num_pages: 168
description: An initiation into the heart of Taoism through the authentic Tao Te Ching and the inner teachings of Chuang Tzu. Cleary's insightful translation of these two classic Chinese texts is further enhanced by his informative introduction and commentary.
title: The Essential Tao
titlecomplete: The Essential Tao
genres: Classics, Self Help, Reference, Philosophy, Religion, Taoism, Spirituality, Poetry, Nonfiction, China
ratings_count: 815