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Tao Te Ching

By Lao Tzu
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Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu is an ancient Chinese philosophical text offering timeless wisdom on living in harmony with nature and achieving inner peace. This Pocket Classics edition presents profound teachings on simplicity, balance, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, serving as a compact guide to personal growth and contemplation.
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Discover the profound teachings of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching in this convenient Pocket Classics edition. This ancient Chinese philosophical text offers timeless wisdom on living in harmony with nature and achieving inner peace.

A pocket-sized guide to enlightenment.

  • Lao Tzu's revered work, Tao Te Ching, in a portable Pocket Classics edition
  • Explore the profound teachings on living in harmony with the Tao
  • Discover wisdom on simplicity, balance, and achieving inner peace
  • Perfect for those seeking spiritual guidance and philosophical insights
  • A compact and accessible companion for daily contemplation and personal growth

Book Details

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ISBN: 9789386538314

Publisher: Prakash Books India Private Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2017

Country: India

Imprint: Fingerprint! Publishing

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 116

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About the Author

The traditional founder of Taoism, one of the three great religious and philosophical traditions originated in China, Lao Tzu (meaning " Old Master" ) was a mystic Chinese philosopher and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.
Though the historical authenticity of Lao Tzu is not certain, according to tradition, he is believed to have been a slightly older contemporary of Confucius. He is reckoned a scholar who worked as a record keeper in the court of Zhou in the 6th century B.C., and is best known as the author of Tao Te Ching, a fundamental text of Taoism.
Translated roughly as " the way of integrity," Tao Te Ching contains political advice for rulers; lessons on leading a balanced life; guidance on self-knowledge, peace, humility, virtue, morality; and common wisdom.
Written more than two thousand years ago, this treatise is one of the most translated works of world literature. Its ancient wisdom still stands relevant in modern times. "

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