![]() Though the two elements of religion and philosophy are separate, they are profoundly connected. It is not only a customary philosophy, but it has also taken the shape of a properly organized religion. Taoism, along with Buddhism and Confucianism, is the pillar of ancient Chinese thought. Tzu is also the father of the Taoist philosophy. ![]() The book intends to guide people on how to return to the laws and ways of nature to maintain the balance of the Tao. It is the source of all being in the world. It is extremely powerful, yet down to earth. ![]() The ‘Tao Te Ching’, literally meaning ‘The Way and Its Power’ presents the idea of ‘Tao’ as being the end all and be all of existence. In reality, the entire book can be considered as one great analogy. Like various ancient Chinese philosophers, Lao Tzu made use of rhyme and rhythm, paradoxes and interesting analogies to get his point across in Tao Te Ching. ![]()
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