Sequential Tao Te Ching: Cosmic Principles and the Art of Rulership

by Qi Yong

For the first time in over two thousand years, the Tao Te Ching is restored to its original sequence.

This Eastern classic spans the universe, philosophy, politics, economics, military strategy, diplomacy, and spiritual cultivation—but its traditional order has long been disrupted, making it difficult to fully understand.

Now, read the Tao Te Ching as you’ve never read it before.
You’ll be amazed to see how surprisingly familiar the restored text feels from a Western perspective.

81 pages, Paperback

First published December 23, 2025

About the author

I am an independent author with a deep interest in philosophy and the accurate translation of classical texts.

My focus is on the Tao Te Ching, with an emphasis on its structure, sequence, and clarity.

Through my study of classical Chinese, I have restored the original structural sequence of the text, presenting it as a coherent whole rather than fragmented and obscure parts.

I authored The Sequential Tao Te Ching because I found that this scripture reveals some truths and the path to world peace.

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[Qi Yong]

Through my study of the original Chinese text, I have reconstructed the sequence of the Tao Te Ching, making it easier to read and understand. I am not a native English speaker, so feedback on the translation is welcome to help make the text clearer.