Compass of Eternal Wisdom in a Changing World... “May you live in interesting times,” says an ancient Chinese blessing or, according to others, a curse! For us, this blessing has come true. So, what do we do now?

In this exceptionally enlightening book, Alan Cohen uniquely delves into one of the most renowned texts of wisdom in the world. He conveys the profound and enigmatic meanings of the Tao Te Ching, adapted to today's reality, in a modern and accessible language.

Moreover, he offers a series of practical and personal examples that we can apply to transform and illuminate our daily lives. Most interpretative renditions of the Tao take the turns of the classic text in order, analyzing them one by one.

Here, Alan Cohen employs the ancient verses to apply their wisdom to key areas of our modern lives – from love and work to the lessons we learn through pain. Additionally, he vividly and dramatically presents the core messages of the Tao through short stories, where he portrays himself as a student of Lao Tzu, initiated into knowledge firsthand.

“Tao Simply and Understandably” is a gracious invitation/challenge to journey together with the ancient sage and the modern seeker.