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Portrait of Laozi

Laozi

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6th century BC

Legendary Chinese sage, traditionally the author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of Taoism. Almost nothing certain is known about his life, but his short, puzzling sayings about the Way, water and 'acting without forcing' have been read across East Asia for more than two thousand years.

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Tao Te Ching

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  1. The Way That Cannot Be Told말할 수 없는 도 · B2 · 2 min read
  2. Be Like Water물처럼 · B2 · 2 min read
  3. A Journey of a Thousand Miles천 리 길도 한 걸음부터 · B2 · 2 min read
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Reading Laozi in English: quick answers

Who was Laozi?
Laozi (6th century BC): Legendary Chinese sage, traditionally the author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of Taoism. Almost nothing certain is known about his life, but his short, puzzling sayings about the Way, water and 'acting without forcing' have been read across East Asia for more than two thousand years.
What can I read by Laozi on SeoJae Story?
Tao Te Ching, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English translation.
Is Laozi hard to read in English?
The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
Is there a Korean translation?
Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.