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Tao Te Ching

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Tao Te Ching

By: Stephen Mitchell, Lao Tzu
Narrated by: Stephen Mitchell
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In 81 brief chapters, Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way, provides advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit, and teaches us how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao—the basic principle of the universe.

Stephen Mitchell's bestselling version has been widely acclaimed as a gift to contemporary culture.

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Listening to Tao wisdom any faster, would lose the point of what is being spoken. This audio book was the right speed and authors voice is easy on the ears. Many of the translations are easy to understand and give you plenty to contemplate.

Relaxing Listen

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I really enjoyed this modern interpretation of the Tao Te Ching. While I do have a more accurate translation as well, this interpretation is easier for me to follow without stopping to think what is being said.

I enjoyed the smooth and easy voice of the narrator. Also, as of August 2019, the loud and obnoxious ad at the end is no longer there.

Obnoxious ad gone!

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It was interesting. The narration was a bit too "profound" for me, but I guess it fits the theme 😉

Worthwhile content, narration: YMMV

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These words found me written by my own hand thousand of years ago and they will find me again thousands of years from now🙏🏻

I am understood

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Powerful inspirations that generate internal (familiar) revelations about how to live a life of harmony and true purpose. I loved it and will keep this in my permanent rotation!

Inspirational in simplicity.

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