I cherish my copy of the Tao Te Ching and highly recommend this gem be on everyone’s nightstand for reflection and reconnection to the very essence of life. The Tao is to the world what a great river or an ocean is to the streams and brooks. It may be regarded as the Mother of the world.Īnd, in the absence of a better word, call it Here is how the Tao is described in the book: The Tao Te Ching can be translated as the “Book of the Way and of Virtue” or “The Classic of the Way’s Virtue(s).” Teh or Te means “virtue” or “integrity” and Ching or Jing in this context means “great book” or “classic.” Tao or Dao literally means “way” and implies the essential, unnamable process of the universe. There are more than 250 translations floating around today. Uncovering the true meaning of the passages-that were written thousands of years ago in classical Chinese on bamboo, silk, and paper manuscripts using intentionally vague wording-is sort of like piecing together a puzzle. The foundation of my spiritual practice: swim with the mysteries.Ĭredited to the sage Lao Tzu, the Tao Te Ching is “one of the true classics of world literature” that sums up the spiritual essence of life and has left countless people wondering how they can follow the rhythm of nature. Since this classic text has been inspiring people all over the world for centuries, I thought it appropriate to share my favorite poetic passages with you here. Brief and brimming with timeless wisdom, each of these Tao Te Ching quotes pulled me right in.
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