Offers a fresh version of this Chinese classic, with an approachable translation based on the original characters of the time in which author Lao Tzu lived. This title also includes two essays, Zen and Taoism' and 'Zen and the Martial Arts' that link the spiritual aspects for avid followers of Zen and martial practices of both China and Japan. In this deluxe, quality volume, renowned translator William Scott Wilson offers a fresh version of this Chinese classic, with an approachable and inspiring translation that will fascinate the modern reader. While most'