{"product_id":"book-k1q4","title":"Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Te Ching by Lao Tzu (Lao Tsu) (Laozi) Tao De Ching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Te Ching - Written by Lao-Tzu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Translation for the PUBLIC DOMAIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby j.h.mcdonald, 1996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREAD by Dr. Paul E Calarco, Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese philosophical text, with its earliest known origins 4th century BC. Traditionally attributed to Laozi, meaning \"Old Master,\" though the historical existence of this figure is debated. The text offers guidance on living in harmony with the \"Tao\" (meaning \"The Way\") - the underlying order of the universe, emphasizing concepts like simplicity, non-action (Wu Wei), and self-restraint, with the goal of achieving inner peace and balance through a life of naturalness and compassion; considered a central text of Taoism, containing 81 short chapters filled with aphorisms and parables. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power, The Book of the Tao and Its Virtue, The Book of the Way and of Virtue, The Tao and its Characteristics, The Canon of Reason and Virtue, The Classic Book of Integrity and the Way, or A Treatise on the Principle and Its Action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWu Wei (Non-action):\u003c\/strong\u003e Letting things unfold naturally without forceful intervention. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoiding arrogance and striving for simplicity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInner peace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivating a calm and balanced state of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfluence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Considered one of the most influential philosophical texts in the world, impacting various aspects of Chinese culture and thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e*A portion of all sales will be redistributed to serve the local community where I reside.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALBUM ART: Mason Matthew Calarco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findaway World, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49397862564144,"sku":"BDk1q4","price":7.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/668346-k1q4-Square.jpg?v=1735487609","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-k1q4","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}