Author Topic: Tao te ching (Read 1594 times)

dudeismdude · « **on:** February 20, 2012, 05:07:12 PM »

I read Dude de ching and really couldn't get into it.

I downloaded Ron Hogan's take on the Tao te ching and found it very good-it makes reading about the tao enjoyable and easy.

At my site (type dudeismdude in Google for link) under the wisdom link on the bottom right you can read some of Hogan's work.

RevJason83 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2012, 09:03:12 PM »

If I hadn't read the Tao Te Ching before I read the Dude De Ching I probably would have had trouble getting into it as well. You might enjoy it more now since you've the read the original unmodified, unDudified if you will, Tao te Ching.

The Tao Te Ching is a great, and honestly it's good to read different translations and modifications of it because each person's variation is a bit different adding more insight into the Tao. Plus it's important to remember that in the Chinese writing system each symbol covers not just letters, but words and phrases, making multiple translations all the more valuable for the reasons mentioned above.

meekon5 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2012, 04:39:04 AM »

I have problems with the Dude De Ching being too Lebowskiist (to involved in the aspect of Dudeism that just covers saying "Dude there's a beverage here!" too much).

I always go with the Jane English version of the Tao Te Ching (the print version) because it is a beautiful mixture of original Chinese calligraphy, wonderful pictures, and a very easy translation of the text to English.

I also recommend this app (by spiral cloud) to any android users its a very good version of the Tao Te Ching.

Should also mention:

Quote from: meekon5 on October 26, 2011, 03:35:02 AM

I've known that most of my life (you're all insane it was never me).

Actually can I add the work of Michel Foucault (I recommended Madness and Civilization - A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason), Descartes (I think therefore I am), the Tao Of Physics (check out the PDF Library & Learning Center, Compiling Data For Life On The Self Determined Path), and of course the vast majority of Buddhist and Taoist literature....

For some good links to pdf's of Taoist literature.

groovypucks · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2012, 10:47:57 AM »

I have the droid version, It's nice to have and grab a quick read when sitting on the throne.

Leopoldrose · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2013, 09:17:17 AM »

Quote from: dudeismdude on February 20, 2012, 05:07:12 PM

I read Dude de ching and really couldn't get into it.

I downloaded Ron Hogan's take on the Tao te ching and found it very good-it makes reading about the tao enjoyable and easy.

At my site (type dudeismdude in Google for link) under the wisdom link on the bottom right you can read some of Hogan's work.

I agree. Love Ron Hogans version.

BikerDude · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2013, 10:05:17 AM »

How bout the Du Drin King.
A lot less exhausting.

forumdude · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2013, 10:38:19 AM »

Hogan's version is great. I've had some contact with him via email - want to do an interview. Anybody have any ideas for questions?

The Dude De Ching is just an exercise in showing how The Big Lebowski has Taoist elements. It shouldn't be taken as a replacement for the true Tao Te Ching.

Personally I think the Dao De Jing By Ames and Hall is the most impressive interpretation. The Historical and Philosophical analysis is mind blowing. It really cuts through the morass of poetry and provides a very logical psychological explanation for what it's all about.

I don't know why, but the printed version doesn't speak to me the way the audiobook version does. I'm listening to it for the third time now and sometimes I have to stop just to catch my breath. It's that amazing.

Leopoldrose · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2013, 12:20:39 PM »

Quote from: forumdude on January 02, 2013, 10:38:19 AM

Hogan's version is great. I've had some contact with him via email - want to do an interview. Anybody have any ideas for questions?

The Dude De Ching is just an exercise in showing how The Big Lebowski has Taoist elements. It shouldn't be taken as a replacement for the true Tao Te Ching.

Personally I think the Dao De Jing By Ames and Hall is the most impressive interpretation. The Historical and Philosophical analysis is mind blowing. It really cuts through the morass of poetry and provides a very logical psychological explanation for what it's all about.

I don't know why, but the printed version doesn't speak to me the way the audiobook version does. I'm listening to it for the third time now and sometimes I have to stop just to catch my breath. It's that amazing.

I will grab a copy today. Thanks for the recommendation forumdude.

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