Tao Te Ching – Sacred Texts

81 Verses by Lao Tzu with Commentary

Ralph Alan Dale, Ralph Allen Dale

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English

Watkins
01 November 2018

Religion & beliefs; Taoism; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

Series: Sacred Texts

Tao Te Ching translates very roughly as "the way of integrity". In its 81 verses it delivers a treatise on how to live in the world with goodness and integrity: an important kind of wisdom in a world where many people believe such a thing to be impossible.

Taosim affirms that each human being is a reflection of the whole universe, a microcosm within the macrocosm, and that all of us live under the same cosmic laws of the Tao. The Taoist follows the path of non-action (Wu Wei), flowing with the constantly changing stream of life, and trying to live in universal harmony and balance.

The easily assimiliated aphorisms in this great book are a continuous source of spiritual guidance and nourishment, and its insights on statesmanship are practical guides for our own time.

Ralph Alan Dale's brilliant translation uniquely captures, as never before, the essential meaning of this profound text, and makes it entirely relevant to today's readers.

Introduction by: Ralph Alan Dale
Translated by: Ralph Allen Dale
Imprint: Watkins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 105mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 261g
ISBN: 9781786780287
ISBN 10: 1786780283
Series: Sacred Texts
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ralph Alan Dale (1920-2006) was an authority on Chinese medicine and culture with a specialist interest in the Tao Te Ching and the principles of macro-micro relationships. He has published more than 70 books, videos and audiobooks.