SuaveG – The Gentle Path

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  • Dao De Jing – Chapter 81

    This is the final chapter of the Dao De Jing, where Laozi summarizes the essence of his teachings.

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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 7

    Chapter 7 of the Dao De Jing articulates a fundamental principle of Laozi: “The movement of the Dao lies in reversal‌.” Every phenomenon inherently contains the seeds of its own negation‌.

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