Tao Te Ching

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The Tao Te Ching has been an enduring presence in my life for more than 35 years. The ideas in this little book of poems form the philosophical foundation of tai chi practice. I've read twenty or so translations over the years, along with numerous commentaries. When the pandemic started, I somehow got the preposterous idea that it would be a good way to deepen my studies by translating and illustrating this book. I've also provided commentaries on each poem.  

Unlike previous editions, this illustrated translation emphasizes Lao Tzu's radical social and political ideas, rooting them in a practical yet transcendent spirituality. It is designed to appeal to artists, activists, political innovators, social movement strategists and anyone else engaged in cultivating a more just and peaceful world. The world we dream of exists, and it’s a world that can benefit all of us. We just have to notice we’re already living in it.

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