Fiberglass sculpture of Laozi, bronze statue of Laozi

Chinese people are familiar with Laozi, who was an ancient Chinese thinker, philosopher, literary figure, and historian, as well as the founder and main representative of the Taoist school. Laozi lived in the Spring and Autumn Period, and his influence on later generations is mainly through a work called the Tao Te Ching, which pioneered ancient Chinese philosophical thought. But there are not many records left about Laozi himself, which has created a huge imaginative space for future generations. Some people deify him, while others believe he is the Supreme Lord. There are countless legends about Laozi, and various imaginations endow him with too much mystery.