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Lao Tzu, meaning "Old Master," is a semi-legendary figure believed to have lived in ancient China during the 6th century BCE. He is best known as the reputed author of the foundational text of Taoism, the "Tao Te Ching." Little is known about Lao Tzu's life, and much of what is known is steeped in mythology and legend. According to tradition, he was a wise and introspective sage who worked as a librarian in the imperial court of the Zhou Dynasty. Disenchanted with the corruption and chaos of the times, Lao Tzu is said to have decided to leave society and travel westward. At the border, he encountered a guard who requested that he write down his wisdom before departing. Lao Tzu then composed the "Tao Te Ching," a concise philosophical treatise that emphasizes the concept of the "Tao" (the Way) and its harmony with the natural order. This work became a cornerstone of Taoist philosophy and had a profound influence on Chinese thought.