Twenty-First Chapter: Tao-te Ching
Twenty-first Chapter: Tao-te Ching The greatest virtue is to follow the Tao and the Tao alone. The Tao is elusive and vague. Although vague and elusive, It gives rise to form. It gives rise to shapes. Although dark and obscure, It is the essence. The life-breath of all things. From the time of old until now, its name has been preserved In order to recall the beginning of all things. How do I know the way of all things in the beginning? By looking at the Tao within me. # As I understand it: In this chapter Lao Tzu reaffirms (see chapter 1) the significance of being aware of the human paradox -- on the one hand, the unknowns (where we come from, where we go, why are we here) and on the other, inner feeling of Tao. From formless we become formed; from...
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