Volume 1 of sacred writings reveal Tao, the way— the key to living an obstacle-free life. Based on wu-wei, taking no unnatural action, it would make individual existence like the flow of water.

The texts of Taoism / Translated by James Legge .- v.2.

"An unabridged and unaltered republication of the work first published ... in 1891." pt. 1. The Tao te ching of Lao Tz©Œu. The writings of Chuang Tz©Œu (books I-XVII)--pt. 2. The writings of Chuang Tz©Œu (books XVIII-XXXIII) The T℗ʻai Shang Tractate of Actions and their retributions. Appendices I-VIII.

Tao Te Ching is a classic Chinese text, probably from around the 6th century BC. While the authorship is still debated, most of the text is attributed to Lao-Tzu ("Old Master"), who was a court record keeper during the Zhou Dynasty. The text is considered an essential element of Taoist philosophy as well as having significant influences on Chinese religions, including Buddhism. This is a classic translation of the book by James Legge. Visit www.ArcManor.com for other, similar books.

Taoists and non-Taoists alike consider Lao-Tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao, written by the twelfth-century sage Li Ying-Chang, an essential guide to living. Presenting foundational teaching and practices of the Action and Karma school of Taoism, it is replete with stories illustrating the teachings and an introductory essay that discusses the more esoteric meanings of the passages. Told with clarity and depth, these seminal Taoist teachings offer guidance on leading a balanced, healthy life. Sponsored by the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism