One can compare the relationship of meaning to the world with mountain streams and valley waters that flow into rivers and seas. The Tao Te Ching was created about 2,500 years ago and has since been the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. It is best translated as The Book of Meaning and Life. It teaches simplicity, humility, and non-action, and its poetry is both straightforward and profound. This beautifully illustrated edition features exquisite Chinese images that highlight the timeless wisdom of the text and its subtle advice for a good life.