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Title: 老子

Alternate Title: Lao Zih

Alternate Title: Laozi

Credits: Produced by Yu Hsiu Hung

Summary: "老子" by Laozi is a philosophical text written during the late 6th century to early 5th century BC. This foundational work of Daoism (Taoism) explores themes of naturalness, simplicity, and the principles of harmony and balance in life. It serves as both a spiritual guide and a reflection on the nature of existence. The text is composed of 81 chapters that delve into the concept of the Dao (Tao), which represents the fundamental nature of the universe and the path one should follow for a harmonious life. Laozi emphasizes the idea of "wu wei," or effortless action, advocating for a way of living that aligns with the natural flow of the cosmos. The work critiques conventional values like ambition and competition, instead promoting qualities such as humility, compassion, and simplicity. Through poetic metaphors and paradoxes, Laozi encourages readers to seek wisdom through introspection and to cultivate a deep understanding of their surroundings, ultimately revealing that true power comes from yielding and non-contention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Laozi

EBook No.: 24039

Published: Dec 26, 2007

Downloads: 123

Language: Chinese

Subject: Taoism

Subject: Philosophy, Chinese

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:24039:2 2007-12-26T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Laozi zh 1
2024-11-05T22:35:36Z 老子

This edition has images.

Title: 老子

Alternate Title: Lao Zih

Alternate Title: Laozi

Credits: Produced by Yu Hsiu Hung

Summary: "老子" by Laozi is a philosophical text written during the late 6th century to early 5th century BC. This foundational work of Daoism (Taoism) explores themes of naturalness, simplicity, and the principles of harmony and balance in life. It serves as both a spiritual guide and a reflection on the nature of existence. The text is composed of 81 chapters that delve into the concept of the Dao (Tao), which represents the fundamental nature of the universe and the path one should follow for a harmonious life. Laozi emphasizes the idea of "wu wei," or effortless action, advocating for a way of living that aligns with the natural flow of the cosmos. The work critiques conventional values like ambition and competition, instead promoting qualities such as humility, compassion, and simplicity. Through poetic metaphors and paradoxes, Laozi encourages readers to seek wisdom through introspection and to cultivate a deep understanding of their surroundings, ultimately revealing that true power comes from yielding and non-contention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Laozi

EBook No.: 24039

Published: Dec 26, 2007

Downloads: 123

Language: Chinese

Subject: Taoism

Subject: Philosophy, Chinese

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:24039:3 2007-12-26T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Laozi zh 1