The term 'Tao Te Ching' is an ancient Chinese text written by Lao Tzu. It is a collection of 81 verses that are meant to provide guidance on how to live in harmony with the Tao, or the natural order of the universe. The Tao Te Ching is considered one of the most influential works of Chinese philosophy and has been translated into many languages. The three letter acronym for Tao Te Ching is TAO.