{"product_id":"tao-te-ching","title":"Tao Te Ching","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTao Te Ching\u003c\/em\u003e by Lao Tzu is a profound and timeless work that has been revered for centuries as one of the foundational texts of Chinese philosophy and religion. This ancient wisdom, beautifully simple yet deeply profound, provides a guide for living a virtuous life. Through its 81 enigmatic verses, Lao Tzu offers insights into the nature of existence, the virtues of humility, and the path to inner peace. Each verse is an invitation to explore the essence of the Tao, the fundamental principle that is the source of all creation and the force that flows through all life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApart from its spiritual and philosophical insights, the \u003cem\u003eTao Te Ching\u003c\/em\u003e addresses a wide range of topics from political advice to timeless truths about human nature and relationships. Its teachings encourage readers to harmonise with the natural world and find balance in their lives. The text's enduring wisdom continues to inspire artists, thinkers, and seekers of truth across generations and cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout history, certain books have had the power to change the world, and \u003cem\u003eTao Te Ching\u003c\/em\u003e is undeniably one of them. This collection of thoughts and meditations has transformed the way individuals perceive themselves and others, sparking debates, fostering dissent, and even inciting revolution. At times, it has enlightened, comforted, and provoked, while at others, it has stirred outrage. Its influence has been vast, touching countless lives by enriching and, at times, challenging them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePenguin brings you this work as part of its series dedicated to the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals, and visionaries whose groundbreaking ideas have shaped civilisation. Whether you are a scholar of philosophy, a student of Eastern thought, or simply someone seeking deeper understanding and peace, \u003cem\u003eTao Te Ching\u003c\/em\u003e promises to offer insights that have stood the test of time and continue to resonate with contemporary readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45695650791660,"sku":"9780141043685","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141043685.jpg?v=1725637295","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/tao-te-ching","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}