Nissim Amon
The Book of Tao by Lao Tsu is the most widely translated Chinese book throughout history. This edition, by Zen Master Nissim Amon, presents a flowing and accessible translation of the ancient philosophy that is entirely unlike traditional, complicated academic interpretations. Nissim Amon, born in Jerusalem 1963, embarked on a life’s journey through Korea and Japan, where, from the age of 24 he lived in Buddhist monasteries and discovered a world of meaning and peace, later to become a Zen Master, a successor to his late teacher, Zen Master G.W. Nishijima, founder of Dogen Sangha. Today, he runs a school for training therapists in Israel, and international groups in Greece. In The Book of Tao, Amon brings to life the wisdom of Tao philosophy, including subjects such as simplicity and rest, personal ambition, patience, renewal, humility and serenity. In his simple yet potent interpretation, he has succeeded bringing to life a tome that is 2,500 years old, yet still speaks to us today with the same relevance and authenticity.