The Dao, due to its all-encompassing and formless nature, cannot be grasped through the perception of concrete forms. We learn to cultivate the Dao by emulating the sages. The sages’ treasures for realizing the Dao are compassion, frugality, and humility (‘daring not to put oneself ahead of the world’).
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Dao De Jing – Chapter 66
Chapter 66 explores the paradox of leadership through the metaphor of rivers and oceans, emphasizing humility, selflessness, and the power of “remaining below”. Lao Tzu argues that true authority arises not from dominance or self-promotion but from serving others and embracing a lowly position. This chapter crystallizes the Taoist ideal of leading through non-contention and aligning with the natural flow of the Tao.
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Dao De Jing – Chapter 36
This chapter of Laozi discusses examples of mutual transformation between opposing forces, embodying Laozi’s dialectical thought. This law of dynamic change originates from the natural world but also applies to human society. Laozi frequently juxtaposes natural dialectics with social phenomena to provoke vigilance and reflection.
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