num_pages: 81
description: The Tao Te Ching has served as a personal road map formillions of people. It is said that its words reveal the underlyingprinciples that govern the world in which we live. Holding to the lawsof nature--drawing from the essence of what all things are--it offersboth a moral compass and an internal balance. A fundamental book of theTaoist, the Tao Te Ching is regarded as a revelation inits own right. For those seeking a better understanding of themselves,it provides a wealth of wisdom and insights.Through time--from one powerful dynasty to another--many changes havebeen made to the original Chinese text of the Tao TeChing. Over the last century, translators have added to the mixby incorporating their interpretations. While jackhammering its originaltext, some have created beautiful versions of the Tao TeChing in the name of poetic license. Others have relied onvariant forms of the original, while still others have added their ownphilosophical spins to the material. For those readers who are lookingfor a purer interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, researcherPatrick Michael Byrne has produced a translation that is extremelyaccurate, while capturing the pattern and harmony of the original. Hereis a Tao Te Ching that you can enjoy, understand, andvalue.Patrick Michael Byrne, PhD, received his undergraduate degree inAsian studies and philosophy from Dartmouth College, a certificationfrom Beijing Teachers University, his master's degree from CambridgeUniversity, and his doctorate in philosophy from Stanford University. Hehas served as a visiting lecturer at both Dartmouth and the BeijingNormal University. Dr. Byrne is currently Chief Executive Officer ofOverstock.com, a successful internet site. He travels extensivelythroughout the world.
language: English
title: Tao Te Ching
titlecomplete: Tao Te Ching
genres: Classics, Eastern Philosophy, Self Help, Philosophy, Religion, Spirituality, Taoism, Poetry, Nonfiction, China
ratings_count: 151475
publisher: Penguin Books