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The Tao, Chapter 70
The Tao, Chapter 70 My words are easy to understandand easier to put into practice.Yet no one in the world seem to understand them,and are not able to apply what I teach. My teachings come from the ancients,the things I do are done for a reason. Because you do not know me,you are not able…
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The Tao, Chapter 65
The Tao, Chapter 65 The ancient Masterswho understood the way of the Tao,did not educate people, but made them forget. Smart people are difficult to guide,because they think they are too clever.To use cleverness to rule a country,is to lead the country to ruin.To avoid cleverness in ruling a country,is to lead the country to…
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The Tao, Chapter 64
The Tao, Chapter 64 Things are easier to control while things are quiet.Things are easier to plan far in advance.Things break easier while they are still brittle.Things are easier hid while they are still small. Prevent problems before they arise.Take action before things get out of hand.The tallest treebegins as a tiny sprout.The tallest buildingstarts…
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The Tao, Chapter 62
The Tao, Chapter 62 The Tao is the tabernacle of creation;it is a treasure for those who are good,and a place of refuge for those who are not. How can those who are not good be abandoned?Words that are beautiful are worth much,but good behavior can only be learned by example. When a new leader…
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The Tao, Chapter 55
The Tao, Chapter 55 One who is filled with the Taois like a newborn child. The infant is protected fromthe stinging insects, wild beasts, and birds of prey.Its bones are soft, its muscles are weak,but its grip is firm and strong. It doesn’t know about the (sexual) unionof male and female,yet his penis can still…
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The Tao, Chapter 52
The Tao, Chapter 52 The world had a beginningwhich we call the Great Mother.Once we have found the Mother,we begin to know what Her children should be. When we know we are the Mother’s child,we begin to guard the qualities of the Mother in us.She will protect us from all dangereven if we lose our…
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The Tao, Chapter 49
The Tao, Chapter 49 The Master has no mind of her own.She understands the mind of the people. To those who are good she treats as good.To those who aren’t good she also treats as good.This is how she attains true goodness. She trusts people who are trustworthy.She also trusts people who aren’t trustworthy.This is…
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The Tao, Chapter 47
The Tao, Chapter 47 Without opening your door,you can know the whole world.Without looking out your window,you can understand the way of the Tao. The more knowledge you seek,the less you will understand. The Master understands without leaving,sees clearly without looking,accomplishes much without doing anything. — Translated by J. H. McDonald
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The Tao, Chapter 38
The Tao, Chapter 38 The highest good is not to seek to do good,but to allow yourself to become it.The ordinary person seeks to do good things,and finds that they cannot do them continually. The Master does not force virtue on others,thus she is able to accomplish her task.The ordinary person who uses force,will find…
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The Tao, Chapter 36
The Tao, Chapter 36 If you want something to return to the source,you must first allow it to spread out.If you want something to weaken,you must first allow it to become strong.If you want something to be removed,you must first allow it to flourish.If you want to possess something,you must first give it away. This…
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The Tao, Chapter 19
The Tao, Chapter 19 Forget about knowledge and wisdom,and people will be a hundred times better off.Throw away charity and righteousness,and people will return to brotherly love.Throw away profit and greed,and there won’t be any thieves.These three are superficial and aren’t enoughto keep us at the center of the circle, so we must also:Embrace simplicity.Put…
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The Tao, Chapter 16
The Tao, Chapter 16 If you can empty your mind of all thoughtsyour heart will embrace the tranquility of peace.Watch the workings of all of creation,but contemplate their return to the source.All creatures in the universereturn to the point where they began.Returning to the source is tranquilitybecause we submit to Heaven’s mandate.Returning to Heaven’s mandate…
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The Tao, Chapter 15
The Tao, Chapter 15 The Sages of old were profoundand knew the ways of subtlety and discernment.Their wisdom is beyond our comprehension.Because their knowledge was so far superiorI can only give a poor description.They were carefulas someone crossing a frozen stream in winter.Alert as if surrounded on all sides by the enemy.Courteous as a guest.Fluid…
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The Tao, Chapter 10
The Tao, Chapter 10 Nurture the darkness of your souluntil you become whole.Can you do this and not fail?Can you focus your life-breath until you becomesupple as a newborn child?While you cleanse your inner visionwill you be found without fault?Can you love people and lead themwithout forcing your will on them?When Heaven gives and takes…
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The Tao, Chapter 8
The Tao, Chapter 8 The supreme good is like water,which benefits all of creationwithout trying to compete with it.It gathers in unpopular places.Thus it is like the Tao.The location makes the dwelling good.Depth of understanding makes the mind good.A kind heart makes the giving good.Integrity makes the government good.Accomplishments make your labors good.Proper timing makes…
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The Tao, Chapter 1
The Tao, Chapter 1 The tao that can be describedis not the eternal Tao.The name that can be spokenis not the eternal Name.The nameless is the boundary of Heaven and Earth.The named is the mother of creation.Freed from desire, you can see the hidden mystery.By having desire, you can only see what is visibly real.Yet…
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