Tao Te Ching: an Illustrated Journey

by Lao Tzu, Stephen Mitchell (Translator)

Unknown Binding

Published April 1, 1999

About the author

Lao Tzu (Chinese: 老子; pinyin: Lǎozǐ; Wade-Giles: Laosi; also Laozi, Lao Tse, Lao Tu, Lao-Tsu, Laotze, Laosi, Lao Zi, Laocius, Lao Ce, and other variations) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching (often simply referred to as Laozi). His association with the Tao Te Ching has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (pronounced as "Daoism"). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of the Taoist religion, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or "One of the Three Pure Ones". Laozi translated literally from Chinese means "old master" or "old one", and is generally considered honorific.

According to Chinese tradition, Laozi lived in the 6th century BCE. Historians variously contend that Laozi is a synthesis of multiple historical figures, that he is a mythical figure, or that he actually lived in the 5th-4th century BCE, concurrent with the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Period. As a result of being a a central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility and common people claim Lao Tzu in their lineage.

Reviews

[Riccardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first translation of the Tao Te Ching I ever read, and I found it brilliant and deeply inspiring. I feel that trying to sum it up risks diminishing its message and the very essence of its teachings.
The Tao Te Ching is literal food for thought, can't wait to read more translations and see it through different lenses.

[Sergio Cavia · Rating 1 out of 5]

La peor versión que he leído. En su lugar recomiendo:

- La versión en inglés de Carl Abbott (está gratis en su web con traducción ideograma a ideograma)
- La versión en español de Marte Wohlfeil y Manuel P. esteban
- La versión en francés de Liou Kia-hway (sorprendentemente buena)