Paginetraditionally 6th century BC · Chu (China), by tradition · also known as Lao Tzu, Lao-tse, Lao Zi
Laozi (Lao Tzu) is the legendary author of the Tao Te Ching (Daodejing), the founding text of Taoism. Tradition says he was an archivist at the Zhou court who wrote the book’s 81 short chapters as he left China for the west. Whether or not he existed, the book — about the Way, simplicity and the power of softness — is one of the most translated works in the world.
Begin with Tao Te Ching.
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Laozi (Lao Tzu) is the legendary author of the Tao Te Ching (Daodejing), the founding text of Taoism. Tradition says he was an archivist at the Zhou court who wrote the book’s 81 short chapters as he left China for the west.
Tao Te Ching is usually considered Laozi’s best-known work.
Most readers start with Tao Te Ching.
Both refer to the same writer. Other spellings and names include Lao Tzu, Lao-tse, Lao Zi.
Yes — 1 of Laozi’s books are free to read online in Pagine, the free e-reader and reading tracker.