A Translation Of Lao Tzǔ S Tao Tê Ching And Wang Pi S Commentary

Author : Paul J. Lin
Publisher : U OF M CENTER FOR CHINESE STUDIES
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1977-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780892640300

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A Translation of Lao-tzu’s Tao Te Ching and Wang Pi’s Commentary by Paul J. Lin Pdf

During the Spring-Autumn period (722–420 BCE) and the time of the Warring States (480–222 CE), China was in great turmoil. Intellectuals and social reformers sifted through their wisdom and knowledge of China’s experiences up to then, attempting to find a solution to their situation. The Tao Te Ching, one of the foremost products of the era, is a metaphysical book, a source of the highest political thought. Many readers have found in it representations of the highest ideals of human endeavors. Yet given its likely oral origin and the technological limitations of its early textual transmission, the Tao Te Ching raises numerous questions related to authorship, date of origin, internal organization, textual coherence, and editorial history. Of the scores of translations of the Tao Te Ching, the great majority are based on the edition prepared by the third-century scholar Wang Pi. Wang’s profound commentary is itself a deeply influential text in the development of Taoist thought. Paul Lin presents the commentary, otherwise unavailable in English, in the form of footnotes accompanying his meticulous rendition of the Taoist classic.

Author : Paul J. Lin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1286317721

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A Translation of Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching and Wang Pi's Commentary by Paul J. Lin Pdf

During the Spring-Autumn period (722-420 BCE) and the time of the Warring States (480-222 CE), China was in great turmoil. Intellectuals and social reformers sifted through their wisdom and knowledge of China's experiences up to then, attempting to find a solution to their situation. The Tao Te Ching, one of the foremost products of the era, is a metaphysical book, a source of the highest political thought. Many readers have found in it representations of the highest ideals of human endeavors. Yet given its likely oral origin and the technological limitations of its early textual transmission, the Tao Te Ching raises numerous questions related to authorship, date of origin, internal organization, textual coherence, and editorial history. Of the scores of translations of the Tao Te Ching, the great majority are based on the edition prepared by the third-century scholar Wang Pi. Wang's profound commentary is itself a deeply influential text in the development of Taoist thought. Paul Lin presents the commentary, otherwise unavailable in English, in the form of footnotes accompanying his meticulous rendition of the Taoist classic.

Author : Laozi,Paul J. Lin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : China
ISBN : 0892640308

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A Translation of Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching and Wang Pi's Commentary by Laozi,Paul J. Lin Pdf

Author : Michael LaFargue
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781438409870

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The Tao of the Tao Te Ching by Michael LaFargue Pdf

In this new translation and commentary, LaFargue interprets the concept of "Tao" in the Tao Te Ching as a spiritual state of mind cultivated in a particular school in ancient China‚ a state of mind which also expressed itself in a simple but satisfying life-style, and in a low-key but effective style of political leadership. The interpretation offered here is not only historically accurate, but also conveys the spiritual depth of the Tao Te Ching and its contemporary relevance. The translation is made transparent by a design that presents all of the commentary on the page facing the relevant text.

Author : Victor H. Mair,Lao Tzu
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307434630

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Tao Te Ching by Victor H. Mair,Lao Tzu Pdf

A landmark translation of one of the most popular works of world literture, this edition of the Tao Te Ching is based on the Ma-wang-tui manuscripts.

Author : Robert G.Henricks
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307775344

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Lao-Tzu: Te-Tao Ching by Robert G.Henricks Pdf

Lao-tzu’s Te-Tao Ching has been treasured for thousands of years for its poetic statement of life’s most profound and elusive truths. Although the Te-Tao Ching is widely read, the author’s enigmatic style and the less than perfect condition of the Chinese originals make many of its brief poems difficult to understand. So readers of find literature hailed the discovery, in 1973, of two copies of the Te-Tao Ching which had been buried in 168 B.C. These manuscripts are more than five centuries older than any others known, and they correct many defects of later versions: their grammar and vocabulary frequently make the classic easier to understand; lost lines are restored (as many as three in some poems); some sections follow a more logical sequence. Such differences make it necessary to reevaluate traditional interpretations of the Te-Tao Ching, and Professor Henricks has done this in an extensive commentary to his excellent new translation. In addition, Professor Henricks has provided an introduction that explains the basics of Taoism and discusses the many other important finds from Ma-want-tui.

Author : Chung-yuan Chang
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857011534

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Tao - A New Way of Thinking by Chung-yuan Chang Pdf

This exceptional translation of the Tao Tê Ching by Chinese scholar Chung-yuan Chang reveals the true wisdom and beauty of this ancient Chinese text. Traditionally attributed to Taoist philosopher Lao Tzu, the Tao Tê Ching remains relevant worldwide today, more than two thousand years after it was written. This translation of the Taoist text, with Chang's accompanying commentaries, illuminates the real meaning of the Tao Tê Ching and makes this Chinese classic both accessible and relevant to modern ways of thinking, without any reduction of the complex thought within its pages. Chang Chung-yuan is unique in his approach and his introduction and commentaries place the Taoist text in the context of Western metaphysics, making reference to Heidegger, Hegel, Schopenhauer, Jung, Plato, Kant and Nietzsche, as well as capturing the context within which Taoism came to the West. Tao: A New Way of Thinking will be fascinating to anyone with an interest in Taoism and will be particularly appealing to those interested in comparative philosophy.

