Tao Te Ching (Translated with commentary by James Legge)

A classic Chinese text dating from the 6th century BC, the "Tao Te Ching" or "Book of the Way" consists of 81 short poems that unfold the spiritual nature of Taoism, one of the ancient Chinese religions. In describing the universal life force implicit in all things, this work shows readers a path that teaches contentment and balance. The simple language of Lao Tzu's manual on the art of living, essentially encourages being humble, temperate, and considerate in the face of life's predicaments. Th…