This document presents Stephen Mitchell's translation of the Tao Te Ching, an ancient Chinese text attributed to Lao-tzu. The book offers a philosophical guide to living in harmony with the Tao, or the natural order of the universe. Mitchell's foreword discusses Lao-tzu's life and the challenges of translating the Tao Te Ching, emphasizing a poetic approach to capture the essence of the text's wisdom. The main body comprises eighty-one chapters exploring concepts like effortless action, yielding, and the interconnectedness of all things. Extensive notes further clarify the text's meaning and offer insightful commentary.