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…
Tao of peak performance If you want to understand how Tao works, watch the peak performers in action. With or without them knowing, peak performers are the exponents of Tao. They enjoy the state of being. They surrender totally to their faith in nature and allow nature to bring out the best in them. They…
It is the nature of things that matters, not the colors Are there exact colors for yin and yang? The answer is yes and no. Yes because we can indeed use colors to contrast yin and yang. No because there is no fixed rules as to what the color is for yin and what for…
I Ching appeared 5000 years ago, but Taoism as a religion emerged about 2000 years ago Is Taoism a religion? The answer is yes and no. Taoism as a religion is evident by the practice of worship of its believers, the idols of deities and the Taoist priests who connect the worshipers and the divinities. While Taoism is…
Story of Tao that sets your mind thinking: Old Man & His Horse An old man, who lives on the northern frontier of China, is capable of interpreting events. One day, for no reason he loses his horse. It runs away to the nomads across the border. His neighbors come round to comfort him. Yet…
See how you can be the ‘invisible’ leader who wields the real influence A good leader is indeed ‘nowhere to be found’. He’s invisible! Most leaders we know are visible. Among them are laudable leader who is adored and respected by his people, and chieftain who asserts his authority by making people aware that he is…
Losing gifts from nature for vanity and carelessness Mother Nature gives man the brown rice that looks coarse but rich in nutrition. But man is so clever he mills and polishes it into white. The white rice looks pretty, but the process destroys 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of…
The Sage by never dealing with the great, accomplishes greatness The baby clock is now old enough to starting ticking. Grandfather clock is the Master. He says to the baby clock adoringly, “Let’s get to work now!” “So I will learn to tick today,” asks the baby clock, barely able to hide her excitement. “Yes,…
A story of Tao wisdom that sets you thinking A young man is upset that he is never rich. Upon suggestion of a fried, he seeks advice from the wise old man. “I can’t understand why I’m always poor.” “Are you poor?” asks the wise old man. “But I can see that you’re rich!” “No!…
Story of Tao that sets you thinking Once upon a time, there is a scholar who devotes himself untiringly to the study of Tao. Hurrah! Having assiduously worked for several years, he eventually attains the coveted state of enlightenment. The man, nevertheless, is not celebrating. Instead, he takes all of his books out into the…
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