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Laozi's Tao Te Ching Chapter 81: Truth, Fine Words, and the Way of the Tao Chapter 81, the final chapter of Laozi's Tao Te Ching, serves to concisely summarize and conclude the core ideas of the preceding 80 chapters. By contrasting outward splendor and artificiality with inner truth and simplicity, it succinctly presents the essence of the Tao and the way of life of a sage who follows it. It demonstrates the paradoxical principles of the Tao—that truth is unadorned, t..

Laozi's Tao Te Ching Chapter 79: Resolving Resentment and the Virtue (德) of Non-Contention Chapter 79 of Laozi's Tao Te Ching begins by pointing out that even after resolving a deep resentment or a major conflict, the emotion does not completely disappear, and a 'lingering resentment' (餘怨) may remain. Instead of this imperfect method of resolution, this chapter discusses how the Sage (聖人) who follows the Tao approaches relationships with the 'virtue' (德) of non-contention. It explains..

Laozi's Tao Te Ching Chapter 73: The Net of Heaven and the Victory of Non-Contention Chapter 73 of Laozi's Tao Te Ching explains the two contrasting outcomes of artificial 'courage' (勇) and how the Way (Tao) of Heaven (nature) controls and operates all things without artificial effort or intention. It states that courage that recklessly dares leads to ruin, while courage that preserves itself by not contending leads to survival. It presents the profound wisdom that the Way of He..

Laozi's Tao Te Ching Chapter 68: The Ultimate State of Non-Contention Chapter 68 of Laozi's Tao Te Ching explains the principle of 'non-contention (不爭),' which was emphasized in Chapter 66, by applying it to specific situations, particularly those involving fighting, confronting enemies, governing people, and employing others. It presents the Tao's paradoxical philosophy of victory: a truly 'skillful person (善者)' does not use artificial force or aggression to conf..

Laozi's Tao Te Ching Chapter 66: The Power of Staying Low and the Victory of Non-Contention Chapter 66 of Laozi's Tao Te Ching uses the analogy of rivers and seas, to which all things flow, to explain the power of 'staying low' (下). It then applies this natural principle to human governance and life, discussing how the Sage who follows the Tao gains the support of the people and becomes an invincible presence in the world through 'non-contention' (不爭). It presents the profound wisdom t..

Laozi's Tao Te Ching Chapter 22: The Victory of Humility and Flexibility Chapter 22 of Laozi's Tao Te Ching presents the paradoxical truth that what appears weak or deficient on the surface—such as 'bending,' 'lowering oneself,' or 'being empty'—is precisely what leads to wholeness, fullness, and true strength. It explains the attitude of the sage (聖人) who has embodied this principle and emphasizes that 'not contending' (不爭) is the ultimate path to victory. 0700道📖 T..

Laozi's Tao Te Ching Chapter 8: The Highest Good is Like Water (上善若水) Chapter 8 of Laozi's Tao Te Ching is a famous chapter that explains the nature of the Tao (道) and the ideal way of life by using 'water' as a metaphor. Through the core phrase 'The highest good is like water' (上善若水), it presents the many virtues of water and discusses how these qualities are close to the Tao and should be applied to human life. 0700道📖 Table of Contents✨ Introduction📜 Original ..

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