Taoism, Chinese philosophy, cosmology
Laozi (Laotse)
Laozi (fl. 6th century BCE) is the legendary Chinese sage traditionally credited as the author of the Tao Te Ching and the founding figure of Taoist philosophy. Serving as archivist at the Zhou court, he reputedly composed the Tao Te Ching at the request of a gatekeeper before departing westward; his historicity is debated, and modern scholars view the text as a composite work. His influence on Taoism, Buddhism, and esoteric traditions across East and West is immense.
Chinese PhilosophyTaoist philosophyTaoismmeditationContemplationReturn to SimplicityEasternmeditation and contemplationLeadership & GovernanceNatural HarmonyComparative ReligionMoral philosophy and ethicsEastern philosophyMeditation practicesfollowing the Tao naturallyWu Wei (Non-action)
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