Although Tao Te Ching has only 5,000 words, its ideological content is very rich, involving many aspects. There are three main points in his writing foundation and background.
First, I meditated and studied hard, which laid a deep knowledge foundation for him. I was smart since I was a child, and I often have the enterprising spirit to get to the bottom of it. He often looks up at the sun, the moon and the stars, thinks about what the sky is, and sleeps all night. The sutra depository is a collection of ancient books in the Zhou Dynasty, which is full of articles and books from all over the world. Laozi tirelessly showed a wide range of views, gradually became better, understood the source of rites and music, and understood the purpose of morality. Three years later, he moved to preserve Tibetan history. His knowledge is well known.
Secondly, the detached environment and wise realm provided him with the conditions to record and comment on current events. Laozi was born at the end of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. He experienced the violent turmoil and changes of current events, witnessed the hardships and hardships of the people, observed that people's worries and dissatisfaction were boiling, and the pulse of the country and people's lives were on the verge of crisis. Being in the imperial court, he has an insight into the disadvantages of the times. With transcendental environment, far-sighted talent, excellent realm, wisdom and boldness of vision, he cares about people's livelihood and the world, and puts forward a series of ideas for governing the country and safeguarding the people. These propositions fully show the broad-minded will and wisdom of this great philosopher, and his heart is closely linked with the pulse of the nation and people's life.
Third, the ambition of * * * makes the book Tao Te Ching immortal. According to reports, when Yin was young, he liked to watch astronomy and read ancient books, and his cultivation was very deep. He had heard the name of Laozi a long time ago. When he saw Laozi riding a green cow backwards, he immediately kowtowed, led him to the official residence and burned incense to worship his disciples. He begged Lao Tzu to write what he had learned so as to benefit future generations. Yin's behavior and sense of accomplishment moved Lao Zi. * * * The same language and ambition touched Lao Tzu, who relied on his own life experience and the success or failure of the dynasty to make the people safe.
Take adversity as a mirror, trace back to the source, write the first and second articles, * * * five thousand words. The first is the Tao Te Ching, and the second is the Tao Te Ching, which are collectively called the Tao Te Ching.