As a result of being a a central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility and common people claim Lao Tzu in their lineage. Tao Te Ching Lao Tzu 13 Success is as dangerous as failure. Historians variously contend that Laozi is a synthesis of multiple historical figures, that he is a mythical figure, or that he actually lived in the 5th-4th century BCE, concurrent with the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Period. Laozi translated literally from Chinese means "old master" or "old one", and is generally considered honorific.Īccording to Chinese tradition, Laozi lived in the 6th century BCE. He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or "One of the Three Pure Ones". Tao Te Ching: A New English Version (Perennial Classics) Paperback Septemby Lao Tzu (Author), Stephen Mitchell (Translator) 2,475 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 13.99 Read with Our Free App Paperback 12.99 Other new and used from 1. His association with the Tao Te Ching has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (pronounced as "Daoism").
Stephen Mitchells translation of Lao Tzus Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) has sold over half a. Stephen Mitchell is an extraordinary scholar and translator. Stephen Mitchells bestselling version has been widely acclaimed as a gift. A New English Version, with Foreword and Notes, by Stephen Mitchell. Lao Tzu (Chinese: 老子 pinyin: Lǎozǐ Wade-Giles: Laosi also Laozi, Lao Tse, Lao Tu, Lao-Tsu, Laotze, Laosi, Lao Zi, Laocius, Lao Ce, and other variations) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching (often simply referred to as Laozi). Newly illustrated throughout with classical Japanese art. Lao-tzus Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, is the classic manual on the art.
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