{"product_id":"tao-te-ching-9781838863623","title":"Tao Te Ching","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo understanding of Chinese civilization is possible without a grasp of Taoism, the philosophy that has shaped not just Chinese spirituality but also art, science and politics. And it was in theand Tao Te Ching, written around 300BC, that the fundamental beliefs of Taoism were first gathered. This short, wise but very humble book went on to influence on philosophy, religion and politics. In a compellingly simple rhetorical style the book addresses how to live a simple, peaceful and harmonious life, how to rid oneself of desires and free society of institutions that promote greed. This dual-language edition ofand Tao Te Chingand presents the original Chinese characters with a new translation on the facing page, and is illustrated throughout to make an attractive pocket gift edition. With a new introduction that discusses the questioned authorship of the text and editorial notes, all 81 brief chapters are included, ranging from advice for politicians to wise words for the everyday person. Of immense influence across millennia,and Tao Te Chingand is a classic text richly deserving this handy pocket edition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lao Tzu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44212482998332,"sku":"9781838863623","price":3145.5,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/7706\/7836\/files\/9781838863623.jpg?v=1776696712","url":"https:\/\/libertybooksstore.myshopify.com\/products\/tao-te-ching-9781838863623","provider":"LibertyBooksStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}