tao te ching

ancient wisdom for a modern age. * * * excerpts insights related bits

[philosophybits]

“Without form there is no desire. Without desire there is tranquility. And in this way all things would be at peace.”

— Laozi, Daodejing, Feng & English tr. (Ch 37)

[1five1two]

I confess that there is nothing to teach: no religion, no science, no writings which will lead your mind back to Spirit. Today I speak this way, tomorrow that, but always the Path is beyond words and beyond mind.

Lao Tzu

[arorazip]

Painting : Yuki Miyamachi

[radical-revolution]

[aspiritualwarrior]

Respond intelligently, even to unintelligent treatment.

Lao Tzu (via aspiritualwarrior)

[quotemadness]

If you realize that all things change, there is nothing you will try to hold on to.

Lao Tzu (via quotemadness)

[1five1two]

To a mind that is still the whole universe surrenders.

Lao Tzu

[lazyyogi]

“To understand the limitations of things, desire them.”

— Lao Tzu

[wordsnquotes]

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu  |  @wordsnquotes

[thedailyzen]

He who rushes ahead doesn’t go far. He who tries to shine dims his own light. He who defines himself can’t know who he really is. He who has power over others can’t empower himself. He who clings to his work will create nothing that endures. —Tao Te Ching

[wordsnquotes]

“Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, you reconcile all beings in the world.”

— Lao Tzu

[1five1two]

Tao produced the One. 

The One produced the two. 

The two produced the three. 

And the three produced the ten thousand things.

Lao Tzu

[ceekbee]

[quantum-light-1111]

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[lazyyogi]

To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.

Lao Tzu

[1five1two]

[you-are-another-me]

[amargedom]

“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.”

Lao Tzu (via amargedom)