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portada Tao te Ching (Paperback)
Type
Physical Book
Author
Translated by
Publisher
Language
English
Pages
170
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm
Weight
0.21 kg.
ISBN13
9788793494305

Tao te Ching (Paperback)

Laozi (Author) · James Legge (Translated by) · Fili Public · Paperback

Tao te Ching (Paperback) - Laozi

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Synopsis "Tao te Ching (Paperback) "

The Tao Te Ching, written by ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi around the 6th century BC, explores the fundamental principles of the universe and the nature of existence. Translated by James Legge, a Scottish sinologist, this edition offers an engaging version of Laozi's timeless wisdom. Legge was one of the first Westerners to study Chinese culture and history, and his translation of the Tao Te Ching is one of the most widely read and respected versions in the English language. Laozi, also known as Lao Tzu, is considered one of the greatest philosophers in Chinese history. His teachings are the foundation of Taoism, one of the most important spiritual traditions in China. Laozi's work emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with nature and the universe, and the idea that true strength and power come from humility and simplicity. The Tao Te Ching is a collection of 81 verses that convey these ideas in a simple and profound way.
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Laozi (también conocido como Lao-Tsé) fue un filósofo chino que habría vivido entre los siglos VI y IV a. C., aunque su existencia histórica exacta sigue siendo objeto de debate. Es considerado el fundador del taoísmo, una de las corrientes filosóficas y espirituales más influyentes de China.

Se le atribuye la autoría del Tao Te Ching, una obra breve pero profunda que propone vivir en armonía con el Tao (el “camino” o principio fundamental del universo). En este texto, Laozi defiende la simplicidad, la humildad y la acción sin esfuerzo (wu wei) como formas de alcanzar el equilibrio y la sabiduría.

Según la tradición, Laozi trabajó como archivista en la corte imperial de la dinastía Zhou y, desilusionado con la corrupción de la sociedad, decidió abandonar la civilización. Antes de partir hacia el oeste, un guardián le pidió que dejara por escrito su enseñanza, dando origen al Tao Te Ching.

Su pensamiento ha influido profundamente en la filosofía, la política y la espiritualidad de Asia, y sigue siendo una fuente de inspiración en todo el mundo.
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