The tao te ching

Tao Te Ching

from the "Tao Te Ching" by Lao Tzu

“Many words lead to exhaustion. It is better to center on the true essence within.” Lao-Tzu, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 5 #interfaithverses #tao #interfaith #center #essence #quotes

Here are 35 of the best Lao Tzu quotes that will definitely change your life. You should read them twice to make sure the message sinks in

Verse 63 of the Tao te Ching: Think small & do big things.

The Tao Te Ching is a collection of 81 short, poignant chapters full of advice on living in harmony with “the Tao,” translated as “the Way,” an ancient Chinese interpretation of the spiritual force underpinning all life, first written around 400 BC but relevant to this day.

"Whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. What is soft is strong." —Lao Tzu. I know Lao Tzu wasn't a Buddhist, but the Tao Te Ching contains a wealth of practical wisdom that is equally applicable to Buddhist practitioners. In my early days of studying Buddhism, I used to meditate on this quote as a way to cultivate tranquility and patience.

Taoist #LaoTzu | aozi chinese #老子 pinyin #lǎozǐ wade giles lao tzu also romanized ...

Tao Te Ching of Lao Tzu. I enjoyed the simplistic philosophy of balanced wisdom which is presented in a frank and sharply defined timelessness imagery. (MK)

tao te ching : mystic musings

“The heart that gives, gathers.” - Tao Te Ching #TaoTeChing #TaoTeChingQuotes #philosophy #wordsofwisdom #wordstoliveby #wordstoremember #quotesaesthetic

The Way of Nature, Tao or Dao: 道 is a Chinese word meaning 'way', 'path', 'route'. In Japanese pronounced "Do" - the symbol associated with traditional arts like judo, chado, kyudo, bushido.

Lao Tzu quote about patience from Tao Te Ching: “I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion.”

From Tao te Ching

Because he accepts himself, the whole world accepts him. (Lao Tzu. Tao Te Ching ch.30)

Tao te Ching Stephen Mitchell version