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Lieh-Tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living (Paperback)

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Key Phrases: Pao Shu-ya, Yellow Emperor, Kung-sun Lung (more...)

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Perhaps the best-known sacred texts of Taoism are the Tao Te Ching and the Chung Tzu. Yet the Lieh-Tzu is familiar to Taoists as a practical guide to the workings of everyday life. Although philosophic in its approach to the creation of the world, the Lieh-Tzu focuses primarily on matters like the nature and development of happiness, the emptiness of rank and wealth, and the value of trust and confidence. Wong, director of studies at the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Temple in Denver, offers a bright and lively translation that captures the essential insights of the Lieh-Tzu. Recommended primarily for academic and large public libraries.
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"A bright and lively translation that captures the essential insights of the Lieh-Tzu."—Library Journal

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Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: Shambhala (December 11, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1570628998
ISBN-13: 978-1570628993
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
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5.0 out of 5 stars A well-kept secret of Taoist wisdom., April 29, 1999

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This book, unlike the more well known works by Lao-Tse and Chuang-Tse, is mostly made up of stories, and is very well suited to children. I read my library's copy, and I wish I could buy a copy to keep for myself, and for my children someday. It is an immensely comforting and wise text we owe to Lieh-Tse, a Taoist master who lived about two centuries after Lao-Tse.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great material, but --, December 7, 2004

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Lao Tzu, the first author of Taoism, described abstruse, metaphorical scenes in abstruse language. Chuang Tzu uses prosaic descriptions, but still described philosophical ideal rather than gritty facts. Lieh Tzu came later. He used prosaic words to describe prosaic, everyday scenes, and to find enlightenment in them.

Many ring true for me. The "yellow mare" reminded me of a technician who was finely attuned to the circuits we used. He was always wrong in his diagnosis onf the problems he showed me. That never mattered. He was always right in pointing out that there was a problem, often based on small clues that I might have missed.

Lieh discusses honesty and friendship, poverty and happiness, great riches and death. Still, the language is always modern and clear, and a good supplement to Chuang and Lao.

My problem, though, is that this isn't a translation. It's Wong's interpretation. She says, early on, "Instead of a straight translation of the sematics of the text, I have decided to present the 'voice' of Lieh Tzu." As much as I like Wong's text, it troubles me. Translation is never exact, but there are degrees of inexactness. I am concerned about how much Lieh's text has suffered.

This is good anyway, and I'll probably come back to it eve if I find a more scholarly Lieh Tzu. This is readable and thought-provoking, no matter what it's authenticity.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, July 16, 2004

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The Lieh Tzu is truly one of the most magnificent works of all time. I enjoyed it just as much as the Taoist centerpiece text the Tao Te Ching, and much more than than the Chuang Tzu, another widely ready Taoist classic.

Keep in mind that this edition of the Lieh Tzu is not a direct translation; rather, it is Eva Wong's version that is a generally a very loose translation and interpretation.

I actually prefer this edition slightly more than other more literal translations (by AC Graham [entire text], Lionel Giles [roughly 1/3 of the text], and Anton Forke [Yang Chu chapter].

The Lieh Tzu is for the most part a series of philosophical tales and essays. Though it is categorized as Taoist, it most likely incorporates material from a fairly wide variety of sources.

Overall the text is very interesting, and truly a must read not just for fans of Taoism, but for virtually anybody else.

Also see my review of AC Graham's translation.

Rodney Ohebsion

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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent stories
I found this book to be thought provoking, and a good read, but the book is very short and can be read in less than day.

Published 1 month ago by Michael D. Patterson

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!
What a great version of Lieh Tzu -- much better than any I have read before. I know that Eva Wong (who I have found has done a superb job in translating Taoist texts in general)... Read more

Published 24 months ago by Michael Willers

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Retelling
One point that should be clarified about this book is that it is not a direct translation of Lieh Tzu. Read more

Published on May 1, 2004 by Joseph Morales

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Taoist Work
The Lieh Tzu is the one of the less known Taoist classics, yet perhaps the most accessable and enjoyable one. Read more

Published on August 3, 2002 by Mark Pollock

5.0 out of 5 stars An "opening" by the translator...
...of the Taoist classic fables, all of which can be read as simple stories or wells of wisdom. I particularly like the tales of the Yellow Emperor.

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