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What is one practical inspiration you held onto after reading the tao te ching. Another is by giafu feng and jane english for wildwood house 1973. Title, the tao teh king, or the tao and its characteristics. The very best translation ive found is by giafu feng and jane english, first. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 160 pages and is available in paperback format. Known versions and commentaries date back two millennia, including ancient bamboo, silk, and paper manuscripts discovered in the twentieth century. It is through alignment with the way we come to know the universe, and ourselves.
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