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The Tao Teh King, or the Tao and its Characteristics
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The Tao Teh King, also known as the Tao and its Characteristics, is an ancient Chinese text traditionally attributed to Laozi. Often linked to the late Warring States period (475–221 BCE), it presents Taoism’s central ideas through poetic reflections on the Way and its Virtue. Drawing on wisdom expressed in concise, lyrical language, the work outlines how the Way shapes understanding and moral character. Although Laozi’s authorship is widely associated with the text, scholars debate whether he truly wrote it. As a foundational Taoist classic, it has had lasting influence on Chinese philosophy and religious practice and remains one of the most widely translated works worldwide.
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