Tao Te Ching
The ancient Chinese classic on simplicity, humility and living in harmony with the Tao.
Biography
Lao Tzu (also Laozi) is the ancient Chinese sage traditionally credited with the Tao Te Ching. Scholars debate whether he was a single historical person.
Main ideas and philosophy
The Tao Te Ching teaches simplicity, humility and wu wei, non-forcing action.
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