Wen-tzu
Understanding the Mysteries: Further Teachings of Lao Tzu
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Taoism, Eastern Religions, Eastern
| Author: | Lao Tzu | ISBN: | 9780834826946 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala | Publication: | September 29, 1992 |
| Imprint: | Shambhala | Language: | English |
| Author: | Lao Tzu |
| ISBN: | 9780834826946 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala |
| Publication: | September 29, 1992 |
| Imprint: | Shambhala |
| Language: | English |
Lao-tzu, the legendary sage of ancient China, is traditionally considered to be the author of the Tao Te Ching, one of the most popular classics of world literature. Now Lao-tzu's further teachings on the Tao, or Way, are presented here in the first English translation of the Chinese text known as the Wen-tzu. Although previously ignored by Western scholars, the Wen-tzu has long been revered by the Chinese as one of the great classics of ancient Taoism. In it, Lao-tzu shows that the cultivation of simplicity and spontaneity is essential to both the enlightened individual and the wise leader. This timeless work will appeal to a broad audience of contemporary readers who have come to consider Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching a classic on the art of living.
Lao-tzu, the legendary sage of ancient China, is traditionally considered to be the author of the Tao Te Ching, one of the most popular classics of world literature. Now Lao-tzu's further teachings on the Tao, or Way, are presented here in the first English translation of the Chinese text known as the Wen-tzu. Although previously ignored by Western scholars, the Wen-tzu has long been revered by the Chinese as one of the great classics of ancient Taoism. In it, Lao-tzu shows that the cultivation of simplicity and spontaneity is essential to both the enlightened individual and the wise leader. This timeless work will appeal to a broad audience of contemporary readers who have come to consider Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching a classic on the art of living.
