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The Tao Speaks: Lao-Tzu's Whispers of Wisdom | 
 enlarge | Creators: Chih-chung Tsai, Brian Bruya
Publisher: Anchor
Category: Book
List Price: $12.95
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Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 527656
Media: Paperback
Edition: Anchor Books Ed
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 112
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 8 x 0.3
ISBN: 0385472595
Dewey Decimal Number: 299.51482
EAN: 9780385472593
ASIN: 0385472595
Publication Date: June 20, 1995
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Product Description
The centuries-old wisdom of the Tao, as toldthrough the profoundly wise and delightfullyentertaining illustrations of Tsai Chih Chung.
InThe Tao Speaks, Tsai Chih Chungbrilliantly retells, through his enchanting andirreverently humorous cartoon panels, the twothousand-year-old text of Tao Te Ching,the inspiring classic upon which Taoism isbased.
Attributed to the great Chinese philosopherLao-tzu, the Tao Te Ching hasattracted generations of followers from across theworld to its simple tenets of modesty, peace, andrealism. According to Lao-tzu, "If we are atpeace with ourselves and the world around us,success will come unsought." Advocating poise,serenity, and complete assurance, Lao-tzu teachesmen and women to work with nature rather than resistit.
The Tao Speaksoffers the centuries-old wisdom of the Tao to modernreaders searching for new ways to bring meaning tolife. As with Tsai Chih Chung's previous books,the original Chinese notes are contained in themargins of each page as an aid to scholars andChinese-speaking readers.
"Tsai ChihChung's books are awe-inspiring. his line is elegant;his characters are sharply drawn; his humor is slyand appropriate; and his subject is profound. Thisis cartooning of the highest order." -- LarryGonick, author of The Cartoon History OfThe Universe, Volumes I and II.
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 Most approachable Introduction to the Dao October 19, 2008
I have read the Tao Te Ching years ago, and found it mostly unintelligible and illogical. For years I have given up on trying to understand anything because it made little sense. That is, until I met this wonderful cartoon series by Zhizhong Cai. Here I found even some of the most complicated and esoteric principles of Taoism explained using brilliant flowing art and very simple examples from ordinary experience. For instance, to illustrate the Taoist principle of aaefirmness is not necessarily strength while weakness actually is strengtha, there is a panel showing water in flood surrounding mountains: aaewater is the most pliant of things, and yet it can erode away mountains and carve out canyons.a After reading each of these panels, I get this click of recognition. I finally understand what the Tao is all about, and it makes a lot of sense.
The size of the book is very good. Nearly 100 pages containing roughly 6 panels per page is enough to leave my head reeling with ideas. The art is very beautiful and interesting. Further, the edition I have (which is square in shape) has a side panel on every page containing the text of the Tao Te Ching in Chinese (reading top to bottom the traditional way). I found that very interesting and adds an artistic touch to the volume. It is also useful to me since I am currently learning Chinese. Note that there is an older edition which omits this panel (so the book has a more rectangular aspect ratio). I believe the book title is different in the older edition (aaeThe Sayings of Lao Zia).
An entertaining book, and even instructional to the novice July 12, 2006
This a comic book of the Tao Te Ching. When I first read it, I had not read the Tao Te Ching, and I found it informational and entertaining. Now that I have read the Tao Te Ching and scholarly commentary on Taoist thought, I find this book less useful for information, but I still think it is entertaining to reread.
MY introduction to Taoism and maybe Your's July 12, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was introduced to Taoism from this book and I have moved on to learning so much more. It has persuaded me to learn Chinese history and learn about the origins of Taoism and the other connected religions such as Buddhism and Confucianism. I constantly use this book to introduce it to others. I actually need to purchase more books because they do not return them fast enough for me to introduce others to the philosophy. It was an excellent initial introduction, please give it a try.
Most approachable Introduction to the Dao October 15, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have read the Tao Te Ching years ago, and found it mostly unintelligible and illogical. For years I have given up on trying to understand anything because it made little sense. That is, until I met this wonderful cartoon series by Zhizhong Cai. Here I found even some of the most complicated and esoteric principles of Taoism explained using brilliant flowing art and very simple examples from ordinary experience. For instance, to illustrate the Taoist principle of "firmness is not necessarily strength while weakness actually is strength", there is a panel showing water in flood surrounding mountains: "water is the most pliant of things, and yet it can erode away mountains and carve out canyons." After reading each of these panels, I get this click of recognition. I finally understand what the Tao is all about, and it makes a lot of sense.The size of the book is very good. Nearly 100 pages containing roughly 6 panels per page is enough to leave my head reeling with ideas. The art is very beautiful and interesting. Further, the edition I have (which is square in shape) has a side panel on every page containing the text of the Tao Te Ching in Chinese (reading top to bottom the traditional way). I found that very interesting and adds an artistic touch to the volume. It is also useful to me since I am currently learning Chinese. Note that there is an older edition which omits this panel (so the book has a more rectangular aspect ratio). I believe the book title is different in the older edition ("The Sayings of Lao Zi").
if i am stranded in an island... August 22, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
and have to choose one book to be with, it's going to be this. i have many versions of the tao te ching but this one gave me the best understanding, besides the wen tzu (check it out). not only that this version is readable, it is also easy to understand without the use of the "big words". not only that, the illustrations also help to clarify the wisdom to the readers. they are fascinating, too. anyway, buy this book and don't be fooled when people pass this up as a kid's book (the drawings), it is the content of the book that is important and if you find this easy to understand the ways of a taoist sage, then i recommend this to buy it ^_^
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