Ariane Rump-Stiftung

The foundation aims to research and disseminate the work and ideas of the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu and to maintain Ariane Rump's specialist library on Lao Tzu, which is to be made accessible to an interested audience. Within the scope of its possibilities, the foundation can organize lecture series on Lao Tzu, promote significant works on Lao Tzu and his environment, award prizes, scholarships or training grants. The foundation can operate both domestically and internationally. The foundation can collaborate with other institutions to pursue its purpose. The foundation does not pursue any commercial or self-help purposes.