What are the teachings of Lao Tzu?

Lao-tzu – “Old Master”, is considered the author of the book Tao Te Ching. Some of Lao Tzu’s most significant teachings are as follows:

What are the basic teachings of Taoism?

Taoist thought focuses on genuineness, longevity, health, immortality, vitality, wu wei (non-action, a natural action, a perfect equilibrium with tao), detachment, refinement (emptiness), spontaneity, transformation and omni-potentiality.

When did Lie Yukou write the Liezi book?

The Liezi ( Chinese: 列子; Wade–Giles: Lieh-tzu) is a Daoist text attributed to Lie Yukou, a c. 5th century BCE Hundred Schools of Thought philosopher, but Chinese and Western scholars believe it was compiled around the 4th century CE.

Which is more practical Laozi or the Liezi?

The Liezi is generally considered to be the most practical of the major Taoist works, compared to the poetic narrative of Laozi and the philosophical writings of Zhuangzi. Although the Liezi has not been extensively published in the West, some passages are well known.

Which is the most important text in Taoism?

Liezi is known as one of the three most important texts in Taoism, together with the Tao Te Ching and Zhuangzi. Outside of Taoism, the biji genre story Yi Jian Zhi by Hong Mai borrowed the character of Yi Jian, a contemporary of the ancient mythical emperor Yu, from Liezi .

Are there any English translations of the Liezi?

Outside of Taoism, the biji genre story Yi Jian Zhi by Hong Mai borrowed the character of Yi Jian, a contemporary of the ancient mythical emperor Yu, from Liezi. There are fewer English translations of the Liezi than other Taoist texts.