Though he is considered to be the father of Taoism , little is known about Lao Tzu (The Old Sage). He would have lived during the Warring States period in China, as an archivist at the Royal court, and there he would have met the notorious Confucius to talk about rites.

Lao Tzu is the author of Tao Te Ching (The Classic of Tao and Te), which describes the Way and everything related to It - the nondoing and wu concepts, among others.

Lao Tzu worked most of his life in the public service, and retired later to the West, disguised by the fall of the politicians morals, without leaving any trace. He is the archetype of the ancient Taoist Sage.

His preaching insisted on retirement from this world by keeping a low profile and practicing nondoing and emptiness as modus vivendi.

Lao Tzu is an exciting character even today - mostly because his wisdom which is both obscure and penetrating. This site is designed to offer valuable information about his life and philosophy, his Way, including an online course, in case you wish to learn more.