Tao Te Ching

TheTao Te Ching, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religiousTaoism. It also strongly influenced other schools ofChinese philosophyandreligion, includingLegalism,Confucianism, andBuddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China. Many artists, includingpoets,painters,calligraphers, andgardeners, have used theTao Te Chingas a source of inspiration. Its influence has spread widely outside East Asia and...