Tao Te Ching; Daodejing
Refers specifically to the classic Chinese philosophical text attributed to Lao Tzu. Used in academic, literary, and general contexts when discussing Taoism or Chinese philosophy.
The Tao Te Ching is traditionally said to have been written by Lao Tzu.
He makes it a rule to read a passage from the Tao Te Ching every morning.
Standard modern kanji spelling for the Tao Te Ching.
Historical spelling using the older form 經 for 経. Rarely used today.
From Chinese 道德經 (Dàodéjīng), literally 'Classic of the Way and Virtue'. The Japanese reading どうとくきょう is the on'yomi of the kanji.