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…
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…
Who are the leaders in your life? Who do you follow? Is that your boss, your teachers, your parents, or someone holding political offices? These are the positions that carry the responsibilities of leadership, and the people who are holding the position should be leading. However, the true leaders in your life may be someone…
What do you see in a pot? Its body contour, its lid … Although these are what you see in a pot, and probably also what you would think of when a pot is mentioned, these are not what the pot is built for. A pot is useful not for its clay, but for its…
Although regarded as one of the wisest books ever written, Tao Te Ching is very short in terms of length. The received version of the book by the Chinese sage Lao Tzu consists of only about 5000 Chinese characters. It is made up of 81 verses. Most of them are just a few lines. For…
Lao Tzu began the book Tao Te Ching by saying, “The name that can be named is not the eternal name”. This statement is especially apt, as far as translation of the title of his book is concerned. It has indeed left many people confused. To make things simple, let’s see what the three Chinese characters…
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