Tao Te Ching
Tao Te Ching
Lao Tzu
Jason Ferruggia
Jason Ferruggia recommended this book on Twitter.
Stewart Brand
Stewart Brand recommended this book on his "Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization" blog post.
Rick Rubin
Always what you need to read at that particular period of time. It’s a magic book, in that way, in that it always fits. - Rick Rubin
Michael Gervais
[The author's] depth of teachings are complicated to decode and provide foundations for wisdom. - Michael Gervais
Jason Nemer
Oftentimes before meditation, I’ll just open [this book] randomly to a page and read about something and then just have that be what I steep in as I sit. - Jason Nemer
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Tao Te Ching

Tao Te Ching

Lao Tzu
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Lao Tzu
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In the timeless expanse of spiritual literature, the "Tao Te Ching" by Lao Tzu emerges as a beacon of wisdom, guiding individuals toward the essence of harmony and balance. Composed more than two millennia ago, this profound manuscript offers a pathway to understanding the Tao, or the Way, an ineffable force that underlies all existence. With its succinct yet powerful verses, Lao Tzu instructs readers on the virtues of humility, simplicity, and the subtle art of yielding, which together unlock the door to enlightenment and personal transformation. Each chapter serves as a mirror reflecting the interconnectedness of the cosmos and the individual, encouraging a life lived in accordance with the natural order and effortless grace. Beyond its spiritual significance, the "Tao Te Ching" extends its reach into the realms of leadership and personal development, presenting timeless principles that resonate with anyone seeking to lead with integrity and authenticity. Its teachings, characterized by deep insights into the nature of being and the essence of power, remain as relevant today in navigating the complexities of modern life as they were centuries ago. In this edition, the essence of Lao Tzu's message is preserved and made accessible, offering readers a compass by which to orient their lives toward a state of peace and contentment. Through its pages, the "Tao Te Ching" invites us to embark on a journey inward, to discover the profound simplicity of wisdom and to cultivate a life of harmony within the ceaseless flow of existence.

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1 Jan
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Once you get to a certain level, it’s like, wow. - Brian MacKenzie
Jack Ma always carries a copy of this book.
Oftentimes before meditation, I’ll just open [this book] randomly to a page and read about something and then just have that be what I steep in as I sit. - Jason Nemer
Jason Ferruggia recommended this book on Twitter.
Always what you need to read at that particular period of time. It’s a magic book, in that way, in that it always fits. - Rick Rubin
[The author's] depth of teachings are complicated to decode and provide foundations for wisdom. - Michael Gervais
I remember reading it and being like okay, this makes no sense. But you just keep reading it again and again and slowly, I started to get the point of it. - Soman Chainani
Inspired my study of softness and receptivity as a counterpoint to my mad passions. - Josh Waitzkin
One of Jack Dorsey's answers to "what are the books that had a major influence on you?"
Stewart Brand recommended this book on his "Selected Books for the Manual for Civilization" blog post.
Naval Ravikant tweeted about this book.
Simplicity, patience, compassion.These three are your greatest treasures.Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.Patient with both friends and enemies,you accord with the way things are.Compassionate toward yourself,you reconcile all beings in the world.
— Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

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