Dwight Goddard was an American writer who deeply immersed himself in the study of Zen Buddhism, becoming one of the first Westerners to bring this teaching to the United States. His work focuses on making philosophical and spiritual concepts accessible to a broader audience. Goddard's contribution lies in his efforts to translate and explain complex Buddhist texts and ideas for Western readers, thereby bridging cultural and spiritual divides.
Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The Book of the Way) is the classic manual on the art of living. In 81 short, poetic chapters, the book looks at the basic predicament of being alive and teaches how to work for the good with the effortless skill that comes from being in accord with the Tao, or the basic principle of the universe.
Monkfish is proud to reintroduce this spiritual classic in paperback edition. It was its first book in its Provenance Editions
A collection of Buddhist texts from a variety of traditions provides an introduction to the basic tenets of the faith