Wanted you to know I stumbled on your Stack via my “Explore” thread in Notes. Loving what you are writing about the Tao Te Ching. Looking forward to more. I know it might be like choosing your favorite child, but do you have a translation that is favored over others? I have a number, but always want to learn from other Tao Cultivators if they find a different translator to be worthy of study.
Thank you! I’ve heard the Mitchell is a pretty definitive translation—I’ve been aiming to get me a copy. I’ve read a few of your posts now and I am so happy to have discovered you today—your writing is so smooth and accessible, on philosophies that are near and dear to my own heart. Thank you for your passion and for putting your voice out into this chaotic world.
Thank you! I’m certainly enjoying the journey. I see that you have an interest in Zen Buddhism. It was a book called “Sacred Hoops” by legendary pro basketball coach Phil Jackson that was my first introduction to Zen, Eastern Philosophy and eventually Taoism.
I have Sacred Hoops! Love Coach Jackson and his philosophy on life and leadership. Looking forward to the on-going dialogue. Thank you for your generosity.
Wanted you to know I stumbled on your Stack via my “Explore” thread in Notes. Loving what you are writing about the Tao Te Ching. Looking forward to more. I know it might be like choosing your favorite child, but do you have a translation that is favored over others? I have a number, but always want to learn from other Tao Cultivators if they find a different translator to be worthy of study.
Hi Kert. Love the translations by Stephen Mitchell and Ralph Alan Dale. Both are smooth and easily accessible to the average reader.
Thank you! I’ve heard the Mitchell is a pretty definitive translation—I’ve been aiming to get me a copy. I’ve read a few of your posts now and I am so happy to have discovered you today—your writing is so smooth and accessible, on philosophies that are near and dear to my own heart. Thank you for your passion and for putting your voice out into this chaotic world.
Thank you! I’m certainly enjoying the journey. I see that you have an interest in Zen Buddhism. It was a book called “Sacred Hoops” by legendary pro basketball coach Phil Jackson that was my first introduction to Zen, Eastern Philosophy and eventually Taoism.
Let’s definitely keep the conversation going
I have Sacred Hoops! Love Coach Jackson and his philosophy on life and leadership. Looking forward to the on-going dialogue. Thank you for your generosity.