Lao Tzu and Ellen M Chen - Tao Te Ching (pdf) torrent

Lao Tzu and Ellen M. Chen - Tao Te Ching: A New Translation with Commentary (Paragon House, 1989). 274 pages.

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This incisive, illuminating translation of the Tao Te Ching treats these sacred writings as religious philosophy having as their central message the value of peace. Refreshing and challenging, this is a landmark work for all those investigating Eastern religion and philosophy.

From Library Journal

Yet another translation of the Tao Te Ching would seem unnecessary, but this new one has considerably more depth than other recent efforts. It incorporates material from newly discovered texts and examines critically both the variant readings of the several source texts and past translations of the often cryptic original. Following each chapter with a detailed analysis, and offering an extensive glossary and bibliography, it discusses authorship, date, and purpose of the Tao Te Ching. The overall thrust is to depict this work as a unified religious document, a guide to re-integrating the social with the natural that is worthy of modern study. In fact, Chen initially intended to call her book The Idea of Peace in Classical Taoism. For serious readers of Chinese religion and philosophy.

Review

"...a thorough, generally well-balanced, and highly informative work of scholarship." - Journal of Ecumenical Studies

"In this timely reinterpretation, Chen sketches the ecological relationship 'conducive to establishing peace on earth among all creatures' and stresses the lesson that the text has for our current imperiled world situation." - Choice