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Sayings of Lao Tzu by Lao Tzu

Sayings of Lao Tzu

Lao Tzu

Start Publishing PD · Print & ebook · May 22, 2024

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Who it’s for
Lao Tzu reflects on the Tao beyond language, and the difference between essence and appearance.
Genres
Taoist Thought, Taoism, Philosophers & Their Ideas
Published
Start Publishing PD, May 22, 2024

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About this book

The Tao which can be expressed in words is not the eternal Tao; the name which can be uttered is not its eternal name. Without a name it is the Beginning of Heaven and Earth; with a name it is the Mother of all things. Only one who is eternally free from earthly passions can apprehend its spiritual essence; he who is ever clogged by passions can see no more than its outer form. These two things the spiritual and the material.

The Tao Beyond Words

Lao Tzu reflects on the Tao beyond language, and the difference between essence and appearance.

Come here for

  • The Tao beyond words and names
  • The contrast between spiritual essence and outer form

Expect

  • A brief passage on names, beginnings, and earthly passions

Where it sits

Taoism73%
Taoist Thought56%
Philosophers & Their Ideas24%

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Publisher categories

  • Eastern Philosophy
  • Taoist Thought
  • Social Philosophy
Authors
Lao Tzu
Publisher
Start Publishing PD
Published
May 22, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Eastern Philosophy