| Lieh-Tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living Revised Edition Contributor(s): Wong, Eva (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1570628998 ISBN-13: 9781570628993 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: The "Lieh-tzu" is a collection of stories and philosophical musings of a sage of the same name who lived around the fourth century BCE. Lieh-tzu's teachings range from the origin and purpose of life, the Taoist view of reality, and the nature of enlightenment to the training of the body and mind, communication, and the importance of personal freedom. This distinctive translation presents Lieh-tzu as a friendly, intimate companion speaking directly to the reader in a contemporary voice about matters relevant to our everyday lives. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Taoism (see Also Philosophy - Taoist) - Philosophy | Eastern - Philosophy | Taoist |
| Dewey: 181.114 |
| Series: Shambhala Dragon Editions |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.80 lbs) 264 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A renowned Taoist scholar offers a conversational and modern-day translation of Lieh-tzu's masterwork, one of the most important texts in Taoism Lieh-tzu is a collection of stories and philosophical musings of a sage of the same name who lived around the fourth century BCE. Lieh-tzu's teachings range from the origin and purpose of life, the Taoist view of reality, and the nature of enlightenment to the training of the body and mind, communication, and the importance of personal freedom. This distinctive translation presents Lieh-tzu as a friendly, intimate companion speaking directly to the reader in a contemporary voice about matters relevant to our everyday lives. |