{"product_id":"tao-teh-ching-9781590302460","title":"Tao Teh Ching","description":"Written more than two thousand years ago, the \u003ci\u003eTao Teh Ching \u003c\/i\u003e, or \"The Classic of the Way and Its Virtue,\" has probably had a greater influence on Asian thought than any other single book. It is also one of the true classics of the world of spiritual literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTraditionally attributed to the near-legendary \"Old Master,\" Lao Tzu, the \u003ci\u003eTao Teh Ching \u003c\/i\u003e teaches that the qualities of the enlightened sage or ideal ruler are identical with those of the perfected individual. Today, Lao Tzu's words are as useful in mastering the arts of leadership in business and politics as they are in developing a sense of balance and harmony in everyday life. To follow the Tao or Way of all things and realize their true nature is to embdy humility, spontaneity, and generosity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJohn C. H. Wu has done a remarkable job of rendering this subtle text into English while retaining the freshness and depth of the original. A jurist and scholar, Dr. Wu was a recognized authority on Taoism and the translator of several Taoist and Zen texts and of Chinese poetry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot much is known about the legendary Lao Tzu, to whom authorship of the \u003ci\u003eTao Te Ching \u003c\/i\u003e is popularly attributed. Some scholars believe the author was an elder contemporary of Confucius.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Shambhala Classics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527905775890,"sku":"9781590302460","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ee7fb598-2ee4-4ad6-9ac7-7087de15b7bc.jpg?v=1745355053","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tao-teh-ching-9781590302460","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}