The Order of The Way

Retire, and read the Hallowed Book,
The one from whence all books were writ.

The ruin of blind belief is soon at hand. Live you no longer in her shadow. She is gathered together by most evil kings, Who follow her, shall rot with her, both bone and marrow. Deep into the dark abyss of false belief, Where injustice lies, unfathomable greed and pain abide, Where unjust law bears [...]

Even when he seems to act in a manner kind or benevolent, the wise one is not acting with such intent.

The Force of Life acts without intent, and cannot be described as acting with benevolence or malevolence to any thing. In this respect, The Way is just the same, though in reality it should be said that nature follows the rule of The Way, or is it that The Way follows the rule of that [...]

When tempered beyond its natural state, the finest blade will lose its edge. Even the hardest tempered sword, against water, is of no avail. It will shatter if struck against a rock. When untangled by its cutting edge, a cord lies in little pieces, rendering it useless. Just as the finest sword maker tempers the [...]

It is for reasons such as these that ……….

Those who are jealous of the skills or things that are possessed by others, themselves become ruled, and so destroyed by their envy. Satisfied with his possessions, the wise one eliminates the need to steal; at one with The All, he remains free of envy. By being supple, he does not break, and retains his [...]

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.