Project Gutenberg 2005-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 260 Laozi 老子 Lao Tzu Lao Tse Lau-tzu Zi, Lao 道德經 Dao De Jing Tao Te Ching Dào Dé Jīng Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching Produced by Ching-yi Chen "道德經" by Laozi is a foundational philosophical text written during the 6th century BC, which is considered one of the most important works in Daoism. This book is a collection of aphoristic teachings that explore the nature of the Dao (the Way) and its application to life and governance. It embodies themes of unity, balance, and the natural order of the world, making it a profound guide on ethical and practical living. The text is structured into 81 chapters, each presenting a concise reflection on various aspects of life, leadership, and interpersonal relations through the lens of Daoist philosophy. Key concepts include the principles of "wu wei" (non-action), the duality of opposites (such as light and dark, good and evil), and the importance of humility and simplicity. Throughout the chapters, Laozi emphasizes the benefits of aligning oneself with the Dao, suggesting that true wisdom comes from understanding the interconnectedness of all things and the significance of restraint and patience. This ancient work encourages readers to cultivate inner peace and harmony with the universe, advocating for a lifestyle that values naturalness over artificiality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Philosophy, Chinese Taoism -- Sacred books BL Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 52818 2025-07-03T10:55:01.525618 text/html 52639 2025-01-10T23:24:41.138606 text/html 83627 2025-07-03T10:55:05.061607 application/epub+zip 82542 2025-07-03T10:55:03.061609 application/epub+zip 82542 2025-07-03T10:55:02.069593 application/epub+zip 140868 2025-07-03T10:55:06.439600 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 135483 2025-07-03T10:55:04.464600 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106521 2022-09-04T05:35:59.555722 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 41575 2025-07-03T10:55:01.322649 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 41532 2020-12-30T11:43:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17702 2025-07-03T10:55:06.556557 application/rdf+xml 8532 2025-07-03T10:55:02.541577 image/jpeg 2405 2025-07-03T10:55:02.304580 image/jpeg 17316 2020-12-30T11:43:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 80215 2025-07-03T10:55:01.530602 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog zh.wikipedia en.wikipedia