Book Description
In ancient China, a man called Lao-Tse followed a vision of truth that culminated in one of the most sublime religious texts known to humankind: the Tao Te Ching. Its simple profundity is recognized today in every corner of the world: "The Tao which can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name which can be named is not the eternal name."

So it begins and moves gracefully through the various paradoxes of existence, harmonizing light and shadow. It is difficult for a modern reader to approach this text without wondering about the life and times of the man who wrote it.

Lao-Tse (or Lao-Tzu, as it is sometime spelled) was a name, and little more; the details of his life have been lost to history. Only the work survived...until now. Mystics of all times and places have taught that every event that has occurred is forever recorded in the annals of time. An associate of Abd-ru-shin, author of the spiritual classic In the Light of Truth: The Grail Message, has made a spiritual connection to that ageless record and here reports what it reveals about the life of the sage called Lao-Tse.

There is no indication of author in this, or any other book in Grail Foundation Press' Forerunner Series. Those who made the connection were able to see truly, and to write down what they saw, but they do not consider themselves authors of the volumes. For this reason, the books appear with the simple notation, "Received in the proximity of Abd-ru-shin through the special gift of one Called for the purpose."

The text follows chronologically through the life of Lao-Tse in a style that reveals the sage as simultaneously human and transcendent. Some of the most touching passages tell of Lao-Tse's childhood and the reactions he inspired in his often-confused parents:"Li-Fu-Tai lived in the constant expectation of discovering his ancestor in his son. At the very least, this boy was bound to be completely different from all other sons of men. He watched the child constantly, but at the same time he suffered many a disappointment. [The boy] developed exactly like other healthy children.In time he learned to walk and talk, he fell into the water and reached a fire.When he got into some childhood mischief, the father was annoyed by his son's naughtiness.But his mother tempered the punishments and softened the rebukes...To her all the child'sactions...seemed to spring from the same source; an immense thirst for knowledge...He asked few question, preferring to find his answers through experiencing."

There's an immediacy in this prose, as the author who does not claim authorship transports us back through time, to witness the emergence of one of the greatest sages ever to live.This book is inspiring and compelling--worth the reading for anyone who cares about humankind's spiritual legacy. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

great
don't get on history or in all of its essence. just get best out of it. it has a lot of good stuff

Sweet piece of fiction
This is a very sweet story about a time, place, and man that was the construct of the author of this book. Historians and philosophers will continue to debate whether Lao Tzu ever existed or, if the Tao Te Ching was the work of many men. This book, however, portrays a decidedlyJudeo/Christian perspective to the man called Lao Tzu and his life andtimes. The book is inacurate in it's portayal of life andphilosophy/religion during the Han Dynasty. The author clearlymisrepresents the history and beliefs in ancient China in a desire to moldChinese thinking into a monotheistic belief system. If the reader iswilling to set aside the historical and philosophical truths of theChineses culture, the story is set forth as a very sweet parable. Assomeone who takes the Chinese culture seriously, I was not able to do so.

Bringing to life Times Past!
On first reading, this book is a refreshing story of one of mankinds' most respected spiritual guides. The text transports one easily to ancient China, and recreates the scenes vividly! On deeper relection, the bookstrue value becomes apparant and the deep spiritual truths become alive inthe present. Great lessons for today are contained here. A book of truestinsight! ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Hastings Center Report, published by Hastings Center on July 1, 1993. The length of the article is 793 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Commentary. (on Culture, Healing, and Professional Obligations, p. 15, in this issue)
Author: Kate Brown
Publication: The Hastings Center Report (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1993
Publisher: Hastings Center
Volume: v23Issue: n4Page: p17(1)

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This digital document is an article from The Hastings Center Report, published by Hastings Center on July 1, 1993. The length of the article is 883 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Commentary. (on Culture, Healing, and Professional Obligations, p. 15, in this issue)
Author: Joseph Carrese
Publication: The Hastings Center Report (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1993
Publisher: Hastings Center
Volume: v23Issue: n4Page: p16(1)

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Renowned international scholars examine crucial issues surrounding the Laozi, the third century Chinese classic also known as the Daodejing in this indispensable volume. The work offers diverse interpretations, a wide range of scholarly traditions, and a variety of ways to engage, ponder, and evaluate the Laozi. ... Read more

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Lao Tzu
a great book for people who are interested in the philosophy and the practices of the earliest "Daoists". Many of the best modern scholars have contributed essays to this book, such as Liu Xiaogan, Robert Henricks, Harold Roth, Philip Ivanhoe and Isabelle Robinet. Check out the sample pages available above. Liu Xiaogan's 24-page essay examining Ziran ("naturalness and spontaneity") is my personal favourite. I believe that this "concept" is the most important one in all of the Daoist philosophy. Ivanhoe brings to light some aspects of De (Virtue - Power) that previous scholars have overlooked. Isabelle Robinet also wrote a good essay illustrating, by comparison, the various interpretations of many past "experts".

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