SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

simplicity

  • Caigentan 7. Wisdom in Simplicity

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    Real flavour does not lie in refined liquors or sumptuous dishes; only plain food gives forth a pure taste.

  • Caigentan 2. Embracing Authenticity

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    A man with only slight experience of the world will likewise be only slightly stained with its impurities. A man well versed in the ways of the world will likewise be replete with its tricks and treacheries.

  • One Cane vs. Three Canes

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    Master Xuansha Shibei (835–908 CE) was a prominent Chan (Zen) master of the Tang Dynasty. He and Master Xuefeng Yicun were Dharma brothers under the same teacher.

  • Dao De Jing – Chapter 55

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    Chapter 55 teaches that true power arises from simplicity, naturalness, and harmony. It critiques humanity’s obsession with control and growth, urging a return to the infant’s wisdom: Live softly, trust innate rhythms, and let go of artificial striving.

  • Dao De Jing – Chapter 53

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    Chapter 53 from Dao De Jing – Tao Te Ching critiques humanity’s tendency to abandon the Great Dao in pursuit of greed, hypocrisy, and shortcuts. It offers timeless warnings and guidance for both individuals and societies.