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Tao Te Ching (the Way) by Lao-Tzu: Special Collector's Edition with an Introduction by the Dalai Lama Hardcover – January 1, 2011

by Professor Lao Tzu (Author), His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Introduction)
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The Tao Te Ching has long been considered to be one of the most important philosophical texts ever written, providing a guide to living and great insight into the wisdom of the ages. In eighty-one brief chapters, Lao-Tzu's 'Tao Te Ching, ' or 'Book of the Way, ' provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao-the basic principle of the universe. This translation of the work of Lao Tzu is represented beautifully in this special collector's edition and is highly regarded and considered by many to be the definitive English translation noted for its clarity of expression and for maintaining the integrity of the original text. These eighty-one verses of the Tao Te Ching resound with the elegant, simple yet powerful all-penetrating ideas that have made this ancient work a cornerstone of the world's wisdom literature. This Special Collector's Edition of the Tao Te Ching includes an Introduction by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on his message of truth, compassion and peace. REVIEWS: "One of the most important and profound texts of world literature." - Publisher's Weekly "This Special Collector's Edition is a revelation in its own right. For those seeking a better understanding of themselves, this translation delivers a wealth of wisdom and insights. " - Des Moines Register "It is rare that so few words can contain so much power." - Dr. Wayne Dyer

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  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2011
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.31 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1936828537
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1936828531
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nmd Books (January 1, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 102 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1936828537
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1936828531
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.31 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 52 ratings

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1.0 out of 5 stars Poor Quality / Formatting / Translation
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019
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I feel really bad leaving a one-star review, and maybe I'm being way too picky here, but . . . I picked up this book because I enjoy reading philosophical / spiritual texts, and I haven't yet read The Tao Te Ching. I suppose I should have been tipped off by the "special collector's edition" in the subtitle--which feels like a money grab, like luring people in--but this isn't worth the $25+. There's no formatting, the binding is cheap, and the print is bold and dark on very bright, thin paper. Nor was there a note about the translator (and the translation itself left much to be desired). It looks like a book that's cheaply and carelessly mass-produced--which begs the question: why is it so expensive?

And to be honest . . . the introduction by the Dalai Lama didn't quite strike a chord with me, perhaps because it seems to be the main "selling point" (dare I say it) of the book . . . all of which feels both antithetical to Taoism and Buddhism. I'm not saying there isn't wisdom in what he wrote, but it just didn't work for me. Again, maybe it was the binding / printing / presentation that threw me off . . .

But that having been said, I have no idea behind the work that went into this book. Maybe the publishers put a ton of effort into it? I don't know. At the risk of sounding like a capitalist to the core--the price just isn't worth it.

Personally, I'd recommend looking elsewhere. After donating this to the "Free Books" shelf in my apartment building, that's exactly what I'm doing.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Print formatting errors. Worst ever translation
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2020
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This is a cheaply made book, a bad joke to label it a "Special Collector's Edition". There are print layout and format errors in the Dalai Lama's intro. I hold a doctorate in Religious Studies and this is the worst translation I have run across of the Tao Te Ching.
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Haven't read yet but I've heard a very good read
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Rene
3.0 out of 5 stars Introduction Dalaï Lama
Reviewed in Canada on January 24, 2023
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Je suis désappointé par l’introduction du Dalaï-lama. Il ne parle pas du Taoïsme et de son implication dans le monde moderne. Il parle de compassion et d’amour. Il a fuit son pays. Il aurait dû y resté et faire comme Gandhi. Restez avec les siens avec compassion et amour. Au lieu de fuir l’ennemi qui est à l’intérieur de son âme. Qui je suis pour écrire cela… Santokdyal gardien du cœur de Sainte Marie don l’âme est éternel 😇 l’amour d’autrui passe par l’amour de Soi et celle des autres viens tout seul par la compassion ❤️‍🩹 la respiration est la vie 🙏
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on April 25, 2018
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Very logical thoughts and observations on life ideas even applicable today
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Leonard Johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars Great contents. Wold have preferred a less glossy cover.
Reviewed in Australia on January 22, 2022
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The design of the cover is OK but don't like the glossy finish - mat or satin would have been better, cloth texture best.
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Jenna C.
1.0 out of 5 stars FAKE PRODUCT - DO NOT BUY
Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2024
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Says it is printed by NMDBooks.com. DOES NOT EXIST
Translation of Lao Tzu's writing is the worst ever - like cheap AI.
Even 'Dalai Lama' is misspelled at the end of his intro as 'Dali Lama'
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Fred walker
1.0 out of 5 stars Do NOT purchase not worth the money
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2021
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This book starts with a very poor cover especially the back. Poor fit and the front leaves little to the imagination for a collectors version. This is not a collectors version by any stretch. The interpretations are lacking. I just am so disappointed for $30 it is a terrible value.
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