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Tao Te Ching

By: Lao Tsu (translated by Gia-fu Feng, Jane English)
Narrated by: Dr. Jacob Needleman
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The Tao Te Ching, a 6th century B.C. Chinese masterpiece, is one of the world's most revered sources of spiritual wisdom. This authoritative translation by Gia-fu Feng and Jane English captures the essence of Lao Tsu's language, bringing the Tao Te Ching's powerful message to a whole new generation of students. This collection is read by renowned philosopher and author Dr. Jacob Needleman, who also provides illuminating commentary on the text. This ancient classic presents timeless spiritual meditations on wisdom in action, illustrating important lessons that have resonated with its students for centuries.Recording (P)1990 by Audio Literature; Copyright ©1972 by Gia-fu Feng and Jane English Bibles Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Philosophy Taoism Student Wisdom

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Music to my ears

Very well suited narrator. I listen to it over and over again in smaller doses

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the dao de jing isn't supposed to have chapters

I originally didn't give this the full five stars, but it turns out that the dao de jing was originally written without chapters

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Powerful and beautifully read

I love this reading of the Tao by Jacob Needleman, powerful and insightfully conveyed, thankyou

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Words that hint at mystery under the manifest

Words and symbols can only hint at the mystery under the manifestation, they act as subtle guides, the rest is up to conscious experience.

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Interesting

I enjoyed this book. I found some of it to be difficult to understand, it has some very profound philosophys. The book overall eas quitr good, I recommend listening to it all at once and probably a few times.

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