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Tao Te Ching: A New English Version (Perennial Classics) Paperback – September 5, 2006

by Lao Tzu (Author), Stephen Mitchell (Translator)

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In eighty-one brief chapters, Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao—the basic principle of the universe.

Stephen Mitchell's bestselling version has been widely acclaimed as a gift to contemporary culture.

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“I have read many translations of this ancient text but Mitchell’s is by far the best.” (James Frey, author of A Million Little Pieces)

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Series: Perennial Classics
Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics; Reprint edition (September 5, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0061142662
ISBN-13: 978-0061142666
Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.3 x 8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (329 customer reviews)
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A classic

ByBruce L. Lamberton October 19, 2016

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This is a very good translation of one of the great philosophical/spiritual texts ever written. It is at once puzzling and inspiring. Short enough to re-read many times, and confusing enough to require many re-readings.

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Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace.

ByWendell Fraseron July 27, 2014

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From the book: "Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return. Each separate being in the universe returns to the common source. Returning to the source is serenity. If you don’t realize the source, you stumble in confusion and sorrow. When you realize where you come from, you naturally become tolerant...." I could select any page or any line from this work by Lao Tzu and translated by Stephen Mitchell and find insight. If any of these words in this review or other reviews or in previewing this book has touched you you may want to purchase this work :-)

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Essential spiritual reading

ByReally!on September 17, 2016

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This book provides a commentary on life from the point of view of a person established in a higher state of consciousness. The truth it expresses is clear, timeless and priceless. It does not provide a technique for gaining a higher state of consciousness. How much effort should be required for one to simply be who one has always been?

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J Legge Translation On Kindle Edition

ByJuice Boxon May 12, 2017

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The kindle version is NOT the Mitchell translation, it's a translation by J. Legge. I read it through even though this translation is a tough read. I do enjoy reading various translations as apparently translating these two languages is very difficult and I like to hear the variations, however this particular one is probably too literal and doesn't always read very logically in English. Other translators take a more liberal poetic license which I think is necessary to get the text to read the same in English as it does in Chinese.

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I love this and his wife's Work

ByEmily Nolinon September 23, 2016

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Very well written. Poetic; he hit the mark. I love this and his wife's Work. This is perhaps my favorite translation yet. Thank you.

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Overall, I'm glad I read it

Bybadwolfon April 29, 2017

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Good stuff, but the translations seems a bit odd sometimes. The illustrations that pops up here and there didn't seem like it was necessary to be there.
Overall, if you're in the subject, it's good to read it, I feel like I got positive feelings from the content.

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The Best

Byannonymouson July 14, 2016

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This is the best version out. Read this along with Dr Wayne Dyer's "Change Your Thoughts Change Your Life".

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I thoroughly enjoy Stephen Mitchell's rendition of the I Ching

ByMeggoon April 18, 2017

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I thoroughly enjoy Stephen Mitchell's rendition of the I Ching. I'm not a scholar, just a person seeking ancient wisdom in modern form.

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Great text, different translator

Great text; I just bought it and am appreciating reading and contemplating its words.

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Published 3 days ago by K. Norton

Read if you are seeking peace

Everyone should read this and the world might just be a happier and more peaceful place.

Published 14 days ago by Sticks311

If you get the hardcover it's not Stephen Mitchell's translation ...

If you get the hardcover it's not Stephen Mitchell's translation which is extremely disappointing. Book also came damaged. Looked as if it was dropped on the corner binding.

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the speed is so amazing

delivery on time receive it next day , my family need it , Nice and valuable. Weight of the product fees good in my hand and it's very nice looking.Read more

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Tim Ferriss sent me here

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Published 1 month ago by Dan Carney

Excellent

An excellent work of philosophy.

Published 2 months ago by Robert R.

Very nice

Good translation. Enjoyed reading in the mornings. Very thoughtful and easy to read . I would get this book.thank you very much

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there are words of inspiration and love. On FB for example

What is written here in this book and what the author writes on his social posts are incongruent. In the book, there are words of inspiration and love.Read more

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