Presenting the commentary of the third-century sage Wang Bi, this book provides a Chinese way of reading the Daodejing, one which will surprise Western readers.

An introductory guide to the Dao de Jing, exploring key themes and passages in this key work of Daoist thought.

Dao De Jing was composed in China between the late sixth and late fourth centuries BC.

Many of the brightest Chinese minds have used the form of the commentary to open the terse and poetic chapters of the Laozi to their readers and also to develop