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    Tao te Ching
    Tao te Ching
    Tao te Ching
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    Tao te Ching

    Written by Lao Tzu

    Narrated by Matthew McClennan

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    The Tao te Ching by the shadowy figure Lao-Tzu is the seminal text for the philosophical and religious tradition of Taoism. Scholars date the text to the 4th century BC and it has since become one of the most widely translated texts after the bible. The 'Book of the Way' is the philosopher's quintessential hand book for the art of living in accordance with Tao. At 5000 Chinese characters organized into 81 chapters the Tao te Ching is a short, yet poetic and esoteric experience.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEudaimonia Academy
    Release dateApr 21, 2022
    ISBN9798822635203
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    Lao Tzu

    Lao Tzu is the reputed founder of Taoism, but there is little evidence that he actually existed. He is said to have been a contemporary of Confucius and to have served as curator of the dynastic archives until retiring to the mythical K’un-lun mountains.

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