Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao: A Contemporary Translation of the Most Popular Book Taoist Book in China

by Li-Ying-Chang, Eva Wong

Considered by many Taoists and non-Taoists alike to be an essential guide to living, Lao-tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao was written by the twelfth-century sage Le Ying-chang. Presenting foundational teachings and practices of the Action and Karma school of Taoism, it is replete with folk stories illustrating the teachings and an introductory essay that discusses the more esoteric meaning of the passages. Told with clarity and depth, these seminal Taoist teachings offer guidance on leading a balanced healthy life.

150 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2003

Reviews

[Tiegel · Rating 1 out of 5]

The translation is probably fine, the writing is ok, the pictoral and presentation is ok. I'm marking this because of the content of the book and not the translation. It deeply saddens me to see this being so antithetical to earlier Taoist texts like Tao Te Ching/King and Zhuangzi. This is prison named Taoism condeming actions, praising actions, and synchretising things like Confucius virtuousness into itself in the worst ways.

[Anna Lee Simpson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Must read for alternative thinkers. A great follow up book is The Book of Chuang Tzu translated by Martin Palmer. Writings regarding the perfect state where primal, innate nature rules.