Further Teachings of Lao-Tzu: Understanding the Mysteries
by Thomas Cleary
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A translation of the Chinese text known as Wen-tzu which has been regarded as a great achievement of ancient Taoism. It seeks to show that the cultivation of spontaneity is essential to both the enlightened individual and the wise leader.Tags
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Thomas Cleary holds a Ph.D. in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University. He is the translator of over fifty volumes of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Islamic texts from Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, Pali, and Arabic
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- 181.114 — Philosophy and Psychology Ancient, medieval & eastern philosophy Eastern philosophy Far East and South Asia China & Korea Taoism
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- BL1900 .W462 .E5 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions Asian. Oriental By region or country China Taoism
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