Tao Te Ching

BubaThayil · 2018-09-01T07:51:24+00:00

Yesterday I tried to explain the tao to a friend after years of studying. I couldn't. Obliviously, if I could, it wouldn't be the Tao ;)

Lao Tsé was MGTOW AF

ghostpath · 2018-09-01T13:57:17+00:00

The Tao Te Ching is the most beautiful piece of writing I have ever read. It made a huge impact on me when I read it and I continue to be deeply moved by its vision of universal peace and harmony.

However I struggle to find a way to apply it to everyday life. To my mind it is premised upon an belief that people are intrinsically good and that if we follow "the way", others around us will be affected to the extent that they will join us on "the way."

My experience is that following "the way," in the real world, showing unconditional kindness, humility and passivity, will lead to being perceived as weak and having others try to take advantage.

I simply feel the Tao Te Ching is too idealistic to have practical value.

According to legend, Lao Tzu became so disillusioned with the moral corruption of society, he left the city gates on a water buffalo, never to return. I thought a lot about that.

Unfortunately, I have found Sun Tzu to be much more applicable than Lao Tzu. I honestly wish it wasn't so..

If anyone wishes to disagree, I welcome your perspective.

anongogogo · 2018-09-01T08:38:43+00:00

道德經 is a great work of philosophical ideology. It will take a while to digest all of it but it's totally worth the effort.

tiny_bits · 2018-09-01T15:16:11+00:00

This and Buddhism have to be the inspiration for the Jedi / star wars books and philosophy.

Avyctes · 2018-09-01T16:12:13+00:00

Please read this classic. Like so many Classics, it can be understood on so many levels. Also, at various stages of life, it can, and will, mean different things to you.

Zaryel1337 · 2018-09-01T08:59:16+00:00

It's an amazing book that's worth buying.

Sfrider · 2018-09-01T10:00:47+00:00

thanks, great post

RighteousSouljah · 2018-09-01T10:47:09+00:00

Tao and Ras know of the way

elementalwalruss · 2018-09-01T14:16:35+00:00

I have it written at Dao de Jing.

Still, really good and it's simple and hard to comprehend at the same time.

Cajunazn · 2018-09-01T14:42:55+00:00

Just picked up the book and a variation by Dr. Dyer. Loving them both so far!

801735 · 2018-09-02T01:19:24+00:00

Tnx for the share.

Helikzhan · 2018-09-02T04:17:01+00:00

Read it in college. "The way" is basically MGTOW. It preaches eliminating conflict wherever you can and bypassing obstacles (see life through a valley and flow like a river).

Title	Tao Te Ching
Author	ThatCard
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Date	September 1, 2018 7:21 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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