The Tao Te Ching is deeply rooted in the philosophy of Taoism and addresses how to live a simple, peaceful, and harmonious life. It emphasizes the concept of non-action, which is not the act of doing nothing but instead the purest form of action. The book covers a wide range of topics, including good government, sexual love, child-rearing, business, and ecology . The fundamental beliefs of Taoism were first gathered in the Tao Te Ching, and it has had a profound influence on Chinese spirituality, art, science, and politics.