Given the abundance and complexity of linguistic turns within the Zhuangzi (that often rely on tropes that work only within the language itself), such an English rendition may be too much to ask. The Zhuangzi, perhaps more than any other work in the classical Chinese corpus (and despite the monumental efforts of some very noteworthy translators, among them James Legge and Burton Watson), still wants for a lucid translation and exposition that is philosophically attuned to the native version.

She teaches workshops all over the world, spearheads international conferences on Taoist studies and is executive editor at Three Pines Press and the Journal of Daoist Studies.Perhaps I should begin by saying that I wanted to come away with a favorable impression of this book. She is author or editor of over twenty-five books and many articles on Taoism and East Asian religions, including Daoism and Chinese Culture Daoism Handbook Health and Long Life: The Chinese Way and Chuang-tzu: The Tao of Perfect Happiness-Selections Annotated and Explained (SkyLight Paths). VERDICT Kohns introduction to a lesser-known exponent of the Tao should appeal, as intended, to many spiritual seekers, especially those interested in Asian traditions.-Library Journal About the Author Livia Kohn, PhD, a leading Taoist scholar, is professor emerita of religion and East Asian studies at Boston University. Kohns work is not a complete or scholarly version of the ancient text but a thematically arranged selection designed to appeal to Western readers. Daoism and Chinese Culture) draws on the second principal source text of the Taoist tradition, the Chuang-tzu-which we now know best for the famed butterfly dream, an anecdote that has given rise to many philosophical questions-to clarify a number of Taoist beliefs and practices. Review Quotes Kohn (religion and East Asian studies, emerita, Boston Univ. Book Synopsis A fresh, modern translation of key selections from this timeless text opens up classic Taoist beliefs and practices with insightful commentary that highlights how you can live a more balanced, authentic and joyful life by following Taoist principles.

About the Book A fresh, modern translation of key selections from this timeless text opens up classic Taoist beliefs and practices with insightful commentary that highlights how you can live a more balanced, authentic and joyful life by following Taoist principles.

The book of chuang tzu