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Tao Te Ching: Liber 157 (The Equinox, Vol. 3, No. 8),Used
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Aleister Crowley (18751947) was uniquely qualified to produce a translation of Laotzu's Tao Te Ching (simplified Chinese: ???; traditional Chinese: ???; Mandarin Pinyin: dodjing; WadeGiles: Tao Te Ching; Jyutping: dou6 dak1 ging1). He was called the finest English metrical poet of his generation by some of his contemporaries, and his work is anthologized in the Oxford Book of Mystical Verse . He was also a profound and experienced magician, mystic, and philosopher, trained in western esotericism, Hermeticism, the Qabalah and more traditional Western philosophy, but with a deep and abiding interest in the ancient philosophies of the Orient. Crowley traveled widely in the East, and he actually walked across Southern China in 1906. His firsthand experience of the Orient made him one of the first students in the West to grasp oriental philosophy on its own terms, without a Eurocentric or JudeoChristian cultural bias. The Chinese scholar Hellmut Wilhelp acknowledged the primacy of Crowley's work in Taoist studies. Crowley had no Chinese, and his 1918 translation is that of a poet interpreting the dry and scholastic translation of James Legge, as Ezra Pound would later do with the Confucian Analects. He contributes an autobiographical and critical introduction that discusses his religious philosophy and his lifelong attraction to Taoism, and his extensive notes and commentary to his translation help to amplify the meaning of the Chinese classic. This edition includes Crowley's verse translation of the Chingching Ching (Liber XXI, The Classic of Purity) as an appendix, along with an editorial forward by Hymenaeus Beta, Frater Superior of O.T.O., as well as bibliography and index.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of the Tao Te Ching? A: The main theme of the Tao Te Ching is the concept of 'Tao' or 'the Way', which emphasizes living in harmony with the natural order of the universe and understanding the balance of opposites.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition of the Tao Te Ching? A: This edition of the Tao Te Ching is translated by Aleister Crowley, an influential figure known for his contributions to mysticism and poetry.
- Q: What makes Aleister Crowley's translation unique? A: Aleister Crowley's translation is unique due to his poetic interpretation and deep understanding of both Western and Eastern philosophies, which allows him to convey the essence of the text without a Eurocentric bias.
- Q: What is included in this edition of the book? A: This edition includes Crowley's verse translation, an autobiographical and critical introduction, extensive notes and commentary, an editorial forward by Hymenaeus Beta, and an appendix with the Ching-ching Ching.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 112 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is bound in paperback.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of the Tao Te Ching was published on January 1, 1995.
- Q: What is the significance of Crowley's notes and commentary? A: Crowley's notes and commentary provide valuable insights and amplify the meanings behind the original Chinese text, enhancing the reader's understanding of the Taoist philosophy.
- Q: Is there a bibliography included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes a bibliography and an index for reference.