Merton, Thomas. The Way of Chuang Tzu: There were three friends Discussing life. One said: “Can men live together And know nothing of it? Work together And produce nothing? Can they fly around in space And forget to exist World without end?” The...
Merton, Thomas. The Way of Chuang Tzu: My Master said: That which acts on all and meddles in none—is heaven … The Kingly Man realizes this, hides it in his heart, Grows boundless, wide-minded, draws all to himself. And so he lets the gold lie hidden...
Excerpts from the book by Smith, Huston. The World’s Religions, Revised and Updated (PP. 252-254). HarperOne. Kindle-Version. Covered here in 7 minutes:The Taoists rejected all forms of self-assertiveness and competition. The ax falls first...
Excerpts from the book by Smith, Huston. The World’s Religions, Revised and Updated (PP. 252-254). HarperOne. Kindle-Version. Covered here in 4 minutes: Perfecting a life of wu wei. Meanings of wu wei, pure effectiveness, and...