01940cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000100011324500110012324600120013424600100014626400510015630000470020733600260025433700260028033800360030650000310034250800290037352010890040253400450149165300110153665300240154785600430157124039UtSlPG20260610133542.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7azh2iso639-1 4aBL1 aLaozi10a老子1 aLao Zih1 aLaozi 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-12-26  aProduced by Yu Hsiu Hung  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTaoism  aPhilosophy, Chinese40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24039