{"id":1533,"date":"2019-12-13T08:23:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T08:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/lao-tse\/"},"modified":"2024-08-13T12:24:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T12:24:47","slug":"lao-tse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/en\/lao-tse\/","title":{"rendered":"Lao Tse"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center bottom;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:8%;--awb-padding-bottom:8%;--awb-background-color:#faf9f6;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-first fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );margin-right: 4%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h4><strong>Lao-Ts\u00e9, The old master<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>  Lao-Ts\u00e9 (604-517 BC), a prominent philosopher from Ancient China, is revered as the founder of Taoism, whose primary purpose is the search for harmony with the natural rhythms of the &#8220;Tao&#8221;.<br \/>\nThe &#8220;tao&#8221;, the central essence of Taoist philosophy, represents the fundamental path or principle that permeates and guides all existence.<br \/>\nThe influence of Lao-Ts\u00e9 and his masterful work, &#8220;Tao Te King&#8221; or &#8220;The Book of the Way and Virtue&#8221;, extends deep into Chinese culture.<br \/>\nThis seminal text not only outlines the theory of acting in tune with nature, but also provides philosophical insights into simplicity, humility and acceptance.<br \/>\nLao-Ts\u00e9&#8217;s work has had a marked influence on the ancient practice of Qigong (chi-kung).<br \/>\nThis holistic system, with more than 6,000 years of history, incorporates physical exercises, conscious breathing and mental focus to cultivate vital energy, promote balance and strengthen the connection between body and mind.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-one-half fusion-column-last fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:60px;width:50%;width:calc(50% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.5 ) );\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"1.0\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element in-legacy-container\" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"728\" title=\"laoziridesox\" src=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/laoziridesox.jpeg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-1370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/laoziridesox-200x346.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/laoziridesox-400x692.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/qigongessencial.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/laoziridesox.jpeg 421w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Qigong, resurrected on the basis of Taoist principles, has become a vital component of traditional Chinese medicine, contributing to physical, mental and spiritual well-being.<br \/>\nThus, Lao-Ts\u00e9&#8217;s philosophy and the &#8220;Tao Te King&#8221; not only shaped Chinese culture&#8217;s understanding of the universe, but also left a lasting legacy in the practice of Qigong, providing a continuous source of inspiration and guidance for those seeking a balanced and fulfilling life.<br \/>\nExplore some of the most inspiring verses, and allow yourself to absorb the timeless wisdom that continues to echo through the centuries.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 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