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Tao te ching
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The Tao Te Ching is a central text in Taoist philosophy and religion.
It consists of 81 brief chapters or sections that discuss the nature of the Tao, which is described as the source and ideal of all existence.
The text emphasizes living in harmony with nature, the importance of simplicity, humility, and the interconnectedness of all things.
It critiques unnatural actions and social activism based on abstract moralism, advocating for a life of 'nonaction' (wu wei) and spontaneity.
The text has been highly influential in Chinese philosophy and has been translated numerous times, making it one of the most translated texts in world literature.
It consists of 81 brief chapters or sections that discuss the nature of the Tao, which is described as the source and ideal of all existence.
The text emphasizes living in harmony with nature, the importance of simplicity, humility, and the interconnectedness of all things.
It critiques unnatural actions and social activism based on abstract moralism, advocating for a life of 'nonaction' (wu wei) and spontaneity.
The text has been highly influential in Chinese philosophy and has been translated numerous times, making it one of the most translated texts in world literature.
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