Tao Te Ching
Bring you closer to the ancient text
Tao and Tao-Te-Ching
Tao is the fundamental concept of Taoism.In Chinese, it is written as 道, and can be literally translated as ‘the path’ or ‘the way’.It is a very elusive concept, which is difficult to explain — especially when we have to do it in words alone. What we may say is that it is the ultimate principle of the universe, embodied in all existence. Read more ...
Meditation
Meditation has been around for thousands of years. Among the ancient classics, Tao Te Ching is regarded one of the most comprehensive guides on how to do meditation. Read the verses in Tao Te Ching that take you deeper into the art of meditation. It helps you to examine the point where you began, and direct you back to the tranquillity of the origin.
Self Growth
To apply Tao in life, the first thing you should do is to be absolutely honest to yourself.
Embrace the life and flow with it. It is not about doing your best, it is about making the best of your nature. It is not only about being yourself, it is about expressing your true self.
Leadership
Who is the best leader? In the belief of Tao of leadership, if you are a good leader, your people don't even know that you exist as leader.
You may wonder how. How can a leader lead without his people knowing? This, however, does happen. In Tao leadership, leaders can be invisible!
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Quotes & Translation
In the process of writing articles about Tao Te Ching, I translate verses in the book. I’m putting them together here for your reference. I have tried to make the translations as close to the original as possible. For you reference, one the other hand, I have also put together the translation of Tao Te Ching by j.h. mcdonald.