Unlike other translations I've read, this version doesn't seem stilted or precious. It's clear, digestible while preserving poetic grace and style. The introduction is well worth reading before you get to the guts of the book. I keep buying copies because I seem to give this one away a lot.

This interpretation of the Tao Te Ching is poetic, meaningful, and moving. It is in no way "new agey". This translation, in my opinion, is far superior to the Stephen Mitchell translation. I don't know why that book has so many more comments than this one. I highly recommend this version above the Mitchell book.

This is a great book for two reasons. The first reason is Ray Grigg's translation of the Tao Te Ching itself. There will never be a definitive English translation, but Ray Grigg manages to bring it alive for modern Western readers. He ignores the literal sense of the original Chinese in order to convey the sense and underlying meaning of the message.

Secondly, his description of the history of the Tao Te Ching and the difficulties in translating the text provide a further valuable insight. I highly recommend this book.

The Tao of Being explores the relationship between the spirit of thinking and doing by way of the Tao. Written in creative response to Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, and intentionally replicating its Chinese style and logic, this "think and do" workbook shows how the mind and body are integrated into one undifferentiated whole. The Tao of Being is essential reading for all students of New Age philosophy and the spiritual life.

This book taught me to stop searching for answers and just accept that 'I don't know'. It has initiated a whole new way of thinking for myself and those around me and I take it everywhere I go because I know I will always be at ease with myself having read it.

A wonderful exploration of the male and female energies. A must read for anyone interested in Sex Magick.

This book features bamboo illustrated for contemplation and koans for consideration. Different from every other Tao book I've seen and enriching because of the gentle breezes of fresh thought that waft through the mind of the beholder.