Tao Te Ching (Annotated): Taoist Philosophy The real meaning of life The wisdom of living Treasured book of life

by Laozi, Song Shoou Jeng (Contribution by)

Overview

"Tao Te Ching" was originally produced by Laozi, Chinese famous philosopher from the Spring and Autumn period. It is considered as Chinese heritage treasure and paramount Taoism literary work. In his original text of formerly over five thousand words, Laozi introduced dao as the "way" which is independent, repeat and without discontinuation. It is the source of the universe and also the presentation of how all things operate."Tao Te Ching" provides great guidance for self-cultivation, settling one's life goal, even with governing a state. In the literature, Laozi's words: "Quiet not to be aggressive, be peaceful and patience", can be seen as the main doctrine of Taoism's teaching. In other words, "Tao Te Ching" teaches people how to love themselves and others, how to survive peacefully with the nature and in conclusion, how to live a joyful life. In this book, the annotator uses fluent and understandable phrases, explaining the insight of enduring wisdom from Laozi. By reading this book, one will surly experience endless benefits.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781722883812
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	09/05/2018
Pages:	316
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.66(d)

About the Author

About the Annotator

Dr. SONG, SHOOU JENG. Ancestral from Anhui Wuwai province, China. He was born in 1956, in Yilan county, Taiwan. He gained his P.H.D at National Central University Department of Electrical Engineering, Taiwan. Dr. Song has been fond of Chinese traditional literature and has worked as a specialist in research center for twenty years. He also teaches in college as an Assistant Professor since 2005 in Taoyuan county, Taiwan. In addition, Dr. Song once served as Head of Department ,Vice President for General Affairs of Taiwan. He has been lecturing "Tao Te Ching" as part of general education subject in universities for years and was also invited to many temples to teach "Tao Te Ching". This book was written based on the notes from lectures.