The Tao Te Ching is a Chinese classic text. Its name comes from the opening words of its two sections: dào "way," and "virtue," Chapter 38, plus "classic, says Wikipedia."
According to tradition, it was written around 6th century BC by the Taoist sage Laozi (or Lao Tzu, "Old Master"), a record-keeper at the Zhou Dynasty court.
The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy . This ancient book is also central in Chinese religion, not only for Taoism but Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced into China was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts.
Many Chinese artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and even gardeners have used the Tao Te Ching as a source of inspiration. Its influence has also spread widely outside East Asia, aided by hundreds of translations into Western languages.
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