Description: The Tao Te Ching, or, The Tao and its Characteristics Lao Tzu, translated by James Legge The Tao Te Ching is an ancient Chinese classic text written by sage Lao Tzu in the sixth century BC. It can be translated into English as "The Classic of the Virtuous Way". The book is a sequence of 81 short poems structured in two parts - the Tao Ching (chapters 1-37) and the Te Ching (chapters 38-81). The style combines two elements: short, memorable declarative statements and intentional contradictions that force the listener to reconcile the resulting ambiguities. The absence of grammatical connectors increases the ambiguity and gives rise to varying interpretations. The Tao Te Ching is a fundamental text in both religious and philosophical Taoism and has greatly influenced Confucianism, Legalism, and Chinese Buddhism, which was originally introduced to China through Taoist concepts and terminology. . It is a continuing source of inspiration to Chinese artists and is one of the most translated works in all of world literature. Features Cover Artwork Disc contains 300 dpi image files for printing cover artwork. CD label art includes both square JPG and round PNG formats. CD jewel case art includes cover, inner insert, and J-card. DVD case art includes wrapper for Amaray box and inner insert. Credits Production Meta Coordinator: Annie Coleman Rothenberg Artwork Cover: Laozi Riding an Ox, hanging scroll, light color on paper. Located at the National Palace Museum. Laozi is carrying a copy of the Dao De Jing. Middle Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Zhang Lu Inset: Pakua with frame, 1 September 2007, Benoît Stella alias BenduKiwi. Inset: Confucius presenting the young Gautama Buddha to Laozi. Qing Dynasty. Insert: Background same as cover. The Yin and Yang with white representing Yang and black representing Yin. December 7, 2007, Klem. 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Table of Contents Track Track Title Length 01 Book I Tao Ching - Chapters 1-9 8:48 02 Book I Tao Ching - Chapters 10-18 10:11 03 Book I Tao Ching - Chapters 19-27 10:40 04 Book I Tao Ching - Chapters 28-37 11:05 05 Book II Te Ching - Chapters 38-45 10:17 06 Book II Te Ching - Chapters 46-54 10:03 07 Book II Te Ching - Chapters 55-63 12:01 08 Book II Te Ching - Chapters 64-72 10:13 09 Book II Te Ching - Chapters 73-81 10:19 Terms and Conditions Terms of Sale You can pay using the Checkout button when the listing ends or wait to receive an automated email invoice shortly after the listing ends with totals and payment instructions. If you are buying multiple items and want to request a discount for shipping costs, we suggest you request an invoice using the button for that in the shopping cart. When we receive your request, we will figure the discount and send an invoice which can be used to finalize payment. Checkout must be completed within 7 days of the close of listing. 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Book Title: 1 hour and 34 minutes
Narrative Type: Non-Fiction
Narrator: Eric S. Piotrowski
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Literature, Classic
Case Type: Paper Sleeve
Format: MP3 CD
Type: Audiobook
Features: Disc includes artwork for CD and DVD case, 1st Edition
Author: Aaron Blabey, Lao Tzu
Publication Year: 2015
Language: English
Length: Unabridged
Subject: Philosophy
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Publisher: MP3 Audiobook Classics
Run Time: 1 hour and 34 minutes
Genre: Philosophy