Appreciate greatness of Tao by looking at the Sun For living beings like you and I who live on the Earth, it is difficult to imagine anything bigger than the Sun. The Sun rises in the morning and sets at night, providing all living beings on our planet with the energy that keeps them alive…
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…
Those who know others are intelligent; those who know themselves are truly wise To draw out the best in you, be truly honest with your self. As Lao Tzu says, Those who know others are intelligent; those who know themselves are truly wise. Those who master others are strong; those who master themselves have true…
The Tao says “There is a time for everything”. But people often forget about it The Tao is about nature and if you want to harness the prowess of nature, allow it to take its course. Do not temper the rhythm of nature. “Make hay while the sun shines” is not just a cliche. It is a golden truth that you…
Lao Tzu’s enduring soft power of influence If you want to lead the people, be part of the people. Only then that the people can identify with you — and you can establish an enduring influence on them. To be part of the people, you’d have to brunt your sharpness and untangle the knots, tone the glare and settle…
What does ‘leading by following’ mean? We talk about ‘servant leadership’ in the modern days, but Lao Tzu had talked about the leadership style 2,500 years ago. In chapter 66, Lao Tzu illustrates the power leadership by using the analogy of streams and seas. “All streams flow to the sea because it is lower…
The answer is clear: Tao Te Ching a book on leadership. In fact, I’d venture to say that it’s an authority on leadership. Although written more than 2000 years ago, its advice on how one can be a good leader is so vivid and relevant. The leadership style it advocates is one that is based on…
How to derive more from the reading of Tao Te Ching? One good way to do it is by answering question. Tao Te Ching is no doubt a rare gem of wisdom. “Perhaps we shall burn every book but one behind us, and find a summary of wisdom in the Tao-Te-Ching,” says Will Durant. It’s…
Choosing the right translation for Tao Te Ching is indeed a challenge for many people. The ancient work written 2500 years ago by the sage Lao Tzu is so popular it has become the most translated work in the world after Bible. There are countless translations of the book out there and more are on…
Think about it: Who are your leaders? Is that your boss, your teachers, your parents, or someone holding political offices? People in these positions carry the responsibilities of leadership. They should be leading. They are, however, not necessarily the true leader. They could be just leaders in title. As what Lao Tzu says, the best…
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