Taoism, Lao Tzu & Tao Te Ching
Laozi (Chinese: 老子; pinyin: Lǎozǐ; Wade–Giles: Lao Tzu; also romanized as Lao Tse, Lao Tu, Lao-Tsu, Laotze, Laosi, Laocius, and other variations) was a mystic philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching (often simply referred to as Laozi). His association with the Tao Te Ching has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of Taoism (pronounced as "Daoism"). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoist philosophy, which often refers to Laozi as Taishang Laojun, or "One of the Three Pure Ones".
Laozi is an honorific title. Lao (老) means "venerable" or "old", such as modern Mandarin laoshi (老师), "teacher". Zi (子), Wade-Giles transliteration tzu, in this context is typically translated "master". Zi was used in ancient China as an honorific suffix, indicating "Master", or "Sir". In popular biographies, Laozi's given name was Er, his surname was Li (forming Li Er, 李耳) and his courtesy name was Boyang. Dan is a posthumous name given to Laozi, and he is sometimes referred to as Li Dan (李聃).
According to Chinese traditions, Laozi lived in the 6th century BCE. Historians variously contend that Laozi is a synthesis of multiple historical figures, that he is a mythical figure, or that he actually lived in the 5th-4th century BCE, concurrent with the Hundred Schools of Thought and Warring States Period.
A central figure in Chinese culture, both nobility and common people claim Laozi in their lineage. He was honored as an ancestor of the Tang imperial family, and was granted the title Taishang xuanyuan huangdi, meaning "Supreme Mysterious and Primordial Emperor". Xuanyuan and Huangdi are also, respectively, the personal and proper names of the Yellow Emperor. Throughout history, Laozi's work has been embraced by various anti-authoritarian movements.
This app contains all of Lao Tzu's quotes, wiki on Taoism and Tao Te Ching (Dao De Ching or 道德經) text translated and more will be added when found.
Features of app-Browse quotes by random or by sequential-Easy add/remove to favorites -One click share with facebook, twitter, whatsapp, messaging...(basically all the share apps u have on ur phone)-Customizable settings for user, including font size, font type, background
Download this app today and enjoy the inspiration of Lao Tzu on your phone!
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Reviews (30)
This is a great app easy to use and the display facilities are good; I enjoy its large White font on a black background. 👍🌈
For some reason the app isn't working on s21. It says it needs an Internet connection?
Useless. Doesn't work on Android 10.
Insights of inspiration for another perspective assist in one's grounding between reality and self delusion.
The app was working just fine until now recently, nothing. It keeps saying internet is required
where's the colours? still it reminds me there is here, light and the dark...
Great ﹰGuides to a stress free,almost, lief
It is a sacred book, don't play with it ,you will feel their effects at home, have respect for faith ,there is a sequence to the 81 stanzas;any way how do you will feel if I miss sequence something from bible, it is not you it is your money that is tempting you;how insensitive are you that after writing so much you Q me whether I liked that or not, strange, it is out of pain I am writing, Take out that random word!
Although not the best still good enough for the newcomer and those of us who forgot our path or lost our way
Nice app to know Tao's Philosophy. I gained a lot of enlightening from this app. I love it 😍👌❤️💙🙏
so far good but I had hoped to have the book.
Excellent thanks for the update
Good app great wisdom.
The teaching of Lao Tzu are an inspiration.
Awesome thank you !!!
I'm enjoy with ike this
compare this to Facebook,Chrome&BusinessCalendar~ they are so different but This app is just as helpful despite the lack of connectivity with outside people. Connecting with yourself is so important and this app has some very deep quotes that can almost always relate to exactly what you are thinking about. Thank you for making this and providing it for free and helping people to see the good all around.
Again, one not need be a Taoist (i'm a Jedi myself) to appreciate this ancient wisdom preserved in this application. Which like the Bible, seems to retain a divine degree of relevance in today's world. Beautiful to look at, easy to navigate, even share favorite quotes with those you feel can appreciate them via messaging. A MUST for any student of history, religion, philosophy, or free thinking.
U really get inspired by such quotes. Ur soul starts burning n u will see the results if u give it a shot.
Very good job. Good translation and GUI easy to use and it has an authentic feel to the castings. The advanced details are a good addition.
Of course, there is much feature in this app need to improve. But there is nothing perfect, that make everything just perfect. Awesome !
I like this app coz it gives us more wisdom and insight about life. But it would be much better if you design the outlook to be more interesting and enjoyable. Now it has a great message but lil bit boring.
1.It will be good that quotes could be found by searching key words. Good to allow text to be copied and pasted to allow sharing. Be sincere when we share our thoughts. Truthful words are not beautiful. Beautiful words are not truthful. Lao Tze.
Simple app with good Taoist quotes. Was reliable for a few months but stopped working. App and menu open, but it won't load quotes anymore.
Wonderful quotes spoiled but unneeded adds. Great app other than that.
Everythibg is good. I just have 1 complaint. That is it requires internet to be accessed
Very useful daily quote but I can't figure out how to save favs or search using Android 4.2.2 for Galaxy Note 2.
and documented accurately, but they are great quotes. Particularly, "if you don't change direction, you might end up where you're heading."
Nice helpful app. In regards to advertisements being included; I let not the presence of them, pull me out of the joy of reading a passage: not even for a moment.
It's nice to have snapshot quotes but it would be more useful if it linked with the verse it came from or at least the book too. Also not great how you can't access it offline. I do like the quote of the day