Lieh-tzu

The

Lieh-tzu

is a collection of stories and philosophical musings of a sage of the same name

who lived around the fourth century BCE. Lieh-tzu's teachings range from the

origin and purpose of life, the Taoist view of reality, and the nature of

enlightenment to the training of the body and mind, communication, and the

importance of personal freedom. This distinctive translation presents Lieh-tzu

as a friendly, intimate companion speaking directly to the reader in a

contemporary voice about matters relevant to our everyday lives.