Sunday, June 6, 2010

Tao De Ching Excerpt

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 48

Learning consists of daily accumulating.
The practice of the Tao consists of daily diminishing;
decreasing and decreasing, until doing nothing.

When nothing is done,
nothing is left undone.

True mastery is gained by letting
things go their own way...

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Tao De Ching Excerpt

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 47

... the sage does not venture forth,
and yet knows,

does not look,
and yet names;

does not strive,
and yet attains completion.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Tao De Ching Excerpt

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 46

... Contentment alone is enough.
Indeed, the bliss of eternity can be found in our contentment.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Tao De Ching Excerpt

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 45

... Stillness and tranquility set things in order...

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Tao De Ching Excerpt

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 44

... Love is the fruit of sacrifice.
Wealth is the fruit of generosity...

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Tao De Ching Excerpt

Tao De Ching Excerpt Verse 43

... That without substance,
enters where there is no space...