LAO TZU Teacher of “The Way”

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Lao Tzu is remembered as one of the most mysterious and influential figures in ancient Chinese history. Living during a time of growing disorder and rigid rule, Lao Tzu offered a radically different way of understanding life, leadership, and harmony with the natural world. Rather than seeking power, recognition, or control, he chose simplicity, balance, and alignment with what he called “the Way.”

This documentary explores the life and legend of Lao Tzu as recorded through history, examining how his quiet withdrawal from society left behind ideas that would shape Daoist thought and influence generations long after he disappeared from view.

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00:00 Introduction: Who Was Lao Tzu?
00:38 China During the Late Zhou Dynasty
01:32 A Quiet Observer of Disorder
02:27 The Idea of the Way
03:21 Withdrawal from Society
04:16 The Gatekeeper and the Writing of the Dao
05:15 Simplicity, Balance, and Non-Action
06:11 Influence and Enduring Legacy
07:18 Final Reflections