What does “the Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao” mean? One of the most commonly asked questions regarding the Tao Te Ching revolves around the concept of the Tao itself. Indeed, it is a very difficult question to formidable challenge. Even Lao Tzu, the author of the Tao Te Ching, struggles…
Tao is hard to explain – Reason 3 What does tao mean? “The Tao that can be mentioned is not the eternal Tao,” says Lao Tzu in Tao Te Ching. There are many reasons for Lao Tzu to say so, and this is reason 3 — from my perspective. It has to do with size….
Tao is hard to explain – Reason 2 Tao is so elusive, it led Lao Tzu to say, “The Tao that can be mentioned is not the eternal Tao.” What is Tao Te Ching about and why is Tao is so hard to explain? There are many reasons for Laozi to say so, and here’s…
Tao is hard to define – Reason 1 “The Tao that can be mentioned is not the eternal Tao,” says Lao Tzu in Tao Te Ching Chapter 1. Why? There are many reasons for him to say so, and here’s reason 1. It kick starts the first of our four video on the mini Tao…
Tao is hard to explain – Reasons 4 & 5 “The Tao that can be mentioned is not the eternal Tao,” says Lao Tzu. Why? There are many reasons for Lao Tzu to say so, and these are reasons 4 and 5 — from my perspective. They have to do with form. Reason 4:…
See Tao the Mystery of the Universe Unfold What about an escape with a friend without any destination in mind? Go anyway with any friend. Don’t plan, just go! If you are an organised person, the idea itself can be abhorring. Where shall I begin, who shall I be? what will happen, will I end up…
Do not be too eager to judge, as judging is giving an answer and it stops the real answer from unfolding. If Tao is hard to define, so are many things around you. Why are you not as pretty? Why do you have to work doubly hard? Why can’t you be as rich as the…
Tao as a way of life Lao Tzu begins the book Tao Te Ching by saying, The Tao that can be described is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be spoken is not the eternal Name. Although Tao cannot be described, a definition however vague is going to be helpful if you want to…
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