Даосизм. Дао-Дэ цзин

In his book, the well-known St. Petersburg sinologist E.A. Torchinov comprehensively examines Taoism, the traditional religion of China. In an accessible and fascinating way, the author tells about more than two thousand years of history of Taoism in China, tells about the famous Taoist hermits, alchemists, magicians and miracle workers, characterizes the main monuments of the religious and philosophical thought of Taoism and introduces the reader to the wonderful world of Taoist teachings with its desire for unity with nature. and belief in the possibility of gaining physical immortality and spiritual perfection. As an appendix to the book, the fruit of the author's many years of work is published - a literary translation of the world-famous treatise 'Tao-Te Ching', attributed to the mysterious Old Man-Child, the sage Lao-tzu. The book uses illustrations made by Ya. Boeva.

Sometimes there are underlinings with a simple pencil.