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24 alternatives to Lao Tzu: Te-Tao Ching

One of the ancient Chinese classics of Taoist philosophy

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Lao Tzu: Te-Tao Ching launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Tao Te Ching▲90

   Wisdom in action

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Tao Te Ching Daily▲3

   The best way to read the iconic Chinese text by Lao Tzu

   2019 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Analects of Confucius▲53

   A central pillar of Chinese literature and thought

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Sapiens▲185

   A brief history of humankind

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The Tao of Pooh▲60

   Learn the basics of Eastern philosophy with Winnie the Pooh.

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind▲66

   Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   The Tao of Seneca▲80

   Audiobook of Seneca's letters, by Tim Ferriss

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   The Web That Has No Weaver▲70

   Marrying Chinese alternative medicine with western science

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy▲75

   Stoic philosophy applied to our modern lives

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind▲56

    Solid Zen book, subway-reading friendly

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom▲57

    Ancient wisdom paired with modern science

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Art of Stoic Perception▲86

    24 Ancient Techniques for Creating an Invincible Mind

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Striking Thoughts▲89

    Bruce Lee's wisdom for daily living

    2015 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Bertrand Russell 10 Commandments▲62

    A Great Philosopher's view on Modern Life ON A T-SHIRT!

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Elements of Style▲82

    The definitive guide to writing clear, correct English

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16TT
    The Tao of tmux, available for free on the web, has been newly edited▲48

    Hi, Last year I began a book for learning tmux called The Tao of tmux. It is based off a free resource originally part of the documentation [1] of tmuxp, a tmux session manager [2]. I made it available for free online at https://leanpub.com/the-tao-of-tmux/read. Since February of this year, I have incorporated suggestions and feedback from readers on quality and completeness of the book. For one, I have passed the book through a professional editor, as well as rounded out chapters with summaries and even added 3 new sections, including: - Sending keys to tmux, aka…

    2017 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    101 Wisdom Books▲7

    Free download library | ancient classics & modern insights

    2025 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Buddhism Without Beliefs▲81

    A contemporary guide to awakening

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    The Muqaddimah▲56

    An introduction to history

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Oxford Book of Aphorisms▲66

    Collection of some of the best aphorisms

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Homo Deus▲105

    A Brief History of Tomorrow

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    The Urban Monk▲58

    Eastern wisdom & modern hacks to stop time and find success

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Islam and the Future of Tolerance: A Dialogue▲59

    A dialogue between a famous atheist and a former radical

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday▲76

    Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

    2016 · its alternatives →

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