![]() ![]() ![]() It's the compulsive need to answer unanswerable questions that is, in Taoist philosophy, the mind's great dysfunction. If that first line resembles the famous zen koan "what is the sound of one hand clapping?", it is because it's derived from a parallel philosophical tradition, and exists to fulfil the same purpose. Many readers derive more anger than comfort from the philosophy of the Tao Te Ching. Mitchell does a remarkable job of interpreting the more abstruse metaphors of the fourth-century mind for modern audiences - although, this does of course leave the possibility that it is actually the wisdom of Mitchell, not Laozi, shining through these words. The third is from the most popular modern translation by Stephen Mitchell. The tao that can be told, is not the eternal Tao. The Tao that can be trodden is not the enduring and unchanging Tao. Take this collection of more than 100 versions of the famous opening verse: Texts as old as the Tao Te Ching are subject to the problems of both translation and interpretation. ![]()
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The period is well-described, with much detail about political and religious upheavals and family rivalries, Clark writes vividly of the harsh life and bloodthirsty times. Her quest has many obstacles, including murder, attempted poisoning, a mystery surrounding the birth of a child and threats on her life by unknown enemies. The recently widowed Hildegard is seeking to found her own priory, in spite of the opposition of the male clergy. It is Hangman Blind (John Murray, $38.99, pbk), an engrossing read, set in 1382. This week we review, Hangman Blind, The Way We Were, Ballad of the Last Cold Pie Coduroy Mansions, The Bricklayers, and Julian Corkle is a Filthy Liar.Ĭassandra Clark has written the first of what she states will be a series of Medieval Mysteries featuring her heroine, the nun Hildegard. ![]() |