The Wonderful Uses of the Tao

Author: Jiang Guojun
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The Way is the key to opening the door of the mind, the supreme wisdom in exploring the meaning of human life, and the ultimate posture of returning to the essence of the universe. Master Xiqian said, "The Way is a unique way of thinking and attitude towards life, a tranquil and effortless spiritual state, an infinite and empty state of self-forgetfulness, and the source of all inspiration." The wise master said, "The Way: nameless and wordless, blind and deaf, bodyless and mindless, speechless and unshown, headless and tailless, without inner or outer, nor in between, not going or coming, neither having nor not having, neither cause nor effect." And Lin Yutang's answer was even more direct: "The Way is the long room of ten thousand blessings, a single wind and moon." Taoism advocates tranquility and effortless action, not giving orders, not intervening, yet giving birth to and nurturing all things. Achieving effortless action means aligning with the Way, as the Han dynasty's He Shanggong said, "The nature of the Way is natural, without any rules." Though profound, the manifestation of the Way is extremely simple and clear—aphorisms, fables, smiles, dialogues. It is said that it does not rely on names, directly pointing to the heart, which is the essence of the Way. This book presents over 200 profound and subtly humorous stories about the Way in a unique and creative way, accompanied by exquisite illustrations, allowing readers to easily grasp the unique charm of its thought and its practical applications in life. The Way is the key to opening the door of the mind, the supreme wisdom in exploring the meaning of human life, and the ultimate posture of returning to the essence of the universe. Master Xiqian said, "The Way is a unique way of thinking and attitude towards life, a tranquil and effortless spiritual state, an infinite and empty state of self-forgetfulness, and the source of all inspiration." The wise master said, "The Way: nameless and wordless, blind and deaf, bodyless and mindless, speechless and unshown, headless and tailless, without inner or outer, nor in between, not going or coming, neither having nor not having, neither cause nor effect." And Lin Yutang's answer was even more direct: "The Way is the long room of ten thousand blessings, a single wind and moon." Taoism advocates tranquility and effortless action, not giving orders, not intervening, yet giving birth to and nurturing all things. Achieving effortless action means aligning with the Way, as the Han dynasty's He Shanggong said, "The nature of the Way is natural, without any rules." Though profound, the manifestation of the Way is extremely simple and clear—aphorisms, fables, smiles, dialogues. It is said that it does not rely on names, directly pointing to the heart, which is the essence of the Way. This book presents over 200 profound and subtly humorous stories about the Way in a unique and creative way, accompanied by exquisite illustrations, allowing readers to easily grasp the unique charm of its thought and its practical applications in life.