Being arises from Non-Being. All things under heaven, no matter how seamless or solid, emerge from the non-being.
The softest thing in the world dashes against and overcomes the hardest; that which has no (substantial) existence enters where there is no crevice. I know hereby what advantage belongs to doing nothing (with a purpose).
There are few in the world who attain to the teaching without words, and the advantage arising from non-action.
True enlightenment cannot be conveyed through words but is realized through communion with nature. In all phenomena, the mysteries of creation are ever-present. If our hearts are calm enough to observe and contemplate deeply, we can comprehend this wordless teaching. Similarly, when imparting knowledge to others, we must also harness the power of silent guidance.
Though worldly things appear diverse and ever-changing, this is merely surface illusion. At the core of creation lies an unchanging essence called Non-Action (wu wei).
It should be noted that “wu wei” or “non-action” does not imply passive inaction, but rather the rejection of “forced actions” that violate natural laws. Laozi believed the universe operates through an inherent principle called Dao, and humans should “handle affairs through non-interference and teach without words” like water and the nature. By observing and adhering to these natural rhythms, humanity can achieve spontaneous harmony.
Silence transcends speech; Non-Action surpasses forced action.
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