All 81 chapters
Browse the complete Dao De Jing in a clear chapter structure designed for short reading sessions or longer study.
Tao Te Ching reading and listening
Dao De Jing
Read the Tao Te Ching with original Chinese, pinyin, Chinese and English translation, annotations, analysis, and offline chapter audio on iPhone and iPad.
Wisdom for Stillness
Original text, pinyin, translation, notes, and audio.
Built for focused study.
The app keeps the current release simple: bundled chapters, readable text, optional pinyin, translations, annotations, analysis, themes, and offline audio playback.
Original and pinyin
Show or hide pinyin while reading the original Chinese text, with display settings saved locally on your device.
Translation and notes
Move between Chinese translation, English translation, annotations, quotations, and brief analysis without leaving the chapter.
Offline audio
Listen to bundled Chinese or English translation audio with chapter navigation and playback controls.
Designed for iPhone and iPad.
The reading experience supports compact iPhone reading and a larger iPad workspace for browsing chapters and reading content side by side.
App Store information.
These pages provide the privacy, support, and terms information required for App Store review and for users who need help.
Privacy Policy
The current app works without an account and does not collect personal information.
Technical Support
Find basic troubleshooting steps and what information to include when requesting help.
Terms of Use
Review usage terms for the Dao De Jing reading and listening app.