The Tao Te Ching Archives

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About the following compilation

The Tao Te Ching was first translated into English by John Chalmers, a Scottish missionary, in 1868. His, and several other early translations, are included here.

Each link contains three translations of every Tao Te Ching chapter, a short takeaway by Tree Buffalo, and longer commentaries where needed. Chapter headings on this page are Tree Buffalo creations.

Substitutions of gender-neutral nouns, pronouns, and accompanying grammar are contained [in brackets].

Enjoy!


The Book of Tao (Operation)


The Book of te (Virtue)


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