Description: Previously published as "The Way of Life," the ancient Taoist text written by philosopher Lao Tzu in the sixth century B.C. has inspired millions of people. This beautiful edition contains Chinese characters alongside the English text and is illustrated with black and white drawings.
Review Quotes: "This crystalline translation of the Tao Te Ching is accurate down to the nuance and is as concisely poetic as the original. Of the many translations I have read in English, this is unquestionably the best."--Gary Snyder
"This is by far the best translation on the market today."--Livia Kohn, Professor of Religion, Boston University