Tao Te Ching for the West Contributor(s): Degen, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0934252920 ISBN-13: 9780934252928 Publisher: Hohm Press OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2015 Annotation: A remarkable new rendition of the revered classic generally attributed to Lao Tzu, Tao Ching for the West offers a contemporary application of Eastern wisdom to the problems of modern Western living. At last, the ancient system of Taoism is synthesized into a concise, highly readable volume that speaks to everyone. Like all great inspirational texts, Tao Te Ching for the West requires no religious affiliation or advanced education to be understood. Two examples of its timeless wisdom: The key philosophy underscoring this definitive volume incorporates these principles: With the heart of a poet and the mind of a scholar, Degen renders the often-elusive text into a living testament Western readers can embrace. An enlightening tool, this book transforms many Western societal values written in stone into mere grains of sand that are easily washed away by a new way of thinking. Life-affirming and life-altering, the Tao Te Ching comes to life in this book. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Taoism (see Also Philosophy - Taoist) |
Dewey: 299.514 |
LCCN: 99010148 |
Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.17" W x 7.03" (0.31 lbs) 144 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This work offers a clear, contemporary application of Taoist wisdom, geared towards coping with the problems created by modern Western living. It presents a way that bypasses the traps, set by people of all ages, that cause unhappinesss, offering practical lessons instead of theory. |