The wisdom of Confucius, China's greatest teacher and sage, can guide each of us in our own time.

Twenty-six centuries after their origination, the principles laid down in the Analects of Confucius still act as the foundation of Chinese philosophy, ethics, society and government, and play a formative role in the development of many Eastern philosophies. In this intriguing look at the ethical and spiritual meaning of the Analects, Rodney L. Taylor, the foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure, explains their profound and universal wisdom for our own time. He shows how Confucius advocates learning and self-cultivation to follow the "path of the sage" or Way of Heaven a journey that promises to promote reason, peace and understanding.

Alongside an updated version of the classic translation by Sinologist James Legge, Taylor provides informative and accessible commentary that illuminates the meaning behind selected passages from the Analects and their insights on character development, respect and reverence, and the nature of learning, goodness, truthfulness and righteousness."

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The complete twenty books of philosophic discussion by Chinese philosopher Confucius are presented here anew in hardcover. Originally, these sayings and conversations were penned during the Warring States period of Chinese antiquity. The subjects range from wise behavior in times of crisis to instruction upon how to live a peaceful life characterized by serenity, humility and good work. The importance of family life and community cooperation are alluded to, offering insight into the mores and customs of ancient China. The politics of the time, rife with infighting between noble families and dukedoms, attract consideration of Confucius and his companions. To better illustrate his points, examples and analogies are readily offered by Confucius, who engages with other philosophers through the course of the twenty named books comprising the core text. This edition's translator is James Legge, a Scottish Sinologist who spent his lifetime in China translating the philosophical and artistic classics.

1899. Fu Hsi, the first of the Five Emperors of the legendary period, is said to have been miraculously conceived by his mother who, after a gestation of twelve years, gave birth to him at Ch'eng-chi in Shenshi. He taught his people to hunt, to fish and to keep flocks. He showed them how to split the wood of t'ung tree, and then how to twist silk threads and stretch them to form rude musical instruments. From the markings on the back of a tortoise, he is said to have constructed the Eight Diagrams from which were developed the whole system of I Ching.

James Legge's translation of the I Ching is the standard against which all later editions of this timeless oracle have been judged. Part divination system, part guide to living a superior life, the I Ching can help you divine your way in this complicated world. Join the millions of people who have already experienced this mystic way.

'The Tao that can be trodden is not the enduring and Unchanging Tao. The name that can be named is not the enduring and unchanging name.' So begins one of the most important spiritual books on the planet. The Tao Te Ching, the second most translated book in the world, was written by the father of Taoism, Lao Tzu. It contains a series of maxims, sayings, or truths, which are best absorbed slowly, over a period of time. Anyone with an interest in personal or spiritual growth should own a copy of this book. Its worth is immense.