Original]:The face of Confucius, but the way is to follow. The Tao is a thing, but it is in a trance. In a trance, there is an elephant in it, and in a trance, there is something in it. There is a fine in it. Its essence is true, and in it is faith. From ancient times to the present, its name does not go to read the public. How do I know what is true to all people? In this way.
Translation]: The form of great virtue is determined by the Tao. This kind of thing is in a trance. It's a trance, but there is a certain image in it. It's in a trance, but there is a specific substance in it. It is deep and dark, but there is a subtlety in it. This subtle aura is very innocent, and there is reliable verification in it. Its name has never been lost since ancient times, and it can be used to examine the beginning of all things in the world. How do I come to know about the beginning of all things? It's on this avenue.
In this chapter, the author vividly describes the characteristics of "Tao" and the relationship between "Tao" and "virtue". Lao Tzu believes that "virtue" comes from "Tao", which is vast and boundless, and is governed by "Tao", that is, "only Tao is followed".
In the course of reading, I have the following insights: First, the author vividly depicts the characteristics of the "Tao", which gives me a deeper understanding of it. By describing the Tao as formless and ubiquitous, the author made me feel the infinite vastness and mystery of the Tao. This vivid depiction made me more aware of the importance and value of the Tao.
Second, the author emphasizes the close relationship between "Tao" and "Virtue". He pointed out that "virtue" is derived from "Tao" and is a manifestation of "Tao". This made me understand the close connection between "virtue" and "Tao", and the importance of "virtue" in moral cultivation. Only by following the guidance of the Tao can we attain true virtue.
Third, the author mentions that "virtue" is broad and all-encompassing. This means that "virtue" is not just a code of ethics or norms, it encompasses a broader meaning. It includes all aspects of the relationship between man and nature, man and man, man and society.
This made me realize that in the process of pursuing "morality", we should not only pay attention to moral behavior, but also pay attention to the development of interpersonal relationships and social responsibility.
Finally, the author emphasizes that "only the Tao is followed", that is, "virtue" is governed by "Tao". This made me understand the importance of the Tao in people's behavior and thoughts. Only by following the "Tao" can we truly achieve the development and improvement of "morality".
Overall, the author of this chapter gives a vivid description of the characteristics of "Dao" and points out the close relationship between "Dao" and "Virtue". Through reading, I have a deeper understanding of "Tao" and "Virtue", and I also realize their importance in the development of individuals and societies.
"Dao" is a trance-like and subtle existence, but it contains images, objects, and essences. Everything in the universe originates from the Tao, which further illustrates that the Tao is not nothing, but real and omnipresent. It influences the growth and operation of all things, and gives them specific attributes, which are the embodiment of the specific image of the Tao.
Dade and Dadao complement each other. The noblest "virtue" must follow the "Tao". A person's character is the manifestation of the "Tao" on the individual, and those with great virtue will stick to the Tao.
"Dao" is the internal law of operation of the world, and "virtue" is the law formulated according to these laws.
After the recommendation of my classmates, I made a classic drama "The Way of Heaven" a few years ago, and I was deeply inspired by the concept of "Dao" conveyed in it.
In the play, the protagonist ** Ying emphasized many times: "The law is not affected by people's consciousness." There is no way, but there is no technique, and the technique can be sought; There is no way to do it, and it stops at the operation. ”
This sentence made me understand the importance of self-cultivation, as well as the cultural level and moral bottom line required to pursue higher-level thinking, that is, "Taoism and Nature". Why is there a difference between "Tao" and "Shu" among human beings? This is because of the influence of human nature.
The three audiophiles in the play face the same career choices, but because of their respective moral limitations and cognitive differences, they take different paths, which ultimately leads to completely different life endings. To some extent, the Heavenly Dao is also the greatest fairness.
People are always eager to experience a better life and world, but when an individual's abilities and morals don't match, everything can turn into a disaster. It's like taking a frog that lives at the bottom of a well to the mouth of a well, giving it a glimpse of the outside world, and then throwing it back into the well.
This experience left the frog feeling lost and confused.