Author : Keith Seddon
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780955684432

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Lao Tzu by Keith Seddon Pdf

This is a new translation of the ancient Chinese Taoist classic, the Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu. It aims at clarity and simplicity. Its underlying philosophy is explored in the Introduction, and key terms are explained in the Glossary. The Index will show whereabouts in the Tao Te Ching key concepts and ideas are mentioned, making it a handy tool for exploring the text and for locating favourite passages. The book is illustrated with pen and ink drawings.

Author : The Arthur Waley Estate,Arthur Waley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781136577215

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The Way and Its Power by The Arthur Waley Estate,Arthur Waley Pdf

First published in 1934. Unlike previous translations, this translation of Lao Tzu's Tao Tê Ching is based not on the medieval commentaries but on a close study of the whole of early Chinese literature.

Author : Alan K. L. Chan
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1991-01-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780791498729

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Two Visions of the Way by Alan K. L. Chan Pdf

Author : Laozi
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780553349351

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Tao Te Ching by Laozi Pdf

A new translation of the ancient Chinese classic based on the recently discovered Ma-wang-tui manuscripts

Author : Wing-tsit Chan
Publisher : Ravenio Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Way of Lao Tzu by Wing-tsit Chan Pdf

No one can understand China or be an intelligent citizen of the world without some knowledge of the Lao Tzu, also called the Tao-te ching (The Classic of the Way and Its Virtue), for it has modified Chinese life and thought throughout history and has become an integral part of world literature. Therefore any new light on it, however little, should prove to be helpful. There have been many translations of this little classic, some of them excellent. Most translators have treated it as an isolated document. Many have taken it as religious literature. A few have related it to ancient Chinese philosophy. But none has viewed it in the light of the entire history of Chinese thought. Furthermore, no translator has consulted extensively the many commentaries regarding the text, much less the thought. Finally, no translator has written a complete commentary from the perspective of the total history of Chinese philosophy. Besides, a comprehensive and critical account of the recent debates on Lao Tzu the man and Lao Tzu the book is long overdue. The present work is a humble attempt to fill these gaps. This 1963 work is organized as follows: I. The Philosophy of Tao 1. Historical Background and the Taoist Reaction 2. The Meaning of Tao 3. The Emphasis on Man and Virtue 4. Weakness and Simplicity 5. Unorthodox Techniques 6. Lao Tzu and Confucius Compared 7. Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu Compared 8. Influences on Neo-Taoism, Buddhism, and Neo-Confucianism 9. The Taoist Religion 10. Taoism in Chinese Life II. Lao Tzu, the Man 1. Traditional Accounts 2. Lao Tzu’s Birthplace and Names 3. Lao Tzu’s Occupation 4. Confucius’ visit to Lao Tzu 5. Lao Lai Tzu and Lao P’eng 6. The Grand Historian 7. Summary and Conclusion III. Lao Tzu, the Book 1. Reactions Against Tradition 2. Arguments About Contemporary References 3. Arguments About Style 4. Arguments About Terminology 5. Arguments About Ideas 7. Titles and Structure 8. Commentaries 9. Translations The Lao Tzu (Tao-te ching)

Author : Laozi,Bi Wang
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Taoism
ISBN : 0231105819

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The Classic of the Way and Virtue by Laozi,Bi Wang Pdf

The most famous and influential Taoist text, the Tao-te Ching is traditionally attributed to Lao Tzu, supposedly a contemporary of Confucius (551-471 B.C).

Author : Laozi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105133170741

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Lao-tzu's Taoteching by Laozi Pdf

One of the best-selling English-language translations of the Taoteching. "A refreshing new translation. . . . Highly recommended."--Library Journal "With its clarity and scholarly range, this version of the Taoteching works as both a readable text and a valuable resource of Taoist interpretation."--Publishers Weekly "Read it in confidence that it comes as close as possible to expressing the Chinese text in English."--Victor Mair, professor of Chinese studies, University of Pennsylvania Lao-tzu's Taoteching is an essential volume of world literature, and Red Pine's nuanced and authoritative English translation--reissued and published with the Chinese text en face--is one of the best-selling versions. Features that set this volume apart from other translations are its commentaries by scores of Taoist scholars, poets, monks, recluses, adepts, and emperors spanning more than two thousand years. "I envisioned this book," Red Pine notes in his introduction, "as a discussion between Lao-tzu and a group of people who have thought deeply about his text." Sages have no mind of their own their mind is the mind of the people to the good they are good to the bad they are good until they become good to the true they are true to the false they are true until they become true . . . Lao-tzu (ca. 600 BCE) was a Chinese sage who Confucius called "a dragon among men." He served as Keeper of the Royal Archives and authored the Taoteching. Red Pine is one of the world's foremost translators of Chinese literary and religious texts. His books include The Heart Sutra, Poems of the Masters, and a collection of all the known poems by the mountain hermit Han Shan, The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain.

Author : Laozi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015038101898

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Lao-tzu's Taoteching by Laozi Pdf

Red Pine's translation of this most revered of Chinese texts breathes new life into the poems and corrects errors in previous interpretations. (Philosophy)