Vidya Sagar reviewed Tao Te Ching by Laozi
Review of 'Tao Te Ching' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
It is a classic for a reason. The version by Ursula K. Le Guin makes it even more relevant to the present.
English language
Published June 12, 2012
Tao Te Ching
by Laozi
4 stars
(14 reviews)
The Tao Te Ching (UK: , US: ; simplified Chinese: 道德经; traditional Chinese: 道德經; pinyin: Dàodé Jīng [tâʊ tɤ̌ tɕíŋ] (listen)) is a Chinese classic text written around 400 BC and traditionally credited to the sage Laozi, though the text's authorship, date of composition and date of compilation are debated. The oldest excavated portion dates back to the late 4th century BC, but modern scholarship dates other parts of the text as having been written—or at least compiled—later than the earliest portions of the Zhuangzi.The Tao Te Ching, along with the Zhuangzi, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. It also strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Legalism, Confucianism, and Chinese Buddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China. Many artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and gardeners, have used the Tao …
The Tao Te Ching (UK: , US: ; simplified Chinese: 道德经; traditional Chinese: 道德經; pinyin: Dàodé Jīng [tâʊ tɤ̌ tɕíŋ] (listen)) is a Chinese classic text written around 400 BC and traditionally credited to the sage Laozi, though the text's authorship, date of composition and date of compilation are debated. The oldest excavated portion dates back to the late 4th century BC, but modern scholarship dates other parts of the text as having been written—or at least compiled—later than the earliest portions of the Zhuangzi.The Tao Te Ching, along with the Zhuangzi, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. It also strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Legalism, Confucianism, and Chinese Buddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China. Many artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and gardeners, have used the Tao Te Ching as a source of inspiration. Its influence has spread widely out and it is one of the most translated texts in world literature.
Simon Vandereecken ~ Nithou reviewed Tao Te Ching by Laozi
Review of 'Tao te ching' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Ouvrage fondateur du taoïsme, d'une immense sagesse. Je pense que j'avais envie de surligner l'entiereté de ces pages tellement elles étaient emplies de savoir. Une extrêmement belle philosophie qui gagnerait à être plus connue, très loin de velléités guerrières de beaucoup de religions. Je pense sérieusement que chaque personne devrait prendre le temps de découvrir ces quelques pages, cela pourrait changer beaucoup de choses en bien 🙏🏻
"The tallest tree begins as a tiny sprout. The tallest building starts with one shovel of dirt. A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single footstep. If you rush into action, you will fail. If you hold on too tight, you will lose your grip. "
