Taxo te Ching

Although translations and interpretations of the Tao te Ching abound and new editions are released yearly, few accomplish the hard work of linking and bridging the Tao's profound message to the needs of modern readers. There may be a profusion of versions, but our lives and our world reflect little of the deep, transformative potential of this important text.

"Stressed-out readers will find her advice a salve in an overly hurried and critical world." —Publisher's Weekly

For the true bibliophile and design-savvy book lover, here is the next set of Penguin's celebrated Great Ideas series by some of history's most innovative thinkers.

"A Book on Purpose" as Interpreted by Rev. Devan Jesse Byrne in discussion with Max Tamago - C-A5.1

"A Book on Purpose" as Interpreted by Rev. Devan Jesse Byrne in discussion with Max Tamago - C-A5.1

• Restores the feminine essence of the Tao Te Ching as well as the simplicity and poetic undertones of the chapters
• Offers commentary for each of the 81 chapters and key Chinese characters to reveal their profound wisdom
• Translated from ancient silk and bamboo slip manuscripts, the oldest known copies of the Tao Te Ching
• Paper with French flaps