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ISBN: 0-7570-0029-0
Length: 128 Pages
Size: 5.5
X 8.5-inch
Format: Quality Paperback
Category: Religion / Chinese
Price: $10.95
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Contents
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The Tao Te Ching
has served as a personal road map for millions of people. It is
said that its words reveal the underlying principles that govern
the world in which we live. Holding to the laws of nature--drawing
from the essence of what all things are--it offers both a moral compass
and an internal balance. A fundamental book of the Taoist, the Tao
Te Ching is regarded as a revelation in its own right. For
those seeking a better understanding of themselves, it provides
a wealth of wisdom and insights.
Through time--from one
powerful dynasty to another--many changes have been made to the
original Chinese text of the Tao Te Ching. Over the
last century, translators have added to the mix by incorporating
their interpretations. While jackhammering its original text, some
have created beautiful versions of the Tao Te Ching
in the name of poetic license. Others have relied on variant forms
of the original, while still others have added their own philosophical
spins to the material. For those readers who are looking for a purer
interpretation of the Tao Te Ching,
researcher Patrick M. Byrne has produced a translation that
is extremely accurate, while capturing the pattern and harmony of
the original. Here is a Tao Te Ching that you can
enjoy, understand, and value.
Patrick M. Byrne, PhD, received his undergraduate degree in
Asian studies and philosophy from Dartmouth College, a certification
from Beijing Teachers University, his master's degree from Cambridge
University, and his doctorate in philosophy from Stanford University.
He has served as a visiting lecturer at both Dartmouth and the Beijing
Normal University. Dr. Byrne is currently Chief Executive Officer
of Overstock.com, a successful internet site. He travels extensively
throughout the world.
Contents
Introduction
The
Historical Record by Si-Ma Qian
BOOK
1: TAO
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1.
Actualizing the Tao
2. Self-Culture
3. Keeping Peace Among the People
4. The Sourceless
5. The Use of Emptiness
6. The Accomplishment of Form
7. Sheathing the Radiance
8. Using Nature
9. Practicing Smoothness
10. Being Able to Act
11. Using the Non-Being
12. Restraining Desire
13. Loathing Disgrace
14. Appreciating the Mysterious
15. Revealing the Te
16. Returning to the Root
17. Simplifying Style
18. Belittling the Vulgar
19. Returning to the Simple
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20. Differing from the Plebeian
21. Emptying the Heart
22. Increasing Humility
23. The Empty Non-Being
24. Suffering Favor
25. The Form of the Profound
26. The Te of Dignity
27. Using Skill
28. Returning to Simplicity
29. Not Acting
30. Frugality in War
31. Eliminating War
32. The Virtue of the Sage
33. Negotiating Te
34. Allowing Change
35. Benevolence and T e
36. Subtle Enlightenment
37. Administering
the Government
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38.
Analyzing Te
39. Model the Root
40. Avoiding Utility
41. Similarity and Disparity
42. Tao Transforming
43. Universal Utility
44. Established Warnings
45. Grand Te
46. Moderating Desire
47. Surveying the Distant
48. Forgetting Knowledge
49. Trusting in Te
50. Trusting in Life
51. Nurturing Te
52. Returning to the Origin
53. Gaining Insight
54. Cultivating Perception
55. The Seal of Mystery
56. Profound Te
57. Simplicity of Habit
58. Adapting to Change
59. Keeping to the Tao
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60.
Maintaining One's Position
61. The Te of Humility
62. Acting in Tao
63. Contemplating the Beginning
64. Guarding the Obscure
65. The Simplicity of Te
66. Placing Oneself Behind
67. The Three Treasures
68. Complying With Heaven
69. The Function of the Obscure
70. Knowing the Difficult
71. Knowing Sickness
72. Loving the Self
73. Allowing It to Happen
74. Curtailing Delusion
75. The Waste in Greediness
76. Beware of Strength
77. The Tao of Heaven
78. Trusting to Faith
79. Upholding Contracts
80. Independence
81. Making Plain the Essential
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Bibliography
About
the Translator
Reviews
"[This
book] is an exquisite, slim volume that allows us to read Lao Tzu's
teachings with the original rhythm and flow of the Old Master's
poetic presentation. Byrne writes beautiful and clear commentaries
with alternate translations noted after the chapters rather than
within the translation. This is a version of the Tao Te Ching
that would be wonderful for and is relevant for those at a point
of discernment regarding quiet but passionate service to our world."
Interchange
Magazine, May 2002
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