“The valley spirit never dies. It is called the mystical female.”
Quote by Laozi
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A translation of Lao Tzu's Tao te ching and Wang Pi's commentary
A translation of Lao Tzu's Tao te ching and Wang Pi's commentary is a scholarly work that includes the foundational text of Taoism, Tao te ching, translated into English. It is further enriched with insights and interpretations provided by Wang Pi, a prominent Tang Dynasty philosopher. The book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the philosophical and spiritual principles of Taoism as outlined in the original text and the commentary. more
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Laozi
Laozi, also known as Lao Dan, was a renowned ancient Chinese philosopher and the founder of the Taoist school of thought. His birth and death dates are approximately 604 BC to 531 BC. Laozi advocated for顺应自然 (yielding to nature) and the principle of non-action (wu wei), which had a profound impact on Chinese philosophy, culture, and politics. more
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Source: Dao de Jing