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The Second Book of Tao

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
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Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching is the most widely translated book in the world after the Bible. Following the success of his first book on the Tao Te Ching, scholar and translator Stephen Mitchell has composed The Second Book of Tao, which draws on the work of one of Lao-tzu’s disciples and Confucius's grandson.

Event: Stephen Mitchell is in conversation with neurobiologist and SUNY Downstate professor John Kubie
Wednesday, March 11, at 7:00 pm
Rubin Museum of Art
150 West 17th Street
For more information, call 212-620-5000 ext. 344 or visit the Rubin Museum website.


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  • [1] David Hume from Staten Island, NY March 11, 2009 - 12:17PM

    Leonard,

    Ask Stephen if this is the same thing as the Secret teachings of Lao Tzu? If not what is the difference? Thanks.

    Dave
  • [2] marcos from union sq. NYC March 11, 2009 - 01:20PM

    can you ask him his opinion on Brian Walkers "Hua Hu Ching"? i find it one of the most powerful english books on Taoism. btw i just bought his book.
  • [3] Karen from Westchester March 11, 2009 - 01:21PM

    the most translated . . . and yet here's one comment only, well, now two.

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