comprising the cream of the sage's experience. "It is true that what Lao-Tzu has said is 2,500 years old; but, in a certain sense, it is as new as the morning dew". (...)This book consists of 22 lectures on the first 8 chapters of the book.

Translated by Derek Bryce from Lao-Tzu on Wieger's 1913 French rendition of his Les Peres du Syteme Taoist. This volume also contains Bryce's summaries of writings attributed to Huai-Nan-Tzu, Kuan-Yin-Tzu, and Tung-Ku-Ching from Wieger's Histoire des Croyances et des Opinions Philosophiques en Chine. Bryce demonstrates a conscious commitment to both the original Chinese text and the profound insight of Wieger's work. A Taoist classic to read again...

Lao Tzu es un portavoz de la vida, simplemente la refleja. Osho El Tao Te Ching es, sin duda, una de las obras más bellas y enigmáticas de la sabiduría oriental. Su riqueza ha sido interpretada a lo largo de los siglos en las más diversas y variadas formas. En esta oportunidad, Javier Cruz invita a utilizar el libro de Lao Tzu para reflexionar sobre distintos aspectos de la existencia cotidiana. La particular lectura que realiza, intenta combinar...

Frutto, secondo la leggenda, del pedaggio richiesto da un doganiere al filosofo Lao Tzu, contemporaneo di Confucio, per permettergli di lasciare la Cina, questo testo ha avuto una enorme fortuna, ed è stato tradotto moltissime volte (e in moltissime maniere diverse). E' considerato il testo fondamentale del taoismo (filosofico e religioso).

The name of this Chinese sage is considered to be synonymous with wisdom and greatness. Lao Tzu is best known as the founder of Taoism. However, his statements, collected in one of the greatest literary works of antiquity "Tao Te Ching", can serve as a useful lesson not only for followers of mystical teachings. This guide to a calm, but happy life in harmony with yourself. This book contains the most famous and profound statements of the sage. Listen...

The philosophies of the East are both complex and enlightening. Their views on human nature, society, and morality have shaped the world for thousands of years. Now, we get a chance to delve deep into the primary texts which are held close to the hearts of millions. In this bundle, you'll discover the Tao Te Ching, the world-renowned work first written in ancient China, along with the classic Siddhartha, a powerful and spiritually enlightening novel...

"Chinese Philosophy: The Classic Collection" is a comprehensive anthology that explores the rich philosophical traditions of ancient China. This book features key texts such as "The Analects," which contains the teachings of Confucius, and "Tao Te Ching," a foundational text of Taoism. It also includes "Musings of a Chinese Mystic," offering insights from the enigmatic sage Chuang Tzu , as well as "The Sayings of Mencius," presenting the ethical and...

What if you could draw from a vast reservoir of ancient wisdom to excel in leadership, strategy, and personal growth? This unparalleled anthology unites the most time-tested works on strategy, warfare, self-mastery, and the pursuit of power. Adapted for modern readers, each text provides unique perspectives-ranging from the peaceful introspection of Tao Te Ching to the calculated tactics of The Art of War. Together, they form a guidebook for overcoming...