Wuwei or non-doing is not just about doing nothing Wuwei is a Chinese word, written as 无为in simplified Chinese, and 無為 in traditional Chinese. It is a key concept of Taoism, and the central theme of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching. Not knowing its true meaning risk missing the wisdom. The word may be literally translated as ‘doing…
Tao story: Strike the bell hard with faith A new disciple asks his Tao master, “How can I get myself ready for the training?” “Think of me a bell,” says the master. “Tap me softly, you get a tiny ding. Strike me hard, and you receive a loud and roaring chime.” Tao is like a…
The five elements & The Tao of Diet with Shashi Solluna There are two distinctly different ways to look at the world. One of them is linear, the other cyclical. Adopting the linear view, you see the world as progressing from one point to another as if a straight line. So after birth, one would…
Strictly speaking, there is only ONE There has been endless scholarly debates on the authentic version of Tao Te Ching. This has led to a fallacy that the book written by Lao Tzu has more than one version. Adding to the confusion are its thousands of different translations. As a matter of fact, there is only ONE version…
Swing your arms to the pink of health The Taoist exercise Ping Shuaishou (平甩手) is very simple. It involves practically only the swinging of two arms. Do not be deceived by its simplicity though. The impact of the ancient exercise on health is tremendous. Ping Shuaishou — may be translated as level arm swinging exercise — gets you to simply swing…
Simple ancient Taoist exercise that saves lives Ping Shuaishou (平甩手), or Level Arm Swinging Exercise, is a very simple Taoist exercise. It involves swinging of the two arms with slight bending of knees at intervals. Do not be deceived by its simplicity. The exercise’s impact on health is tremendous. One of the notable beneficiaries of…
Tao habit: Observe and emulate nature Nature is our best teacher. Observe and emulate how it works. Greet the sunrise, gaze the sunset; smile with blossoming flowers, and play with dancing droplets in the rain. Feel the composure of nature. Nature has no desires of its own, and does not set out to do…
Tao story that sets your mind thinking – Keeping to the Center is like keeping a flock of sheep A man who is a Tao disciple meets the king. He relates to his majesty what he has learned from his master. “My master told me that nourishing life is like keeping a flock of…
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…
Straw Hats & Umbrellas – Tao Story That Sets Your Mind Thinking Once upon a time, there is an old woman who is never happy. She has two sons. The older son sells straw hats, while the younger son sells umbrellas. The old woman never stops worrying. When it’s raining, she worries for the older son, as…
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