Taoism & Chinese Philosophy

A rich, poetic, and socially relevant version of the great spiritual and philosophical classic of Taoism from one of America's leading literary figures.

From the National Book Award-winning author of Waiting: a narratively driven, deeply human biography of the 8th century poet, Li Bai--also known as Li Po--one of the most beloved poets ever to emerge from China.

A contemporary graphic novel adaptation of a spiritual classic.

The original mindfulness book, in a landmark new translation by the award-winning translator of the I Ching and The Art of War

The Tao Te Ching is one of the most widely read and deeply loved works of ancient spiritual wisdom in the world. But its dense and cryptic lines can sometimes yield more confusion than illumination. If you’ve ever found yourself understanding the printed words but thinking, Yes, but what does this mean and how is it relevant to me?

This is a book of guidance for life’s journey rooted in the wisdom of ancient China. Author Deng Ming-Dao provides key poetic lines that distill the essence of Taoism, organizing them in the form of a journey. The material here is drawn from three sources: The Tao Te Ching, The Yijing, and 300 Tang Poems.

The eternal fascination of this classic work of religious literaturefirst published over 2,000 years agolies in its profound wisdom, and the light it casts on the spiritual and moral pathway we must all walk.