Today I read Chapter 35 of the Tao Te Ching, which reads as follows: Holding the elephant, the world goes. Go without harm, Anping too. Fun and bait, passers-by. The outlet of the Tao is tasteless, not enough to see, not enough to hear, not enough to use. It means that whoever has mastered the great "Tao" will come to him all over the world to take refuge in him, yearn for him and take refuge in him without hindering each other, so that everyone will be peaceful, peaceful and tranquil. ** and good food, so that passers-by are stopped, to express the avenue in words, is plain and tasteless, look at it, you can't see it, listen to it, you can't hear it, and its effect is endless, unlimited.
This chapter focuses on the mystery and profundity of the Tao and the ways to observe the Tao from "nothing" and "being". This is not only a philosophical reflection, but also a kind of life attitude and wisdom.
First of all, Lao Tzu proposed that "the Tao, which can be spoken, is not the eternal Tao; A name, which can be called, is not an eternal name. This sentence made me deeply feel the formlessness and infinity of the Tao. When we try to describe the Word in words, it is no longer the eternal Word. This is not to say that we cannot talk about or study the Tao, but we should be aware of the limitations of language and the limitations of our knowledge of the Tao. The true Tao transcends words, and requires us to feel it with our hearts and experience it with our lives.
Next, Lao Tzu mentions that "nothingness is the original name of heaven and earth; Yes is the name that gives birth to all things. Here, "nothingness" and "being" do not refer to absolute nothingness and being, but rather describe a state and process. Nothing, representing the time when heaven and earth are not divided and chaos is beginning to open; Yes, it represents the moment when everything begins to take shape and the world begins to unfold. These two states, while seemingly opposite, are actually closely linked. They are all manifestations of the Tao, the process of growth and evolution of all things.
Finally, Lao Tzu emphasized that "far-reaching and far-reaching is the total door of all mysteries." This sentence made me understand that the Tao is unfathomable, and it contains infinite mystery and wisdom. And to truly understand and grasp these mysteries, we need to continue to deepen and broaden our horizons and cognition. Only in this way can we gradually approach the eternal and unchanging Word.
In our daily lives, we can also draw on the ideas of this chapter to guide our actions and thinking. When we encounter difficulties or doubts, we can try to think about the problem from the perspective of "nothing" and "being" to find the answer. At the same time, we must also realize that true wisdom is not achieved overnight, but requires us to continue to explore, experience, and perceive.
In addition, Chapter 35 of the Tao Te Ching also provides us with a revelation of a view of life and values. That is, to pursue inner peace and harmony, rather than external prosperity and distraction. When we are able to truly understand and experience the mystery of the Tao, we will find that many of the troubles and disputes in our lives are actually insignificant. And true happiness and satisfaction come from our understanding of the Tao and our deep understanding of life.
In short, Chapter 35 of the Tao Te Ching has brought me many insights and inspirations. It not only gave me a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Tao, but also gave me a deeper understanding and reflection on life. I believe that as long as we can feel with our hearts, experience with life, and comprehend with wisdom, we can gradually approach the eternal and unchanging Tao and find our own inner peace and harmony.