THE WAY AND ITS POWER · LAOZI
Twenty-five centuries ago, Laozi passed through the Hangu Pass,
leaving behind five thousand words of timeless wisdom.
Eighty-one chapters that illuminate the nature of the universe and the art of living.
This is not merely a classic — it is a mirror that reflects your own true nature.
The Tao Te Ching (道德经), also known as the Dao De Jing or simply the Laozi, is one of the most influential philosophical texts in human history. Attributed to the sage Laozi (老子) during the Spring and Autumn period (~6th–5th century BCE), it is the foundational text of Daoism.
The book is divided into two parts: the Dao Jing (道经, Chapters 1–37), exploring the nature of the Way, and the De Jing (德经, Chapters 38–81), exploring virtue and its application. At its core is the concept of Dao (道) — the ineffable source and principle of all existence.
With its profound insights into nature, governance, warfare, and personal cultivation, the Tao Te Ching has transcended time and culture, offering wisdom that resonates as powerfully today as it did two and a half millennia ago.
Core Concepts
Ten foundational concepts that run throughout the Tao Te Ching
Chapter Index
The first 10 chapters include complete in-depth study (original text, translation, annotations, verse commentary, common misconceptions, modern applications, scholarly annotations, and cross-references). Remaining chapters are being updated.
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