How Long to Read The Tao Te Ching

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tao Te Ching?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Tao Te Ching translates very roughly as "the way of integrity". In its 81 verses it delivers a treatise on how to live in the world with goodness and integrity: an important kind of wisdom in a world where many people believe such a thing to be impossible. Taosim affirms that each human being is a reflection of the whole universe, a microcosm within the macrocosm, and that all of us live under the same cosmic laws of the Tao. The Taoist follows the path of non-action (Wu Wei), flowing with the constantly changing stream of life, and trying to live in universal harmony and balance. The easily...

How long is The Tao Te Ching?

The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tao Te Ching Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Tao Te Ching aloud.

What Reading Level is The Tao Te Ching?

The Tao Te Ching is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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