A luxury, keep-sake edition of an ancient Chinese scripture This ancient text, fundamental to Taoism, has become a source of inspiration and guidance for millions in modern society. It's focus on attunement, rather than mindless striving, offers an alternative to command-and-control leadership and a different way of seeing personal success – a position that has led to this ancient Chinese text becoming an internationally bestselling personal development guide. Now the text has been given a makeover and this deluxe, gift edition is set to become the market leader, following in the footsteps of the other bestselling Capstone Classic editions. Includes: Paints a picture of a person in full attunementIllustrates how fulfillment and peace, without struggle, can deliver to us what we need and desireAn alternative way to view personal successA new introduction by Tom Butler Bowdon, the classic personal development expert
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A luxury, keep-sake edition of an ancient Chinese scripture This ancient text, fundamental to Taoism, has become a source of inspiration and guidance for millions in modern society.
An Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon vii About Tom Butler-Bowdon xxv Tao Te Ching 1
A TIMELESS PHILOSOPHY ON PERSONAL SUCCESS One of the true classics of international literature, the Tao Te Ching is still a source of inspiration and guidance for millions. The oldest scripture of Taoism, its focus on attunement, rather than mindless striving, offers an alternative to command-and-control leadership and a different way of seeing and achieving personal success. This keepsake edition includes an introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon, drawing out lessons for the contemporary reader, showing how the Tao Te Ching remains vital reading for anyone seeking to win without conflict, and to achieve a balanced and productive life.
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ISBN
9780857083111
Publisert
2012-04-13
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Vendor
Capstone Publishing Ltd
Vekt
318 gr
Høyde
201 mm
Bredde
135 mm
Dybde
23 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
208
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Lao Tzu lived in the 6th century BC according to Chinese tradition, and was his country's greatest mystic philosopher. He is considered the founder of Taoism, and is revered as a deity in the Taoist religion.
Tom Butler-Bowdon is the author of five bestselling books on classic self-help and motivational writing. He has been described by USA Today as 'a true scholar of this type of literature'. Tom has also written introductions to the other editions in the Capstone Classics series.