What is the most authoritative translation version of Tao Te Ching, which can best restore Lao Tzu's original intention?

There is no correct version. Tao Te Ching is a mystery.

Today, there are three versions of Yi * * *: 1 is a book handed down by the people; The other two were excavated by archaeology, that is, two. Silk editions of Mawangdui (1973) and 3. Bamboo Slips of Chu Tomb in Guodian (1993).

1 There are many versions, which are handed down from generation to generation. The most important ones are Wang Bi's version and He Shang's version. In addition, there is Fu Yishu in the Tang Dynasty. In addition, there is a very distinctive book by Fan Yingyuan of the Song Dynasty, which he claimed was adapted from ancient books. In addition, Wei Yuan has his own version, which is the handed down version of chapter 8 1, and he divided it into more than 60 chapters. There are some differences between passbooks, but they are not particularly influential.

For 2, it is Mawangdui silk book. There are two versions of * * * unearthed. One is old A Zi Ben, and the other is Lao Zi Ben. There are great differences between the two versions. But what * * * has in common is that moral classics come first and Taoist classics come last. And the key is that there are no chapters.

Number three, Chu Jian Ben. This is subversion. This version does not have the original appearance of the current version of Laozi, and there is no fixed order. It's a mystery, and it's still inconclusive.

For the Tao Te Ching, if you want to read the translation to learn, it is tantamount to letting others chew up the rice for you and then eat it yourself.