Chuangtsu: Inner Chapters, a Companion to Tao Te Ching

by Chungliang Al Huang (Narrator), Gia-Fu Feng (Translator), Jane English (Translator)

Little is known of the life of this ancient Chinese sage, but his wisdom and laughter reach across the centuries to speak directly to our lives today. Chuang Tsu saw through the illusory nature of this world, anticipating Zen Buddhism with its emphasis on the power of emptiness.

Genres: Philosophy

Audio Cassette

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Chungliang “Al” Huang (Chinese: 黃忠良) is a notable philosopher, dancer, performing artist, and internationally acclaimed taijiquan master and educator, having received the Republic of China’s most prestigious award in the field of education, the Gold Medal Award, from its Ministry of Education.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Juan Rivera · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the few books I've read several times is the Tao Te Ching. The wisdom in this book is ancient, and its concepts are totally applicable to modern life. Have you read it? A book that explains many of the concepts of the Tao Te Ching

I just read: "Chuang Tsu: Inner Chapters, A Companion Volume to Tao Te Ching" by Gia Fu Feng, Jane Inglés. To follow in the process of learning.

Perhaps the concept that I liked: the ego. A big ego is to show off what you're not ... but feel less and failure is also a sign of a big ego. Do not expect anything, just live.

The good news is that I have all day to practice these concepts.

[Tom Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Laughing Philosopher.

A perfect accompaniment to Lao Tse from the master of paradox and relativity illuminating the Truths of The Tao with dreams, jokes and stories, adding Lightness to Enlightenment!

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved hearing the Chinese read to me in the audiobook. I felt so much closer to the poetry of the language of the original. Truly fantastic narrator. He gave so much more personality to the text and I felt much more connected to the content. Also, I loved the humor, it was a gentle and welcome surprise. I would definitely recommend this specific translation and narration to someone.

[M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a good read.

[nobody]

Along with the Loazi, one of the few books I bother with these days. Accept the infinite, stop trying to encircle it.

[Malum · Rating 2 out of 5]

A collection of wise sounding sayings and stories, but none of it really resonated with me.

[Imaginarium · Rating 4 out of 5]

It makes you think. A great addition to Lao Tsu's Dao De Ching. This book is much longer, the author takes space to expand on all the interesting thoughts. This makes the points come across very clearly. It's a pleasant read.