The Dao, in its pure state, eludes labels of existence or void, motion or stillness, opposition or alignment. Human minds, bound by dualities, craft these distinctions. Our perceived world—a construct of senses and thought—veils reality’s true face.
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Dao De Jing – Chapter 38
Superior Virtue is the Dao itself — undivided, complete, and beyond notions of “virtue” or “gain.” It embodies true integrity without striving. It acts without acting, flows without intention, merging seamlessly with the rhythm of ziran. No analysis taints its purity, no agenda mars its perfection.
“Superior Virtue does not claim virtue, thus it is virtuous.”
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Dao De Jing – Chapter 37
The Dao operates spontaneously through wu wei (non-action), orchestrating all things with seamless natural order. Spiritual cultivation unfolds in three stages, mirroring the chapter’s axiom:
“The Dao never acts, yet nothing is left undone”.
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Dao De Jing – Chapter 35
Act in accordance with the principles of Dao, and one may traverse the world unimpeded. Wherever they go, they encounter no obstacles but bring peace and tranquility. Yet when spoken, the Dao seems plain and flavorless. It remains invisible to the eye, inaudible to the ear, and to ordinary people, not easily applied in practice. Thus they delight in offering bait or grace to wayfarers, creating opportunities to preach the Dao.
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Dao De Jing – Chapter 34
The Dao, vast beyond measure, pervades all dimensions. Transcending spatial binaries of left/right or containment, it sustains the cyclical dance of existence while remaining inseparable from all beings.
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Dao De Jing – Chapter 32
The Dao exists under heaven like valleys that silently receive rivers. It is eternal, unnamed, and simple. Hidden and imperceptible, no one can dominate it.
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