Lao Tzu

The traditional founder of Taoism, one of the three great religious and philosophical traditions originated in China, Lao Tzu (meaning “Old Master”) was a mystic Chinese philosopher and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Though the historical authenticity of Lao Tzu is not certain, according to tradition, he is believed to have been a slightly older contemporary of Confucius. He is reckoned a scholar w...