Tao Te Ching: Ancient Chinese Book of the Tao by Lao Tzu | Book Club

Full Title: Tao Te Ching: The Essential Translation of the Ancient Chinese Book of the Tao
Suggested by: Shlomo M.
Pages to read: 284
ISBN: 9780143133803 (Originally listed edition)
ISBN: 9780525560319 (Edition Eugene is using)

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While reading the book, consider the below questions:
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•What is Confucianism?
•What is Taoism?
•Why is Confucianism and Taoism seen in contrast?
•How did Taoism effect Chinese culture?
•Who is Lao Tzu?
•What is non-action?
•What is dust?
•Why let go?
•Why is Tao ineffable?
•What does it mean to return to the root?
•What is the value of Sages?
•Who is the best traveler?
•How does a Taoist treat others?
•What is the outcome of violence?
•How to find what is valuable?
•What is the value of perfection?
•What is the effect of meddling?
•What is the effect of studying?
•How to cultivate a future?
•What is the difficulty in the easy?
•What are beautiful words?

Your questions are important and will take priority. If you have questions about the book's content or related ideas, either let me know what your questions are or raise them during the discussion.