Tao Te Ching: El Libro Del Tao Y La Virtud

Publisher Marketing: Una nueva traduccion del tratado mas antiguo del Taoismo. El "Tao Te Ching" (Tao Te King) es un clasico de la espiritualidad universal dedicado al arte de vivir en armonia con nosotros mismos y nuestro ambiente. Su legado como una fuente de valiosas ensenanzas sobre una gran diversidad de temas, desde la naturaleza de la realidad a como se ha de gobernar, lo ha convertido en un libro de lectura obligatoria por mas de veinte siglos. Esta traduccion integra y rigurosa del chino clasico se encuentra a cargo del Dr. Alejandro Barcenas, profesor de historia de la filosofia de la Universidad Estatal de Texas. Review Citations: Wilson Public Library Catalog 12/31/2008 pg. 137 (EAN 9781585426188, Paperback) Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/2013 pg. 144 (EAN 9781585426188, Paperback) Library Journal 10/10/2005 (EAN 9781590300114, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 03/24/2003 pg. 68 (EAN 9781842930564, Hardcover) Library Journal 05/01/2003 pg. 123 (EAN 9781842930564, Hardcover) Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2002 pg. 12 (EAN 9781585420995, Hardcover) Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/1998 pg. 103 (EAN 9780679433163, Hardcover) Ingram Advance 08/01/1999 pg. 83 (EAN 9780060193225, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Tzu, Lao About the Book: This new version includes: a fresh translation; gives information about the original language, explaining why certain phrases have been interpreted differently by different translators; explores the many layers of meaning inherent in Lao Tzu's work; and additionally offers comparisons with a wide selection of the world's philosophies. Each verse carries a commentary with quotes from diverse scriptures, masters, philosophers and thinkers. About the Author: A J Girling was initiated into Taoism in 1985 and has dedicated extensive time to the research and contemplation that resulted in this edition being written. Study of Taoist philosophy ultimately led Girling to the discovery that the hearts of even the most seemingly different religions hold the same core truths: irrespective of whether they are non-theist, poly-theist or mono-theist, all are ultimately founded on universal love. This was the driving force behind the creation of a work that illustrates, through Lao Tzu's teaching, the commonality and interconnectedness inherent in the whole of humanity. The book was a work of love, written with the primary intention of illuminating, as clearly as possible, the profound wisdom of the text, and dispelling many of the misunderstandings surrounding Taoist philosophy. In the process, the Tao Te Ching gently guided the translator to include insights from global traditions, thereby according with Lao Tzu's teaching on the infinite oneness that unites the world. Girling hopes that this new edition may contribute not only to a better understanding of Taoism, but also to the reunification of the global human family, and to the cultivation of greater happiness and well-being in individuals and society.