Tao Te Ching: Chang Dao

Read, listen to, and understand the Tao Te Ching.

Chang Dao brings all 81 chapters of Lao Tzu’s classic together with clear modern commentary, calm English narration, and a focused reading experience that works offline after voice setup.

READ AT YOUR OWN PACE

Move chapter by chapter through the complete Tao Te Ching. Switch between the chapter text and a plain-English interpretation whenever you want more context. Adjust the type size and choose a light, dark, or system-matched theme for comfortable reading.

LISTEN OFFLINE

On first launch, the app completes a one-time narration setup. Once it is ready, you can keep listening without a connection. Follow along with gentle word-progress highlighting, pause and resume from the playback controls, change the reading speed, or choose among American, British, Indian, and Australian voices. American English is selected by default.

SAVE THE CHAPTERS THAT MATTER

Pull down at the top of a chapter to add or remove a bookmark. Your saved chapters remain easy to find in the Bookmarks tab and stay on your device.

UNDERSTAND THE IDEAS

Also known as the Dao De Jing or Daodejing, the Tao Te Ching is a foundational work of Taoism and Daoism. Its 81 short chapters explore simplicity, balance, non-forcing, humility, and Wu Wei. Chang Dao pairs the text with approachable explanations designed for thoughtful everyday reading.

MADE FOR QUIET READING

• All 81 chapters in English
• Chapter text and modern commentary
• Offline English narration
• Spoken-progress highlighting
• Four English voice choices
• Adjustable narration speed and text size
• Bookmarks
• Light and dark themes
• No advertising
• No account required

Chapters 1–5 are available to read and listen to for free. A single in-app purchase permanently unlocks chapters 6–81 on your Google Play account. There is no subscription.

Chang Dao is an independent reading app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any religious organization.