Laotzu's Tao and Wu Wei (Tao Teh King)

Laotzu's Tao and Wu Wei, also known as the Tao Teh Ching, is a foundational text of Taoism traditionally attributed to the philosopher Lao Tzu, a contemporary of Confucius. The work, whose exact date of origin is debated, is divided into two parts: the Upper Part (chapters 1-37) focusing on the concept of 'Tao' or the Way, and the Lower Part (chapters 38-81) emphasizing 'Shang Teh' or High Virtue. This 1919 edition explores the principle of Wu Wei, often translated as 'non-doing' or 'non-assertion,' offering insights into living harmoniously and authentically through a non-assertive approach to life.