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# Tao Te Ching

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Review: Brought me to tears - I LOVE this book. Unlike some other reviewers, who have read several translations of the Tao Te Ching, I have read it for the first time. While I was reading, a thought crossed my mind, "Under which rock have I been hiding for sixty years? Why have I found this book only now?" Of course that judgmental thought in itself is out of sync with the Tao which, like the ocean, accepts whatever flows into it, whenever that may happen. Suffice it to say, I am extremely grateful to have stumbled on the wisdom of Lao Tzu. There are so many compliments to pay this book. Where to begin? Lao Tzu provided the content, which is simple yet profound. Stephen Mitchel has provided a translation that is elegant and poetic. I was going to say that this would be my choice if I was allowed to take one book to that proverbial desert island. But then it occurred to me that, having read this one, I would have no need of books. Its message is inscribed in my heart - and that always goes with me. All the same, as long as I haven't yet been stranded on that island, I'm sure I'll return to this gem repeatedly, to savour its beauty and no doubt to discover fresh insights on subsequent readings. Potential customers who, like me, have not read the Tao Te Ching, may be interested to know how I found out about it. I'd read "A Thousand Names for Joy : Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are" (Byron Katie's commentary on excerpts from the Tao Te Ching) and, before that, "Loving What Is : Four Questions That Can Change Your Life" (which describes 'The Work' of Byron Katie). I'd found those books supportive too.
Review: A Book for the Ages - This book, translated by Stephen Mitchell, is a work of art. Some Chinese scholars have criticized Mitchell's translation as not being "true" to the original Chinese text. However, for the lay reader, this criticism misses the mark. First, any ancient work relies on manuscripts that were written well after the original texts and during this gap the original text(s) were undoubtedly edited or suffered transcription errors. This is as true of the Tao Te Ching as it is for the Gospels. Secondly, the original manuscripts very likely relied on an oral history which is forever beyond our reach. In this sense, the Tau Te Ching might be compared to "Q" in the Gospels. Thirdly, and this applies to all ancient books of wisdom, it is not possible for a person of the twenty-first century to place themselves in 5th century BCE China (or first century Palestine for that matter). There are just too many fundamental differences, including but not limited to language, science and technology, life span, economics, customs, values, and social organization. We experience the world in a particular context and our cultural lenses limit our capacity to perceive the world the way others who lived in a vastly different culture did. So, from my perspective, it is as futile to seek the original and "true" meaning of the Tao Te Ching as t is try to understand what it is like to be a bat (Thomas Nagle). Mitchell is sensitive to the mountain of challenges in translating this ancient text and candid regarding the methods and texts he relied on. Among all of these methods he shares it was his fourteen years of intensive Zen (Ch'an) training, which "...brought me face to face with Lau Tzu and his true deciples and heirs, the early Chinese Zen Masters". He never tried to merely translate Lau Tzu's words but rather to translate his "mind". In the end, each reader will have to decide for themselves the value that this book holds for them. There are many translations to chose from and it is prudent to read others as well. For me, this translation is a masterpiece, a book that I treasure, and one that I will read again and again... Finally, I want to comment on this particular publication of the Tao Te Ching. This hard bound, illustrated volume was published in 1999 by France's Lincoln Ltd. The most complementary thing I can say is that the publisher produced a book that is worthy of the text. The illustrations, compiled by Stephen Little, beautifully compliment the text and provide an ambiance for contemplation. I almost never purchase a physical book and rely on my tablet for virtually all of my reading. But not this time. This is a book to hold in your hands and savor.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #937,934 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #63 in Tao Te Ching (Books) #84 in Taoism (Books) #125 in Taoist Philosophy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,132) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.19 x 9 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1535229330 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1535229333 |
| Item Weight  | 4.3 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 84 pages |
| Publication date  | July 12, 2016 |
| Publisher  | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brought me to tears
*by J***S on January 15, 2013*

