Tao Tê Ching, here translated under the title of The Way of Life, is ancient China's great contribution to the literature of mys-ticism. It also brings a message of living simply, finding contentment with a minimum of comfort, and the prizing of culture above all else.

Tao Te Ching contains the time-honored teachings of Taoism, the philosophy and faith of Lao Tzu and other religious hermits in China centuries ago.

This is a brilliant new translation, by a noted authority, of the eighty-one poems constituting an Eastern classic, the mystical and moral teachings of which have profoundly influenced the sacred scriptures of many religions.

Tao Tê Ching has been translated more frequently than any other religious book except the Bible.