Paperback. A renowned Taoist scholar offers a conversational and modern-day translation ofLieh-tzu'smasterwork, one of the most important texts in TaoismLieh-tzu is a collection of stories and philosophical musings of a sage of the same name who lived around the fourth centuryBCE.Lieh-tzu'steachings range from the origin and purpose of life, the Taoist view of reality, and the nature of enlightenment to the training of the body and mind, communication, and the importance of personal freedom. This distinctive translation presentsLieh-tzuas a friendly, intimate companion speaking directly to the reader in a contemporary voice about matters relevant to our everyday lives. A translation of ancient sage Lieh-Tzu's Taoist text, this book is a collection of stories and philosophical musing from the fourth century BCE. The translation presents Lieh-Tzu as a friendly, intimate companion speaking directly to the reader in a contemporary voice. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781570628993

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Title: Lieh-tzu (Paperback)

Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc, Boston

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

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The Lieh-tzu is a collection of stories and philosophical musings of a sage of the same name who lived around the fourth century BCE. Lieh-tzu's teachings range from the origin and purpose of life, the Taoist view of reality, and the nature of enlightenment to the training of the body and mind, communication, and the importance of personal freedom. This distinctive translation presents Lieh-tzu as a friendly, intimate companion speaking directly to the reader in a contemporary voice about matters relevant to our everyday lives.

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Eva Wong is an independent scholar and a practitioner of the Taoist arts of the Pre-Celestial Way and Complete Reality lineages. She has written and translated many books on Taoism and related topics, including A Master Course in Feng-Shui; Tales of the Taoist Immortals; and Taoism: An Essential Guide.

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