The book Tao Te Ching was written by the great Chinese spiritual adept, Lao Tse, about 2500 years ago. In that incarnation, Lao Tse was a disciple of non-incarnate Huang Di and achieved full spiritual self-realization. At the present time, Lao Tse provides spiritual help to incarnate people. The Tao Te Ching is one of the most fundamental texts on the philosophy and methodology of spiritual development. This edition of the book includes paintings from various Chinese artists of the past.