For nearly two generations this 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 longtime editor Toinette Lippe have refreshed and revised the translation so that it more faithfully reflects the Classical Chinese in which it was first written while taking into account changes in our own language and eliminating any lingering infelicities This beautiful oversized edition features over a hundred new photographs by Jane English that help express the vast spirit of the Tao Also included is an introduction by the wellknown writer and scholar of philosophy and comparative religion Jacob NeedlemannbspLao Tsus philosophy is simple Accept what is in front of you without wanting the situation to be other than it is Study the natural order of things and work with it rather than against it for to try to change what is only sets up resistance Nature provides everything without requiring payment or