Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained.Tao Te Ching The Tao Te Ching, (Pinyin Dào Dé Jīng Traditional Chinese: ) is a Chinese classic text. Its name comes from the opening words of its two sections: 道 dào "way," Chapter 1, and 德 dé : Annotated & Explained Derek Lin, translator Skylight skylight Roof opening covered with translucent or transparent glass or plastic designed to admit daylight. Skylights have found wide application admitting steady, even light in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings, especially those with a northern orientation. Paths Publishing Sunset Farms Offices, Route 4, PO Box 237, Woodstock, VT 05091 1594732043 $16.99 1-800-962-4544 www.skylightpaths.com Ably translated into English by Derek Lin (Tao Te Ching expert and Director of Tao Studies at the Great Tao Foundation of America), "Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained" introduces students of the Tao as to how they can integrate the Tao Te Ching into their daily lives. The format is one of an unobtrusive facing-page commentary highlighting the simplicity, balance, and learning from life's paradoxical truths. Readers will learn how to employ the Tao Te Ching approach to realizing their personal and professional goals. Reputedly re·put·ed adj. Generally supposed to be such. See Synonyms at supposed. re·put  ed·ly adv.Adv. 1. the creation of Lao Tzu Lao Tzu (lou dzə), fl. 6th cent. B.C., Chinese philosopher, reputedly the founder of Taoism. It is uncertain that Lao Tzu [Ch.,=old person or old philosopher] is historical. His biography in Ssu-ma Ch'ien's Records of the Historian (1st cent. some 2500 years ago, this ancient Chinese List of ancient Chinese is a list of noteworthy people of ancient China. Different definitions of "ancient" China exist, but most agree that it is before the Tang dynasty. Related lists A general listing of existing lists related to this topic. body of teachings that comprises the "Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained" is now thoroughly accessible to students and non-specialist general reader alike who have an interest in the Tao. Highly recommended for Metaphysical Studies collections in general, and students of the Tao in particular. 
The author clearly demonstrates his mastery of the material by turning difficult concepts into simple yet profound truths anyone can understand. |
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