Tao Te Ching, here translated under the title of The Way of Life, is ancient China's great contribution to the literature of mysticism. It also brings a message of living simply, finding contentment with a mini- mum of comfort, and the prizing of culture above all else. Tao Te Ching, contains the time-honored teachings of Taoism, the philosophy and faith of Lao Tzu and other religious hermits in China centuries ago. This is a brilliant new translation, by a noted authority, of the eighty-one poems constituting an Eastern classic, the mystical and moral teachings of which have profoundly influenced the sacred scriptures of many religions.