SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

non‑action

  • Stop Over‑Striving and Let Life Flow

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    This commentary on Zhuangzi ‑ Tiandao explores wu‑wei and mental non‑accumulation. It unpacks Wheelwright Bian’s parable, critiques forced morality, and advocates inner stillness to align with Heaven’s spontaneous flow.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 8.4

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    Han Fei advises rulers to stay calm and neutral, verify ministers’ words and deeds, hide preferences, and enforce impartial rewards and punishments.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 8.2

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    Han Feizi stresses unity, title-deed checks, and tranquil rule. Rulers must reject personal wit, stay independent, and verify officials fairly.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 8.1

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    Han Feizi advocates hidden central power, ruler’s non-action, merit-based roles, and avoiding personal display to prevent manipulation.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 5.3

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    Han Fei advises rulers to stay calm and non-active. Verify ministers’ words against deeds, enforce impartial rewards and punishments without favoritism.

  • Han Feizi – Chapter 5.1

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    Han Fei blends Taoism and Legalism. Rulers stay calm, hide preferences, use non-action, leverage ministers’ talents, take credit, and shift blame to keep supreme power.