By retaining his humility, the talented person who is also wise, reduces rivalry. The person who possesses many things but does not boast of his possessions, reduces temptation and envy, and so reduces the prospect of theft.
Through his experience, the follower becomes aware that all things change, so that he who leads might also follow an unseen path. So, in his wisdom, he may neither lead nor follow. That which he does is neither big nor small. It is without negative intent; it is neither difficult, nor is it easy. He [...]
Through his experience, the follower becomes aware that all things change, so that he who leads might also follow an unseen path. So, in his wisdom, he may neither lead nor follow.
In comparison, the wise one, in harmony with The Way, needs no comparisons, and when he makes them, he knows that comparisons are judgments, and just as relative to he who makes them. They then become to the situation as they are to that on which the judgement has been made.
1. When death comes, the ancient rules are that the body must be buried before the sun rises twice. 2. The body shall be wrapped, or placed in a coffin. 3. It may or may not be embalmed. 4. The body shall be placed on its back, with arms folded and right leg over [...]
That which a person knows, he holds in his ownership. It is known to him by that which he does not have; and that which he considers to be difficult only seems so, because of the things which he can do with ease.
We cannot know The Way itself without understanding reason. Nor can we see its qualities direct; we can see by differentiation and comparison that which it manifests. Thus, that which is seen as beautiful is beautiful compared with that which is seen as lacking beauty; an action considered skilled, is so considered in comparison [...]
Both knowledge and experience are real, but reality has many……
Though words or names are not required to live one’s life this way…..