taiji_cat Posted June 5, 2013 Hey everybody,new guy here I want to purchase a good Tao Te Ching book that also has commentaries after each chapter. I'm thinking of getting the Red Pine version (http://www.amazon.com/Lao-tzus-Taoteching-Lao-Tzu/dp/1556592906) but i dont know how it compares to other translations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basher Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) Welcome to TTB's taiji_cat (or should that be TC ?) I've read a few versions, but haven't yet found one I'm really fond of. Not read this one tho, so might add it to my list.. Basher Edited June 5, 2013 by Basher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BananaMonkey Posted June 5, 2013 I study sinology and use a Zhuangzi translation by Victor H. Mair along with the original for reference purposes. That's also the version my professor (an expert on Daoism) recommended. It also has a well-researched and very hepful introduction. Mair also wrote an acclaimed Dao De Jing translation, which I haven't read yet, but since I can attest to the quality of his work on Zhuangzi, his Dao De Jing work should be excellent, too. As to his qualification, he's professor of Chinese language and literature at the University of Pennsylvania. Peace! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taiji_cat Posted June 5, 2013 Is this the book you are refering to: http://www.amazon.com/Tao-Te-Ching-ebook/dp/B003E8AIJI/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t The reviews definitely look promising "I have read several other versions and this one is by far the best in terms of its poetry. ” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BananaMonkey Posted June 5, 2013 Yep, that should be it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
