Laozi's Tao Te Ching—81 brief chapters exploring the nature of Tao (the Way) and Te (Virtue), encouraging harmony with nature, effortless action, humility, and inner peace. Narrated by Mark Cassidy with full subtitles.

📖 About the Work

Composed over 2,500 years ago, the Tao Te Ching (also spelled Dao De Jing) is a foundational text of Taoist philosophy. Its poetic and paradoxical verses guide spiritual seekers, rulers, and philosophers toward wu wei (effortless action), simplicity, and balance. This timeless work continues to influence Eastern and Western thought on personal well-being, leadership, and living in harmony with the natural world.

✍️ About Laozi

Laozi, or Lao Tzu, is traditionally regarded as a 6th-century BCE Chinese sage and the founder of Taoism. Although much about his life is shrouded in mystery and legend, his teachings in the Tao Te Ching remain among the most influential philosophical works in human history.

🎙️ Narration & Translation

Mark Cassidy's steady, contemplative narration complements the gentle flow and depth of the Tao's wisdom. This edition uses the WikiSource collaborative translation, with full on-screen subtitles and no background music—perfect for meditation, reflection, and study.

📚 Timestamps

• 00:00 – Tao Te Ching by Laozi
• 00:11 – Introduction
• 00:52 – Chapter 1: The Mystery Beyond Naming
• 07:17 – Chapter 11: The Use of Emptiness
• 14:23 – Chapter 21: Formless Virtue
• 21:43 – Chapter 31: Weapons Are Instruments of Misfortune
• 29:01 – Chapter 41: Wisdom Sounds Like Folly
• 34:51 – Chapter 51: The Dao Gives All
• 42:07 – Chapter 61: Strength Through Humility
• 49:22 – Chapter 71: Knowing You Don't Know
• 55:11 – Chapter 81: Truth Is Not Always Pretty

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