Lieh-Tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living Book

The Lieh-tzu is a collection of stories and philosophical musings of a sage of the same name who lived around the fourth century BCE. Lieh-tzu's teachings range from the origin and purpose of life, the Taoist view of reality, and the nature of enlightenment to the training of the body and mind, communication, and the importance of personal freedom. This distinctive translation presents Lieh-tzu as a friendly, intimate companion speaking directly to the reader in a contemporary voice about matters relevant to our everyday lives.

One of the three main texts of Taoism--along with the Tao Te Ching and the Chuang Tzu--this guide offers practical advice for the conduct of everyday life. Presenting Lieh-tzu as a friendly, intimate companion speaking directly to the reader, this edition invites the reader to listen to the "voice" of Lieh-tzu, rather than read his words with an analytical mind.