The Tao Te Ching – Laozi

The *Tao Te Ching* (also known as the *Dao De Jing*) is a foundational text of Taoism. Traditionally attributed to Laozi (Lao Tzu), a legendary figure believed to have lived in the 6th century BCE China, it explores themes of living in harmony with the Tao – the fundamental principle underlying all existence. The work emphasizes naturalness, simplicity, and non-action (*wu wei*) as paths to wisdom and tranquility.