The Tao Te Ching is the foundational text of Taoism. Traditionally considered the work of the Old Master, Lao Tzu, a senior contemporary of Confucius, this 2500 years old text is a poetic and supremely concise formulation of some of humanitys highest wisdom. Revered as a basic book of spiritual guidance throughout Chinese history, it has become a beloved inspirational work in the West.



The present work is meant to help the Western reader to penetrate the depth and subtlety of Lao Tzus wisdom without requiring a knowledge of the Chinese language. Readers are offered a choice between various...