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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu

For Students 9th - 10th
MIT's Internet Classics Archive offers an on-line English translation of Lao-tzu's most famous work: Tao-te. The Tao-te is the basis of Taoist philosophy.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Tao Te Ching by Lao T

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides the text Tao-te Ching by Lao-tzu.
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Lao Tse B. 604 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the life, wisdom, philosophy, religious influence and legacy of Lao-tzu.
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BBC

Bbc Religion and Ethics Homepage: Taoism

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site from the BBC about Taoism, with information on its history, principal texts, customs, beliefs, and ethics.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Lao Zi

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Lao Zi, writer of the seminal Daoist work, the Dao De Jing. Includes a collection of quotes by Lao Zi.
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Other

The Tao Te Ching

For Students 9th - 10th
A translation of the Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, the major work of Taoism (Daoism).
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Lao Zi

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is given on the life, works, and beliefs of Chinese philosopher Lao Zi in this encyclopedia article from Wikipedia. Links are provided throughout for additional information on related subjects.
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Other

Wussu.com: Tao Te Ching a Comparative Study

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes translations of the chapters of the Tao Te Ching and overviews of the text. Offers many different interpretations of the ancient writings.
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Other

Chebucto Community Net: Lao Tzu Father of Taoism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Chebucto Community Net provides a biography of Lao-tzu and short description of Taoism. Contrasts Taoism and Confucianism as well. Some black and white pictures accompany information.
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Other

The Invisible Basilica: Lao Tze

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the legend of Lao-tzu, his life, religious wisdom, and influence. An excellent place to start research on Lao-tzu.
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Other

The World's Religions and Their Scriptures: Taoism

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to the third paragraph of the section on Taoism. Discusses the sources of philosophical Taoism.
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Curated OER

Lao Tzu Meets Yin Xi, the Guardian of the Gate of Tibet.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Chebucto Community Net provides a biography of Lao-tzu and short description of Taoism. Contrasts Taoism and Confucianism as well. Some black and white pictures accompany information.
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Curated OER

Lao Tzu Has Yin Xi Appear to the Barbarian as The

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Chebucto Community Net provides a biography of Lao-tzu and short description of Taoism. Contrasts Taoism and Confucianism as well. Some black and white pictures accompany information.