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	~~This~~ is the ~~foundation~~ text of Taoism, ~~believed to be written by~~ [[~~Lao-tzu~~]].		The Tao Teh Ching (Chinese: 道德經, Dào dé jīng), roughly translated as ''The Book of the Way and its Virtue'' (see below on translating the title), is an ancient Chinese scripture. Tradition has it that the book was written around 600 BCE by a sage called Laozi (also spelled Lao Tzu, Lao Tse, Laotse, "Old Master"), a record-keeper in the Emperor's Court of the Zhou Dynasty. A careful reading of the text, however, suggests that it is a compilation of maxims sharing similar themes. The authenticity of the date of composition/compilation and the authorship are still debated.

			This short work is one of the most important in Chinese philosophy and religion, especially in [[Taoism]], but also in [[Buddhism]], because the latter – an Indian religion – shared many Taoist words and concepts before developing into Chinese Buddhism. (Indeed, upon first encountering it, Chinese scholars regarded Buddhism as merely a foreign equivalent of Taoism.) Many Chinese artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers and even gardeners have used the book as a source of inspiration. Its influence has also spread widely outside the Far East, aided by many different translations of the text into western languages.


			== Interpretation ==


			Many believe that the Tao Teh Ching contains some universal truths which have since been independently recognized in other philosophies, both religious and secular. Each modern language interpretation (including even interpretation of the three-character title, of which there are dozens) differs at least slightly and occasionally profoundly from the next. Depending on how one reads them, some chapters could have three or more interpretations, ranging from practical wisdom for the common man to advice intended for kings to even the odd medical recipe.


	There is also an interpretation of this Chinese classic by Aleister Crowley out there.		There is also an interpretation of this Chinese classic by Aleister Crowley out there.

			==References==

			*Adapted from: Wikipedia (2005). [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao_Te_Ching Tao Te Ching]] Retrieved December 27, 2005.

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Morningstar2651 at 03:43, 1 December 2005

2005-12-01T03:43:16Z

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This is the foundation text of Taoism, believed to be written by [[Lao-tzu]].

There is also an interpretation of this Chinese classic by Aleister Crowley out there.

[[Category:Chinese Culture]]
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Fr. Zabed at 06:34, 21 September 2004

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	This is the foundation text of Taoism, believed to be written by [[Lao ~~Tzu~~]].		This is the foundation text of Taoism, believed to be written by [[Lao-tzu]].

	There is also an interpretation of this Chinese classic by Aleister Crowley out there.		There is also an interpretation of this Chinese classic by Aleister Crowley out there.

Fr. Zabed at 06:33, 21 September 2004

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	This is the foundation text of Taoism, believed to be written by Lao Tzu.		This is the foundation text of Taoism, believed to be written by [[Lao Tzu]].

	There is also an interpretation of this Chinese classic by Aleister Crowley out there.		There is also an interpretation of this Chinese classic by Aleister Crowley out there.

Fr. Zabed at 03:42, 20 September 2004

2004-09-20T03:42:20Z

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This is the foundation text of Taoism, believed to be written by Lao Tzu.

There is also an interpretation of this Chinese classic by Aleister Crowley out there.