Daode
Daode, also known as Tao Te Ching, is a foundational text of Taoism, a philosophical and religious tradition that originated in ancient China. The text is attributed to Lao Tzu, a semi-legendary figure who is traditionally considered the founder of Taoism. The Daode consists of eighty-one short chapters, often presented in verse, and its core teachings revolve around the concept of the Tao, which can be translated as "the Way."
The Tao is described as an ineffable, primordial force that underlies and governs all existence. It is
Key themes in the Daode include the relativity of opposites (such as good and evil, beauty and