The most widely translated book in world literature after the bible, laotzus tao te ching, or book of the way, is the classic manual on the art of living. The short text consists of 81 brief chapters, or verses. Nov 18, 2006 after reading several self help books, this trumps them all. Stephen mitchell audio books audio books, podcasts. The bestselling, widely acclaimed translation from stephen mitchell. I have this book in kindle, paperback and audio, its that good. In 81 brief chapters, laotzus tao te ching, or book of the way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good. Pico iyer the most widely translated book in world literature after the bible, laotzus tao te ching, or book of the way, is. Tao te ching or the book of the way by lao tzu translation by s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stephen mitchell s many books include the bestselling tao te ching, gilgamesh, and the second book of the tao, as well as the selected poetry of rainer maria rilke, the gospel according to jesus, bhagavad gita, the book of job, and meetings with the archangel. In 81 brief chapters, laotzus tao te ching, or book of the way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and. This rendering by eminent scholar stephen mitchell presents the tao te ching as poetry, written with all the skill which mitchell brought to.
Apr 06, 2015 lao tzus tao te ching the book of the way is the classic manual on the art of living. It consists of 81 short chapters written in poetic form which, using a pithy language brimming with evocative and, at times, repetitive contradictions, provide guidance on how humanity may have a harmonious. The second book of the tao by stephen mitchell goodreads author 4. Lao tzu, stephen mitchell, stephen mitchell, harperaudio. Listen to tao te ching audiobook by lao tzu scribd. A book about the way and the power of the way ursula k. Buy tao te ching book online at low prices in india tao te.
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Almost any translation of the tao te ching lao tzu will bring clarity to your existence, and if taken to heart will feed that part of you which the modern world, especially science, tends to deny. I read it everyday and it has brought me inner peace. No english translation of the tao te ching is as good as stephen mitchell s alliteration. Stephen mitchells translation of lao tzus tao te ching the book of the way has sold over half a million copies. Tao te ching or the book of the way by lao tzu translation. Following the phenomenal success of his own version of the tao te ching, renowned scholar and translator stephen mitchell has composed the innovative the second book of the tao. Get the second book of the tao audiobook by stephen mitchell. Jan 01, 2011 the author, stephen mitchell, has adapted the original text for the modern audience. When you listen for it, theres nothing to hear but when you us.
After the bible, the tao te ching is one of the most translated texts in the world. Yet the clarity of the original has only rarely been captured. Jun 27, 2020 tao te ching or the book of the way by lao tzu translation by stephen mitchell written more than 2 thousand years ago, the tao teh ching is one of the true spiritual literature classics. Happy the woman who after twentyfive years still wakes up beside the prince she fell in. In this stunningly beautiful edition of the fundamental modern taoist philosophy text, mitchell s words are set against ancient chinese paintings selected by asian art expert, dr stephen little. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays. I would be careful of many of the tao te chings out there available as audio books. Stephen mitchells bestselling version has been widely acclaimed as a gift to. In stephen mitchell s translation of the tao te ching, he writes in verse 74.
Apr 11, 2021 i have a couple different versions of the tao te ching by lao tzu, one is the print copy translated by jonathan star the new translation from tao te ching. Every day we issue a verse of the day for contemplation, in two leading english translations, that nevertheless differ substantially, and since december 8 th 20, we have a radically different third translation. This rendering by eminent scholar stephen mitchell presents the tao te ching as poetry, written with all the skill which mitchell brought to his renowned translations of rilke. Best sellers loving what is tao te ching loving what is bhagavad gita a mind at home with itself a thousand names for joy the gospel according to jesus. It is a wonderful guide book on how to live your life and an inspiration on how to follow the way. The second book of the tao unabridged on apple books. Now the tao te ching has been rendered into english by the eminent scholar and traslator stephen mitchell. Stephen mitchells rendition of the tao te ching comes as close to being definitive for our time as any i can imagine.
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In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the tao, or the basic principle of the universe. Stephen mitchells translation of lao tzus tao te ching the book of the way has sold over half a million copies worldwide. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. After reading 3 other versions of the tao te ching, this beats them all. Stephen mitchell audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Listen to tao te ching audiobook by lao tzu and stephen mitchell. Mitchellhas translated the tao te chingwith passion and scholarly dexterity. For all those who seek peace, contentment, harmony and balance in life, the tao teh king is an indispensable resource. Mitchell s flights, his paradoxes, his wonderful riffs are brilliant and liberating. I had never heard such wisdom whenever i first encountered those words, and as soon as i absorbed that verse and put it into practice, my life improved quite significantly. The tao teh king tao te ching forms the fundamental core of modern taoist philosophy and has informed the beliefs and mode of life of the people of china for 2500 years. Tao te ching by stephen mitchell audiobook youtube.
Buy tao te ching unabridged ed by lao tzu, mitchell, stephen isbn. Sep 30, 2018 the tao te ching is a classical text credited to chinese philosopher and writer lao tzu 6th century and on which taoism is based. Listen to tao te ching audiobook by lao tzu and stephen. It teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the tao. It was written around the 6 th century bc by the sage lao tzu. In 81 brief chapters, lao tzus tao te ching, or book of the way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, as well as a serene and generous spirit. It embodies the virtues its translator credits to the chinese original. The definitive edition and i also have a wonderful audible version tao te ching read and translated by stephen mitchell. This series of meditations is also a great way to gain a better understanding of ancient chinese beliefs.
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