![]() ![]() The first known copies of the Tao Te Ching date from the fourth century B.C., and were written on strips of bamboo. Its origin also remains the subject of fables and scholarly debate. Mystics, students and teachers have discussed the meaning and application of Lao Tzu’s text since its first appearance. This version is simply titled, The Way, as the broader concept of the Way or Tao incorporates remaining in harmony with the natural order of life. ![]() Ching is a classic work, but as with the contents, the title’s meaning is open to some interpretation. Tao Te literally translates as the way of the virtuous. To begin to understand a Chinese philosophical treatise that is nearly 2500 years old, some subjective interpretation is required. There is no definitive edition of the Tao Te Ching in any language. Through its subtle wisdom and timeless appeal, its message has endured and continues to inspire readers. Over centuries, Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching has been translated and adapted hundreds of times. ![]()
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