Side Notes on the Tao Te Ching

Author: Zou Mulu
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Faced with the numerous different versions and commentaries of the Tao Te Ching before him—although there are already over fifty—should he thoroughly collect all ancient and modern works discussing or interpreting Laozi, it is likely that even ten times that amount would still leave much to be desired. This book not only contributed to the birth of China but also nurtured the formation of the Han nationality, and this should not be considered an exaggeration. A glorious dynasty in Chinese history—the Great Han—laid a solid foundation for its powerful political policies and national fundamental principles based on the principle of "tranquility and non-action" (qingjing wuwei) presented in this book. Faced with the numerous different versions and commentaries of the Tao Te Ching before him—although there are already over fifty—should he thoroughly collect all ancient and modern works discussing or interpreting Laozi, it is likely that even ten times that amount would still leave much to be desired. This book not only contributed to the birth of China but also nurtured the formation of the Han nationality, and this should not be considered an exaggeration. A glorious dynasty in Chinese history—the Great Han—laid a solid foundation for its powerful political policies and national fundamental principles based on the principle of "tranquility and non-action" (qingjing wuwei) presented in this book.