Tao Te KingThe Tao Te Ching is a spiritual, inspirational work that guides us through life, helping us to live within each moment and find the beauty that is all around each of us. Simple, beautiful, and life changing. The Tao Te Ching is fundamental to the Taoist school of Chinese philosophy (Dàojia), and strongly influenced other schools, such as Legalism and Neo-Confucianism. This ancient book is also central in Chinese Buddhism, which when first introduced into China was largely interpreted through the use of Taoist words and concepts. Many Chinese artists, including poets, painters, calligraphers, and even gardeners, have used the Tao Te Ching as a source of inspiration. |
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Acting without design actions ambition ancient become an universal benevolence Brave bring cause celestial chariot without wheels Charity and Duty child conquers continual danger death desire develops the Tao doors of sight doth endure essence esteemed eternal Tao eternal virtue evil exalt excess Existent fear filled finds no place forsake fortune and disaster gentleness Heaven and Earth humility identified with Tao identified with vice identified with virtue ineffable simplicity inferior virtue inscrutable joy in conquest kingdom knowledge knows this preservation lay hold loses merit MotherDeep muddy water Non nonaction NonExistent NonTao obscure occasion requires place wherein possible to remain produce without possessing quiescence receive with gladness rectitude regard revert rhinoceros rightly never Sage selfrestraint sight and sound store of virtue strive supreme takes Tao is lost Tao of Heaven Teh nourishes universal channel universal valley vessel virtuous wealth Whoever develops Whoever grasps Whoever is identified Whosoever adapteth