{"product_id":"tao-te-ching-1","title":"Tao Te Ching","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tao Te Ching is a foundational text of Taoist philosophy, attributed to the ancient Chinese sage Lao Tzu. Composed of 81 short chapters, the text offers profound wisdom on living in harmony with the Tao, or \"the Way,\" which is the underlying principle of the universe. The \"Tao Te Ching\" addresses themes such as simplicity, humility, and balance, providing timeless guidance for personal and spiritual growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Should Read This Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers timeless philosophical wisdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides practical guidance for living a balanced and harmonious life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages simplicity, humility, and mindfulness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslated by D.C. Lau, ensuring clarity and accessibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfluential in both Eastern and Western thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLao Tzu is a semi-legendary figure believed to have lived in ancient China around the 6th century BCE. He is traditionally credited as the author of the \"Tao Te Ching\" and is considered the founder of Taoism. His teachings emphasize living in harmony with the natural order and cultivating inner peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Translator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e D.C. Lau was a Chinese scholar and translator, known for his translations of Chinese philosophical texts into English. His work on the \"Tao Te Ching\" and other classic texts has made these works accessible to a broader audience, contributing significantly to the understanding of Chinese philosophy in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"National Geographic","offers":[{"title":"Penguin Classics","offer_id":46057541992701,"sku":"","price":798.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Everyman's Library","offer_id":46057552216317,"sku":"","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true},{"title":"FingerPrint Publishing","offer_id":46057552249085,"sku":"","price":640.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/2_1d30dbe1-1bcd-4b4e-aff1-cf26088372f3.jpg?v=1693289850","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/ja\/products\/tao-te-ching-1","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}