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200 Best Lao Tzu Quotes Taoism - NSF - Magazine

Recently, I was invited to join an expedition to the Bermuda Triangle. I declined because of other commitments, but “the crew that never rests” (Sir Walter Scott’s name for the Intelligence – or idiocies – who keep pestering us with this kind of phenomenon) refused to let me off the hook that easily. A few days after the expedition left, I turned on the television and caught an advertisement for the new film, Airport 77. The advertisement began with an actor shouting “Flight 23 is down in…

“I didn’t get specific lessons on how to live. I got stories.” – Deng Ming-Dao Bagua -The Bagua, a symbol commonly used to represent the Tao and its pursuit. Tao – (/…

Knowledge is king.

Wu wei(無爲), a concept from Chinese philosophy, means “Doing Nothing.” It might sound like an invitation to kick back and relax, but it’s actually the secret to the most noble form of action in…

Tao Te Ching – A Guide to Life If you are a wisdom seeker like me, then you’ve probably already of the Tao Te Ching – a tiny book of only 81 ‘stanzas’ written by Chinese Philosopher Lao Tzu between the 4th-6th century BC. The wisdom of this little book ... Read moreTao Te Ching – Lao Tzu Quotes and Wisdom for Life

The Tao Te Ching is a philosophical masterpiece written by Lao Tzu. In this post you'll learn how to use his teachings to life a wise, meaningful life.

> “Zen Buddhism is a way and a view of life which does not belong to any of the formal categories of modern Western thought. It is not religion or philosophy; it is not a psychology or a type of science. It is an example of what is known in India and China as a ‘way of liberation,’ and is similar in this respect to Taoism, Vedanta, and Yoga.” ― Alan W. Watts The above quote by Alan Watts is a fine place to begin to understand the curious nature of Zen Buddhism and Taoism. Rather than being…

Laozi (Chinese: 老子; pinyin: Lǎozǐ; Wade–Giles: Lao Tzu; also romanized as Lao Tse, Lao Tu, Lao-Tsu, Laotze, Laosi, Laocius, and other variations) (fl. 6th century BCE) was a philosopher of ancient China, best known as the author of the Tao Te Ching (often simply referred to as Laozi).[1] His association with the Tào Té Chīng has led him to be traditionally considered the founder of philosophical Taoism (pronounced as "Daoism"). He is also revered as a deity in most religious forms of Taoist…

25 powerful Tao Te Ching quotes by Loa Tzu to remind you to live simply and go with the flow. Come back to these when you sense resistance in your life and are ready to live the Tao "way".