In order to hold on to the apple, you must first open up you palm.
Let go, so that you can grasp.
“If you want to take something,
you must first allow it to be given.”Lao Tzu 36
In order to hold on to the apple, you must first open up you palm.
Let go, so that you can grasp.
“If you want to take something,
you must first allow it to be given.”Lao Tzu 36
Soon Teo is fascinated about the power of Tao and wants to share. In addition to writing about Tao and how it can be used to improve one's quality of life, he is also a practitioner of tai chi, qigong and meditation.
Tao habit – Have you emptied your cup today? A scholar widely known for his keen intellect visits a Tao Master at his humble abode. The Master graciously serves him tea, just like what he does to every visiting guest. While the Master is pouring tea, the scholar talks about Tao. The Master continues pouring, even…
Cyclical Movement and Taoist philosophy Are things in this world moving along a straight line or in a cyclical manner? Those who are used to linear thinking would see it as a straight line. After a day, it’s a night. After life, it’s death. What else can that be? It can, therefore, be puzzling when…
The Sage by never dealing with the great, accomplishes greatness The baby clock is now old enough to starting ticking. Grandfather clock is the Master. He says to the baby clock adoringly, “Let’s get to work now!” “So I will learn to tick today,” asks the baby clock, barely able to hide her excitement. “Yes,…
Despite the simplicity, the meaning of the yinyang symbol is very profound. The yin-yang symbol, known as tai chi (太极) symbol, is one of the most enduring symbols of the world. Although the symbol is often used to denote Taoism and as an icon of the Chinese culture, it is universal. It is worn on…
Even the tail to slap & keep flies away is provided The power of Tao is manifested in the dynamism of nature. It is infinitely wise, with enormous warm and generous love of Mother. See how these cattle are being cared for! They are provided with the air, the grass, the robust body and the…
If you open yourself to the Tao, you and Tao become one Many people are overwhelmed by wisdom of Lao Tzu — and the power of Tao — which jumps out at them when reading Tao Te Ching the book of the ancient sage. But that seems to be all, as they usually would do nothing further…