... , the Unmanifest ONE. "Te" is the Manifestation of Tao in the objective world-process. "Ching" means simply "classic" or "canon." The complete work "Tao-Te Ching" consists of about 5,000 Chinese characters, contained in 81 short chapters, divided into two sections. In its original form it possesses a peculiar and distinctive charm, a rhythm of its own, which cannot be reproduced by a literal ... translation into English. It is only possible to catch glimpses of this spirit - this rhythm of life - by reflection on the words which veil and yet at the same time partially ... of Westerners...

• Word Count: 699
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School