Membership
One payment. The whole archive.
A single $19 payment opens everything that is published, and everything added afterwards. There is no renewing, no tier above this one, and nothing held back.
$19
If it is not what you expected, write within 30 days and the $19 is returned in full.
What changes when you join
| Visitor | Member | |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter one of each classic | ✓ | ✓ |
| The five collections in full | — | ✓ |
| Chinese facing English | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commentary and textual notes | — | ✓ |
| PDF downloads | — | ✓ |
| New material each month | — | ✓ |
Before you pay
Four things people ask.
Is this actual Taoism, or new-age Taoism?
The actual texts — with the commentary that historically travelled alongside them.
Can I read in Chinese?
Yes. Every page switches to Chinese from the top bar.
What happens after I pay?
Your account opens immediately and a receipt arrives by email.
Do I pay again when new material is added?
No. New translations, essays and recordings are added every month.
Start with one passage.
Read the first chapter of the Daodejing without paying anything.