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Express yourself completely, then become quiet.
Open yourself to heaven and earth,
and
be like the forces of nature;
when
the wind blows, there is only the wind;
when
it rains, there is only rain;
when
the clouds pass, the
sun promises to shine.
If
you open yourself to insight,
you
are one with insight
and
you can use it completely.
Open
yourself to heaven and earth,
then
trust your natural responses;
and
everything will fall into place.
~Lao Tzu~
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About
Lao Tzu
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Lao-Tzu, meaning 'Old Sage', was an
ancient Chinese philosopher, who is attributed with the book 'Tao-te-Ching'
(tao- the way of all life, te-the use of life by
men, ching-text or classic). Accordingly, he is considered the
father of Taoism.
The specific date of
birth of Lao-Tzu is unknown, however scholars believe he was born
between 600 and 300 B.C.E.
Lao Tzu's wisdom
attracted many followers who urged him to write down his words of
wisdom, however, he believed that written words might solidify into
dogma, and therefore preferred to pass on his teachings verbally. Lao
Tzu wanted his philosophy to remain a natural way to live life with
goodness, serenity and respect. He did not pursue a rigid code of
behavior, and believed a person's conduct should be governed by instinct
and conscience.
Lao Tzu believed that
human life is constantly influenced by outside forces. He believed
simplicity to be the key to truth and freedom. Lao Tzu encouraged his
followers to observe and understand the laws of nature; to develop
intuition and build up personal power; and to use that power to lead a
life of love, and without force.
According to legend, at
the age of eighty, Lao Tzu, disillusioned and saddened by the evil of
men, set off into the desert, leaving civilization behind. When he
arrived at the final gate of the great wall protecting the kingdom, the
gatekeeper persuaded him to record the principles of his philosophy for
posterity. He then composed in 5,000 characters of eighty-one sayings,
the Tao Te Ching. This ancient Chinese text is the world's most
translated classic next to the Bible.
To
read more about Lao-Tzu and about Taoism, please visit Lao-Tzu
~ The Father of Taoism
 Tao
Te Ching
By Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (The
Book of the Way) is a timeless guide to the art of living. Its
central figure, the Master, lives in harmony with the Tao, the
irreducible essence of the universe. Surrendering to it as the
Master teaches, we feel whole. Emptying ourselves of judgment
and desire, we discover universal truths within. Without
wanting, we find peace, if we let go of what we love, our love
becomes present.
 Tao
Te Ching - The Definite Edition
By Laozi, Jonathan Star
In a new approach to
the Tao Te Ching, this acclaimed translator explores the
full range of meaning for each Chinese character, allowing
readers, in effect, to interpret the ancient wisdom book for
themselves. Not only is Ancient Chinese a challenge to
translate, but it contains a minefield of arcane terms and
expressions that often have no counterparts in English. So
while the Tao Te Ching is one of the most widely read books
in the world, it remains also one of the most misunderstood.
Tao Te Ching: The Definitive Edition helps to remedy this
situation. In addition to his own masterful translation,
Jonathan Star supplies the multiple meanings of each Chinese
character. Readers can use Star's translation in the first
half of the book, can create their own by using the multiple
definitions in the second half, or can combine the two to
discover the most profound. Star's work elucidates how
translators arrive at diffuse meanings, as well as how the
ancient Chinese regarded different concepts and what they
meant within the context of the Tao. The volume also
includes useful commentary, a character dictionary, and
other tools that illuminate the different meanings of the
Tao. This definitive edition enables Westerners to
comprehend the Tao more deeply than ever before.
 Hua
Hu Ching : The Unknown Teachings of Lao Tzu
By Lao Tzu, Brian Walker
The perfect companion to
Stephen Mitchell's version of the Tao Te Ching, this
is the astonishing rendering of Lao Tzu's further writings.
Each of the eighty-one teachings presented by Taoist scholar
and poet Brian Walker are rich with wisdom, mystery, and
startling enlightenment.
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