Sublime

CHIAO HUNG says, “The previous 5,000 words all explain ‘the Tao of not accumulating,’ what Buddhists call ‘nonattachment.’ Those who empty their mind on the last two lines will grasp most of Lao-tzu’s text.

as seen from an ancient yet ever-fresh perspective.

of the root of Daoist practices, which holistically consider a person and their place within the universe, rather than focusing on individual acts in isolation from the greater picture.

Dao is the pattern of nature.

“Commit no wrongs / perform good deeds / and let your thoughts be pure / thus do all buddhas teach.”

Often a wise leader is successful due to his humility and willingness to listen.

Gentleness simply makes life easier.

sages handle matters without doing anything and teach without speaking.

Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh is fond of reminding us of how we wash the dishes. “Can we wash each cup or bowl,” he asks, “as if we were bathing a newborn baby Buddha?”