~TAO TE CHING~ Lao Tzu Modern English Version by Paul Smith from the Translation from the Chinese by Paul Carus The Tao Te Ching is a Chinese classic text. According to tradition, it was written around 6th century BC by the Perfect Master Lao Tzu, a recordkeeper at the Zhou dynasty court by whose name the text is known in China. The text is fundamental to both philosophical and religious Taoism and strongly influenced other schools such as Confucianism and Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced into China was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts. Many Chinese artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and even gardeners have used it as a source of inspiration. Its influence has also spread widely outside East Asia and is among the most translated works in world literature. Tao literally means way, or one of its synonyms, but was extended to mean the Way. This term that was variously used by other Chinese philosophers has special meaning within the context of Taoism, where it implies the essential, unnamable process of the universe. Te means virtue, personal character, inner strength (virtuosity), or integrity. Ching as it is used here means canon, great book, or classic. 81 chapters or verses in modern English, sometimes rhyming. Introduction on the book and its creator. 147 Pages. COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITHS TRANSLATION OF HAFIZS DIVAN."It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of...
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~TAO TE CHING~ Lao Tzu Modern English Version by Paul Smith from the Translation from the Chinese by Paul Carus The Tao Te Ching is a Chinese classic text. According to tradition, it was written around 6th century BC by the Perfect Master Lao Tzu, a recordkeeper at the Zhou dynasty court by whose name the text is known in China. The text is fundamental to both philosophical and religious Taoism and strongly influenced other schools such as Confucianism and Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced into China was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts. Many Chinese artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and even gardeners have used it as a source of inspiration. Its influence has also spread widely outside East Asia and is among the most translated works in world literature. Tao literally means way, or one of its synonyms, but was extended to mean the Way. This term that was variously used by other Chinese philosophers has special meaning within the context of Taoism, where it implies the essential, unnamable process of the universe. Te means virtue, personal character, inner strength (virtuosity), or integrity. Ching as it is used here means canon, great book, or classic. 81 chapters or verses in modern English, sometimes rhyming. Introduction on the book and its creator. 147 Pages. COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITHS TRANSLATION OF HAFIZS DIVAN."It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of...
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