I LOVE this book. Unlike some other reviewers, who have read several translations of the Tao Te Ching, I have read it for the first time. While I was reading, a thought crossed my mind, "Under which rock have I been hiding for sixty years? Why have I found this book only now?" Of course that judgmental thought in itself is out of sync with the Tao which, like the ocean, accepts whatever flows into it, whenever that may happen. Suffice it to say, I am extremely grateful to have stumbled on the wisdom of Lao Tzu. There are so many compliments to pay this book. Where to begin? Lao Tzu provided the content, which is simple yet profound. Stephen Mitchel has provided a translation that is elegant and poetic. I was going to say that this would be my choice if I was allowed to take one book to that proverbial desert island. But then it occurred to me that, having read this one, I would have no need of books. Its message is inscribed in my heart - and that always goes with me. All the same, as long as I haven't yet been stranded on that island, I'm sure I'll return to this gem repeatedly, to savour its beauty and no doubt to discover fresh insights on subsequent readings. Potential customers who, like me, have not read the Tao Te Ching, may be interested to know how I found out about it. I'd read "A Thousand Names for Joy : Living in Harmony with the Way Things Are" (Byron Katie's commentary on excerpts from the Tao Te Ching) and, before that, "Loving What Is : Four Questions That Can Change Your Life" (which describes 'The Work' of Byron Katie). I'd found those books supportive too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Book for the Ages
*by C***B on September 14, 2019*

This book, translated by Stephen Mitchell, is a work of art. Some Chinese scholars have criticized Mitchell's translation as not being "true" to the original Chinese text. However, for the lay reader, this criticism misses the mark. First, any ancient work relies on manuscripts that were written well after the original texts and during this gap the original text(s) were undoubtedly edited or suffered transcription errors. This is as true of the Tao Te Ching as it is for the Gospels. Secondly, the original manuscripts very likely relied on an oral history which is forever beyond our reach. In this sense, the Tau Te Ching might be compared to "Q" in the Gospels. Thirdly, and this applies to all ancient books of wisdom, it is not possible for a person of the twenty-first century to place themselves in 5th century BCE China (or first century Palestine for that matter). There are just too many fundamental differences, including but not limited to language, science and technology, life span, economics, customs, values, and social organization. We experience the world in a particular context and our cultural lenses limit our capacity to perceive the world the way others who lived in a vastly different culture did. So, from my perspective, it is as futile to seek the original and "true" meaning of the Tao Te Ching as t is try to understand what it is like to be a bat (Thomas Nagle). Mitchell is sensitive to the mountain of challenges in translating this ancient text and candid regarding the methods and texts he relied on. Among all of these methods he shares it was his fourteen years of intensive Zen (Ch'an) training, which "...brought me face to face with Lau Tzu and his true deciples and heirs, the early Chinese Zen Masters". He never tried to merely translate Lau Tzu's words but rather to translate his "mind". In the end, each reader will have to decide for themselves the value that this book holds for them. There are many translations to chose from and it is prudent to read others as well. For me, this translation is a masterpiece, a book that I treasure, and one that I will read again and again... Finally, I want to comment on this particular publication of the Tao Te Ching. This hard bound, illustrated volume was published in 1999 by France's Lincoln Ltd. The most complementary thing I can say is that the publisher produced a book that is worthy of the text. The illustrations, compiled by Stephen Little, beautifully compliment the text and provide an ambiance for contemplation. I almost never purchase a physical book and rely on my tablet for virtually all of my reading. But not this time. This is a book to hold in your hands and savor.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most powerful book I have seen.
*by R***N on May 9, 2015*

I have read this through many times and will keep on reading it. This wisdom is so powerful that it truly changes the way you look at the world. Before reading this book I didn't know what wisdom was. It seems that wisdom is stepping back and seeing through the eyes of compassion. Seeing like an infant that doesn't even know what vision is. The Tao Te Ching is filled with paradoxical truths. Prepare for your ego to be vanquished and you true self released. This version by Stephen Mitchell is my favorite. He didn't try to translate the words but instead the wisdom. English and Chinese just aren't very compatible. I will trade accuracy for readability any day, especially when I am giving this book away to people all the time. The hardcover and the presentation are beautiful making it an excellent gift. People give me a lot of feedback when I give this to them, they aren't just putting in on the shelf. When they quote it I know it is making a difference in their lives. Having access to Lou Tzu's wisdom is kind of like being in a club that is special because you become immune to the endless attempts by the mind to deceive you.

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