This book is a sensitive, inspiring, and beautifully illustrated translation- interpretation of China's ancient sacred wisdom, the Tao Te Ching. Lao Tzu placed his enigmatic teachings into writing approximately 2,500 years ago. He describes the Tao as "Something that formed in chaos. It preceded the creation of Heaven and Earth. Still and empty - standing alone -unchanged. Its path was cyclic. It never tired. It became the mother of the world. I know not its name - I call it the Tao." Dr. Roberts conveys Lao Tzu's timeless wisdom through art and words. By so doing, she has captured the essence of his serene, peaceful message, and has succeeded in inspiring others to learn of it.