Deep in the remote mountains lives a renowned wise old man, whose insights into the meaning of life draw visitors from far and wide. Among them is a young man eager to transform his life. After traversing rugged terrain for days, he finally arrives at the modest dwelling of the wise old man. “I’m tired…
How to pronounce the Tao Te Ching? The Tao Te Ching, a famous Chinese text written by Lao Tzu, has been translated into various ways over time. While the most common translation is Tao Te Ching, it has also been rendered as Dao De Jing, Tao Te King, and more. Moreover, some would refer to…
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…
Life is colourful and interesting. But do not succumb to allures of things that we don’t really need, people’s remarks that don’t really matter, and pursuits that bear no significance to your center of life. Focus is power. The wise person remains unwavering to what is real to him and the calling from within the…
Wisdom from Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching 22 If you want to become full, let yourself be empty
“A tree beyond your embrace grows from one tiny seed. A tower nine-storey high begins with a lump of earth. A journey of thousand miles starts with a single step.” Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching 64 Taking first step is hard. It involves risks, learning of new things and getting to know new people. Making sure…
Lao Tzu says, “At birth one is soft and yielding, At death he is hard and stiff. Green plants at birth are soft and pliable, At death they are brittle and dry. Therefore, hard and rigid are associated with death. Soft and tender affirm greater life.” Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching 76 Stop being stiff…
Tao is not about doing your best, but making the best of who you are Tao is about being absolutely honest with yourself. Without the honesty, you are putting your ego, own knowledge and desire in between of who you think you are and the actual you. You become what you think you are, rather than…
Lao Tzu constantly reminds us to return. “Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace. Watch the turmoil of beings, but contemplate their return.” – Lao Tzu Tao Te Ching Chapter 16 This is a difficult but all-important question. Here I’m offering my view for your reference. While it is hard to…
It is the weakness of water that makes it strong Water is weak, but it is its weakness that makes it strong. What happens when water encounters resistance? It breaks out! So when you put your hands in water, it runs through your hands without causing any harm. So water is yielding, and you may call…
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