num_pages: 48
description: The Tao Te Ching is a classic Chinese text written by the philosopher Lao-Tse (also spelled Laozi) around the 6th century BCE. It is a collection of 81 short chapters, each containing wisdom and advice on how to live a fulfilling life. The book is divided into two main the Tao (the Way) and the Te (Virtue). The Tao is the natural order of the universe, the underlying force that governs all things. The Te is the virtue that arises from living in harmony with the Tao. The Tao Te Ching is a book of paradoxes and contradictions, urging readers to embrace simplicity, humility, and non-action while also emphasizing the importance of strength, courage, and leadership. It teaches that true power comes from yielding to the natural flow of things, rather than trying to control or manipulate them. The text has been interpreted and reinterpreted countless times over the centuries, and has influenced countless philosophers, writers, and spiritual leaders. Its timeless wisdom continues to resonate with readers around the world, offering insights into the nature of existence and the path to inner peace and fulfillment.The Tao that can be trodden is not the enduring and unchanging Tao. The name that can be named is not the enduring and unchanging name.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Tao Te Ching
titlecomplete: The Tao Te Ching
genres: Classics, Eastern Philosophy, Self Help, Philosophy, Religion, Spirituality, Taoism, Poetry, Nonfiction, China
ratings_count: 151506
publisher: Kessinger Publishing