TAO TE CHING "The Ancient Masters were profound and subtle. Their wisdom was unfathomable. There is no way to describe it; all we can describe is their appearance." "The best athlete wants his opponent at his best. The best general enters the mind of his enemy. The best ...

For centuries, the human race has been seeking answers to the seemingly fundamental questions of life. Why are we here, who placed us where we are and what is the purpose that we are meant to fulfill are all questions that have been debated and dissected by intellects and philosophers alike. Despite...

In the sixth century B.C., in China, feudalism had brought about much chaos. Within this chaos was the roots of Chinese Philosophy. There were three primary "schools" of philosophy, Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism. These three different philosophies were each important in the development of Chi...

1. Lao-tzu, in Tao Te Ching introduced, during a time of much political turmoil and strife in ancient China, the notion of Tao (the Way [of life]). Tao, simply defined is "non-activity". The implications however, are profound. Lao-tzu introduced the Chinese phrase wu-wei, which means &qu...

The Way Tao means "the way." It is basically indefinable. It has to be experienced. It refers to a power, which envelops, surrounds and flows through all things, living and non-living. The Tao regulates natural processes and nourishes balance in the Universe. It embodies the harmony of o...

Toaism Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher and reputed founder of Taoism, was born in the province of Henan. According to tradition, he is the author of the Tao-te Ching, a book that has had enormous influence on Chinese thought and culture. It teaches that "the way" is realized through recognition a...

D¤oism is known as the path or the way. It refers to a power, which envelops, surrounds and flows through all things, living and non-living. The D¤o regulates natural processes and nourishes balance in the Universe. It embodies the harmony of opposites (i.e. there would be no love wi...

In order to go into Taoism at all, we must begin by being in the frame of mind in which it can understood. You cannot force yourself into this frame of mind, anymore than you can smooth rippled waters. But let's say that our starting point is that we forget what we know, or think we know, and that...

As he lay there on his death bed, he muttered his last words, "Will no ruler take me as his master?" He then died, believing that he had no influence on China. In years to come, his teachings brought prosperity to millions and his emphasis on hard work and education truly showed that he...