The Tao Te Ching, along with the Zhuangzi, is a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism. It also strongly influenced other schools of Chinese philosophy and religion, including Legalism, Confucianism, and Buddhism, which was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts when it was originally introduced to China. Many Chinese artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and gardeners, have used the Tao Te Ching as a source of inspiration. Its influence has spread widely outside East Asia and it is among the most translated works in world literature.
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The Tao Te Ching is an important source of Taoist philosophy and one of the important components of the basic teachings of Taoism. In order to further spread the Chinese tradition and Taoist culture, Sik Sik Yuen used the bluestone carvings the Tao Te Ching on the outer Wall of the Taiyuan Yuanchen Hall.]]>