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道德經 (Dao De Jing / Tao Te Ching)

by Lao Tzu

The foundational text of Taoism, traditionally attributed to the sage Laozi, though authorship and composition remain debated. The Dao De Jing offers profound meditations on the nature of the Dao (the Way), virtue, governance, and harmony with the natural order. A timeless work of paradox and wisdom.

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