Östasiatiska religioner

Tao te ching, taoismens källa, den över 2000 år gamla boken om Vägen och Dygden, enligt legenden skriven av Lao Tzu, är en av de stora klassikerna. Taoismens milda och insiktsfulla livsfilosofi presenteras i 81 verser, som sedan tillkomsten varit ledstjärnor för allt österländskt tänkande, det senaste seklet också i allt högre grad för västerlandet.

Stefan Stenudd har gjort den svenska tolkningen, där den senaste tidens arkeologiska fynd från Kina inkluderats. Han har också skrivit omfattande förklaringar. Poeten Li Li har granskat tolkningen.

Den rosades i pressen för sitt klara språk och sin fyndiga kommentartext. Sedan sin första upplaga har boken omarbetats och kompletterats, såväl med fylligare kommentarer och fler bilder, som de nyaste rönen om denna åldriga men livslevande urkund.

Denna upplaga, den sjätte, har oförändrat textinnehåll från 2004 års upplaga.

Humoristisk & upplysande Nalle Puh-klassiker i ny presentutgåva

»Vad är det där du håller på och skriver?« frågade Puh och kravlade upp på skrivbordet. »Tao enligt Puh«, svarade jag. »Ta å vadå?« frågade Puh och suddade till ett ord som jag just hade skrivit. »Tao enligt Puh«, svarade jag och petade undan hans tass med pennan. »Jag tycker snarare att det är aj enligt Puh«, sa Puh och gned tassen. »Ja, men det är det alltså inte«, sa jag lite förgrymmat. »Vad handlar det om?« frågade Puh, lutade sig fram och suddade till ett ord igen. »Det handlar om hur man håller sig lugn och glad i alla livets skiften«, röt jag. »Har du läst det?« frågade Puh.

Tao enligt Puh är en lika humoristisk som upplysande introduktion till taoismen, som sedan sin första utgåva för 40 år sedan har sålt i över en miljon exemplar världen över. Här presenteras boken i en ny, efterlängtad presentutgåva, illustrerad med E. H. Shepards klassiska Nalle Puh-teckningar. I översättning av Erik Frykman.

BENJAMIN HOFF [f. 1946 i Portland, Oregon] är en amerikansk författare, mest känd för sina bästsäljare Tao enligt Puh och uppföljaren Te enligt Nasse.

The most accessible and authoritative modern English translation of this esoteric but infinitely practical bestselling book. "No one has done better in conveying Lao Tsu's simple and laconic style of writing, so as to produce an English version almost as suggestive of the many meanings intended." —Alan WattsFor nearly two generations, Gia-fu Feng and Jane English's bestselling translation of the Tao Te Ching has been the standard for those seeking access to the wisdom of Taoist thought. Now Jane English and her long-time editor, Toinette Lippe, have revised and refreshed the translation so that it more faithfully reflects the Classical Chinese in which it was first written, taking into account changes in our own language and eliminating any lingering infelicities. They have retained the simple clarity of the original rendering of a sometimes seemingly obtuse spiritual text, a clarity that has made this version a classic in itself, selling over a million copies. 

Written most probably in the sixth century B.C. by Lao Tsu, this esoteric but infintely practical book has been translated into English more frequently than any other work except the Bible. Gia-fu Feng and Jane English's superb translation offers the essence of each word and makes Lao Tsu's teaching immediate and alive. This edition includes an introduction and notes by the well-known writer and scholar of philosophy and comparative religion, Jacob Needleman.

The bestselling, widely acclaimed translation from Stephen Mitchell

In eighty-one brief chapters, Lao-tzu''s Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao—the basic principle of the universe.

One of the best-selling English-language translations of the Taoteching.

“A refreshing new translation. . . . Highly recommended.”—Library Journal

“With its clarity and scholarly range, this version of the Taoteching works as both a readable text and a valuable resource of Taoist interpretation.”—Publishers Weekly

“Read it in confidence that it comes as close as possible to expressing the Chinese text in English.”—Victor Mair, professor of Chinese studies, University of Pennsylvania

Lao-tzu’s Taoteching is an essential volume of world literature, and Red Pine’s nuanced and authoritative English translation—reissued and published with the Chinese text en face—is one of the best-selling versions. Features that set this volume apart from other translations are its commentaries by scores of Taoist scholars, poets, monks, recluses, adepts, and emperors spanning more than two thousand years. “I envisioned this book,” Red Pine notes in his introduction, “as a discussion between Lao-tzu and a group of people who have thought deeply about his text.”

Sages have no mind of their owntheir mind is the mind of the peopleto the good they are goodto the bad they are gooduntil they become goodto the true they are trueto the false they are trueuntil they become true . . .

Lao-tzu (ca. 600 BCE) was a Chinese sage who Confucius called “a dragon among men.” He served as Keeper of the Royal Archives and authored the Taoteching.

Red Pine is one of the world’s foremost translators of Chinese literary and religious texts. His books include The Heart Sutra, Poems of the Masters, and a collection of all the known poems by the mountain hermit Han Shan, The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain.

This handsome hardback edition presents the classic text, Tao Te Ching, beautifully illustrated in full colour with traditional Chinese artwork. The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2,500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of eastern philosophy. Best translated as the classic of the way and its power (or virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility, and 'non-action', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound.This illustrated hardback edition features exquisite Chinese images in full-colour that bring out the timeless wisdom of the text and its subtle guidance on how to live well.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Ancient Wisdom Library series brings together classic works on ancient philosophy and spirituality, each imparting timeless wisdom which continues to resonate in the modern world. These compact hardback editions with full-colour illustrations are perfect for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power (or Virtue), its teachings are of simplicity, humility and 'non-action', and its cadenced poetry is at once spare and profound. This beautiful compact hardback edition, with gilded edges and foil on the cover, makes a wonderful gift.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.