Tao Te Ching, or 'the way of integrity', through its 81 verses, gives us a treatise on how to lead a life without compromising on goodness and integrity. The book centres around Taoism, one of the three greatest religious and philosophical traditions that China ever saw. Lao Tzu's words resonate with readers, even today, 2,000 years after the verses were recorded. Many refer to this book to acquire leadership skills in business and politics by ensuring that they also develop a sense of balance and harmony in their everyday lives. Many artists also resort to using this text as a source of their inspiration. A classic of Chinese philosophical literature More than 2,000 years old, it is one of the true classics of spiritual literature A guide for cultivating a life of peace, serenity and compassion Through aphorisms and parable, it leads readers towards the Tao, or the 'Way' In its 81 verses, it delivers a treatise on how to live in the world with goodness and integrity