Tao Te Ching is one of the ancient Chinese philosophical classics and a representative work of the Taoist school. Although the Tao Te Ching is 5,000 words in its entirety, its content is so profound and profound that it needs to be studied in depth to fully understand its meaning. However, the following ten essences are important ideas in the Tao Te Ching, which have important guiding significance for our understanding of Taoist philosophy and life wisdom.
First, the Tao is the way, the very way.
This sentence is the first sentence of the opening chapter of the Tao Te Ching, and it is also the foundation of the entire Taoist philosophy. It tells us that the Tao is the origin and law of all things in the universe, and it transcends language and writing. While we can describe the Tao in words, the true Tao cannot be fully expressed in words. Therefore, we need to transcend the limitations of language and words, and feel the existence and laws of the Tao through inner experience and understanding.
Second, goodness is like water.
This phrase describes the characteristics of water, that is, it is soft, tolerant, and conforms to nature. Water can flow into streams, rivers, or accumulate into lakes and oceans. It does not compete with all things, but conforms to nature and moistens all things. In the same way, Taoist philosophy also emphasizes conforming to nature and ruling by inaction, that is, not forcibly interfering with the laws of nature, but allowing all things to develop naturally.
Third, the sound of the big voice, the elephant is invisible.
This sentence expresses the nihilism of the avenue. Sound and image are finite and concrete, while avenues are infinite and abstract. Therefore, the real ** is voiceless, and the real image is shapeless. In the same way, Taoist philosophy emphasizes transcending the limitations of concrete things and pursuing an infinite spiritual realm.
Fourth, there is no mutual growth, difficulty and ease of success.
This sentence tells us that existence and non-existence, difficulty and ease are all relative and interdependent. There is no none, there is no difficulty, there is no difficulty, there is no ease. Similarly, Taoist philosophy also emphasizes the relativity and interdependence of things, believing that the development of things is mutually reinforcing and mutually restrictive.
Fifth, the world lasts forever.
This phrase expresses the eternity of the avenue. Everything in heaven and earth is finite and temporary, while the Great Dao is eternal and infinite. Therefore, we should pursue the eternal spiritual realm, not be confined to the ephemeral material world.
Sixth, the extremes of things must be opposed.
This sentence tells us that there is a limit to the development of things, and when the limit is reached, it will inevitably go to the opposite. Similarly, Taoist philosophy emphasizes the cyclical and cyclical nature of things, believing that the development of things is constantly cyclical.
7. Those who know do not speak, and those who speak do not know.
This quote tells us that the truly wise do not speak lightly because they know the limits of words. And those who like to speak often do not really understand the nature and laws of things. Therefore, we should maintain a modest and cautious attitude, and keep learning and thinking, so that we can truly understand the true meaning of the Great Dao.
Eighth, for the learning day by day, for the Tao day by day.
This sentence tells us that learning allows us to accumulate knowledge, but it can also make us fall into tediousness and triviality. The pursuit of the Great Dao requires constantly reducing one's desires and obsessions, and returning to nature and authenticity. Therefore, while pursuing knowledge and wisdom, we should also pay attention to inner cultivation and spiritual upliftment.
Nine, the sky net is magnificent, negligent but not lost.
This sentence tells us that there is a vast network system between heaven and earth, and although it seems sparse, it will never miss anything. Similarly, Taoist philosophy also emphasizes the fairness and universality of the Heavenly Dao, believing that the Heavenly Dao has no distinction between relatives and aliens, and there is no bias.
10. To be virtuous is to be virtuous;Virtue is not lost, but there is no virtue.
This sentence tells us that the truly virtuous person does not deliberately show his virtue, but naturally reveals it;On the other hand, those who are inferior to virtue are too interested in expressing their virtues and ignore the essence of nature. Therefore, we should pursue natural virtues rather than deliberately manifesting our own. At the same time, we must also pay attention to the cultivation of the heart and the improvement of the spiritual realm, so as to truly have the quality of virtue.
In short, these ten sentences in the Tao Te Ching not only have important guiding significance for our understanding of Taoist philosophy and life wisdom, but also have an important guiding role in our life practice. We should continue to study and think about these essential ideas and apply them in practice, so that we can truly understand the true meaning of the Great Dao and realize the value of our own life.
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