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The Sage's Tao Te Ching, 25th Anniversary Edition
Ancient Advice for the Second Half of Life
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The Sage's Tao Te Ching, 25th Anniversary Edition by William Martin conveys timeless wisdom that resonates with readers today. Originally composed twenty-five years ago, this free-verse interpretation of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching captures the complex emotions connected with growing older. In China, the sage has...
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The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of William Martin’s free-verse interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, written expressly for those coming into the fullness of their wisdom
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The Sage's Tao Te Ching, 25th Anniversary Edition by William Martin conveys timeless wisdom that resonates with readers today. Originally composed twenty-five years ago, this free-verse interpretation of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching captures the complex emotions connected with growing older.
In China, the sage has been celebrated for thousands of years, and Martin’s work reminds us of the sage’s inestimable worth. In a world that often prioritises youth, Martin’s words encourage today’s sages to claim their rightful place, stating:
"If there is to be a transformation, it will be the sages among us who will show the way. The elders, the wisewomen, the shamans, the grandmothers, and the grandfathers will provide the guidance, for they have undergone the necessary initiations... and emerged into the spaciousness of simplicity, freedom, and joy."
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9798893031096
Publisher: The Experiment LLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 April 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: The Experiment LLC
Edition: 25th Anniversary Edition
Illustration: 45 B&W illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Hank Tusinski
- Foreword by Chungliang Al Huang
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 114.0mm
Height: 211.0mm
Weight: 145g
Pages: 144
About the Author
William Martin, husband and father of two grown children, has been a student of the Tao for thirty-five years, and is the author of numerous other Tao-inspired books, including The Parent’s Tao Te Ching and The Activist’s Tao Te Ching. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and Western Theological Seminary, he has worked as a research scientist for the Department of the Navy, a clergyman, and a college instructor in counseling, communications, and the humanities—and for many years, conducted workshops and seminars on the application of Taoist and Zen thought to the issues of everyday life.
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