When there's no difference, there's no time, no world, no separativity - and there's no you ... nor is there an I. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
When enlightened people are so poor that they cannot help others, if they speak a word to awaken the confused or to… — Zicheng Hong Copy Share Image
The Chinese used the symbol of tai chi, the undifferentiated reality - no separation, no left and right. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
Weapons are ominous tools. They are not the noble ruler's tools. He only uses them when he can't avoid it. — Laozi Copy Share Image
There is another kind of wisdom, the wisdom of following - the wisdom of not taking the lead with your ego. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
The world is a sacred vessel that cannot be changed. He who changes it will destroy it. He who seizes it will… — Laozi Copy Share Image
A strip of water's spread in the setting sun, Half the river's emerald, half is red. I love the third night of… — Bai Juyi Copy Share Image
Before perception, before a preceiver, existence was - is. This is the consciousness that we refer to as nirvana, God, eternity. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
A tree that can fill the span of a man's arms grows from a downy tip; A terrace nine stories high rises… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Bears, dragons, tempestuous on mountain and river, Startle the forest and make the heights tremble. Clouds darken beneath the darkness of rain,… — Li Bai Copy Share Image
Beneath the light, the river and hills are beautiful, The spring breeze bears the fragrance of flowers and grass. The mud has… — Du Fu Copy Share Image
One should not seek happiness, just nurture the spirit of joy as the basis of summoning happiness. One should not try to… — Zicheng Hong Copy Share Image
Having reached a high level of realization (or having accomplished anything in life), don't get excited or puffed up with pride but… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Generosity should begin lightly and deepen later, fro when it is first rich and then lessens, people forget the kindness. Authority should… — Zicheng Hong Copy Share Image
Be in harmony with the Tao, with the basic principles of creation. To not be in harmony with that flow, no matter… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“A man who knows how little he knows is well, a man who knows how much he knows is sick. If, when… — Lao Tzu Copy Share Image
As soon as rules were made, names were given. There are already many names. One must know when it is enough. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Those who are quiet value the words. When their task is completed, people will say: We did it ourselves. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The great Way is all-pervading. It reaches to the left and to the right. All things depend on it with their existence.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
But if you do not have the Tao yourself, what business have you spending your time in vain efforts to bring corrupt… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When the palace is magnificent, the fields are filled with weeds, and the granaries are empty. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The supreme rulers are hardly known by their subjects. The lesser are loved and praised. The even lesser are feared. The least… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Do you really want to be happy? You can begin by being appreciative of who you are and what you've got. — Benjamin Hoff Copy Share Image
Words spoken about the Way have no taste. When looked at, there's not enough to see. When listened to, there's not enough… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Tao is beyond words and beyond things. It is not expressed either in word or in silence. Where there is no longer… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
The sage knows himself, but does not parade. He cherishes himself, but does not praise himself. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Male and female are the first things we learn because they represent the polarity of existence. — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
“Tezyeme," he said, which meant something on the order of "it is happening the way it is supposed to happen.” — Ursula K. Le Guin Copy Share Image
Look at this window: it is nothing but a hole in the wall, but because of it the whole room is full… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
A moment of kindness can produce a mood of harmony between heaven and earth. Purity of heart can leave a fine example… — Zicheng Hong Copy Share Image
(The Tao) is always present and always available. . . . If you are willing to be lived by it, you will… — Laozi Copy Share Image
Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habit. — Laozi Copy Share Image
The weak overcomes the strong. The soft overcomes the hard. Everybody in the world knows this, still nobody makes use of it. — Laozi Copy Share Image
When the Way is lost there is virtue. When virtue is lost there is benevolence. When benevolence is lost there is righteousness.… — Laozi Copy Share Image
If the mind is illumined, there is clear blue sky in a dark room. If the thoughts are muddled, there are malevolent… — Zicheng Hong Copy Share Image
Hold on to the great image, and the whole world follows, follows unharmed, content and completely at peace. — Laozi Copy Share Image
Supreme good is like water. Water greatly benefits all things, without conflict. It flows through places that people loathe. Thereby it is… — Laozi Copy Share Image
“Is a long life such a good thing if it is lived in daily dread of death or in constant search for… — Alan W. Watts Copy Share Image
Without the tao, Kindness and compassion are replaced by law and justice; Faith and trust are supplanted by ritual and ceremony. — Laozi Copy Share Image
There's a sense of productivity which cripples us terribly. We either have to be doing something worthwile or not. We are back… — Frederick Lenz Copy Share Image
