SuaveG – The Gentle Path

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  • Dao De Jing – Chapter 77

    This chapter uses the metaphor of ‌”drawing a bow”‌ to reveal the dynamic equilibrium of natural law, critique humanity’s exploitative logic of ‌”reducing deficiency to replenish excess,”‌ and propose the sage’s wisdom and principle.

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  • Dao De Jing – Chapter 19

    Laozi opposed the culture of the ruling class in ancient China. He believed that this culture, by establishing hypocritical moral concepts, conflicted with regular social phenomena—that is, with the Dao of Heaven. In his view, such culture contradicted the natural order and the principles of the Heavenly Dao.

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