道教是中國本土的宗教,有著1800多年的歷史。據(jù)說,道教的哲學(xué)思想主要來源于《道德經(jīng)》 (Tao Te Ching )這部據(jù)稱是由老子 (Lao Tzu)所著述的哲學(xué)、政治作品?!兜赖陆?jīng)》的核心內(nèi)容是“道”。“道”通常表示“方法”,“道路”或“原則”。然而,在道教中,“道”表示那些存在于世間萬物背后的起源和推動力。它終歸是無法言喻的(ineffable):“道,不可道也?!绷硗猓澜虖娬{(diào)人、自然和神三者之間的和諧關(guān)系。
翻譯點撥
1. 中國本土的宗教:翻譯為an indigenous Chinese religion。“本土的”還可譯作native, local等。
2. 據(jù)稱:翻譯為purportedly,也可譯作it's said,具體表達為purportedly written或it's said to be written。
3. 起源和推動力:翻譯為the source and the driving force。driving force意為“推動力,驅(qū)動力”,為常用表達。
4. 道,不可道也:翻譯為The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao。字面上來看,意思為:能說出來的“道”不是永恒的“道”。事實上指的也就是“道不可道”的意思。
5. 另外:翻譯為in addition,為固定搭配。
參考譯文
Taoism
Taoism is an indigenous Chinese religion with a history of more than 1,800 years. It is said that Tao Te Ching , a philosophical and political text purportedly written by Lao Tzu, serves as the main source of the philosophy of Taoism. The book focuses on Tao, which generally means“way”,“path”or“principles”. However, in Taosim, Tao denotes something that is both the source and the driving force behind everything that exists. It is ultimately ineffable:“The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao.”In addition, Taoism emphasizes a harmonious relationship between nature, humanity and divinity.
知識小貼士
《道德經(jīng)》,又名《老子》,傳說是春秋時期的老子(即李耳,河南鹿邑人)所撰寫,是中國古代先秦諸子百家前的一部經(jīng)典著作,為諸子所共仰,是道家哲學(xué)思想的重要來源?!兜赖陆?jīng)》分上下兩篇,原文上篇《德經(jīng)》、下篇《道經(jīng)》,不分章,后改為《道經(jīng)》(前37章)在前,《德經(jīng)》在后,并分為81章,前文共5000余字,故又稱作《五千言》、《老子五千文》等,是中國歷史上首部完整的哲學(xué)著作?!兜陆?jīng)》在前是謂先修自身心意,后《道經(jīng)》是謂以身心精進,體悟道之所傳?!兜赖陆?jīng)》這部被譽為“萬經(jīng)之王”的神奇寶典(treasured book),對中國古老的哲學(xué)、科學(xué)、政治、宗教等產(chǎn)生了深刻的影響,無論是對中華民族的性格的鑄成,還是對政治的統(tǒng)一與穩(wěn)定,它都發(fā)揮著不可估量(immeasurable)的作用。