Chanting is no more holy than listening to the murmur of a stream, counting prayer beads no more sacred than simply breathing.... If you wish to attain oneness with the Tao, don't get caught up in spiritual superficialities.
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Though (the Tao) is uncreated itself, it creates all things. Because it has no substance, it can enter into where there is no space. Exercising by returning to itself, winning victories by remaining gentle and yielding, it is softer than anything, and therefore overcomes everything hard.Lao Tzu
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment.
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The highest truth cannot be put into words. Therefore the greatest teacher has nothing to say. He simply gives himself in service, and never worries.
Lao Tzu
Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish. Do not overdo it.
Lao Tzu
How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men?
Lao Tzu
He who is contented is rich.
Lao Tzu
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