Rating: Not rated
Tags: Religion, Taoism, Art, Subjects & Themes, Religious, Lang:en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Added: August 28, 2018
Modified: November 5, 2021
Summary
Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) is a timeless
guide to the art of living. Its central figure, the Master,
lives in harmony with the Tao, the irreducible essence of the
universe. Surrendering to it as the Master teaches, we feel
whole. Emptying ourselves of judgment and desire, we discover
the universal truths within: Without wanting, we find peace;
if we let go of what we love, our love becomes
present.Stephen Mitchell's acclaimed translation of this
age-old text has sold more than half a million copies
worldwide. Here, for the first time, it is illustrated with
Chinese paintings selected by Asian art expert Dr. Stephen
Little. The perfect depiction of plants, animals, and birds
expresses harmony with nature, the principal teaching of the
Tao; the mountainous landscapes are the heavenly home of the
Tao. Each brushstroke is painted with precision, just as each
word of Mitchell's translation speaks with unmatched
power.This inspired translation, combined with the best
images in Chinese art, will ensure that the Tao Te Ching
continues to exert a profound influence into the next
century.