An ancient gnarled tree: Too fibrous for a logger's saw, Too twisted to fit a carpenter's square, Outlasts the whole forest. — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
Trees in winter lose their leaves. Some trees may even fall during storms, but most stand patiently and bear their fortune. — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
A tree uses what comes its way to nurture itself. By sinking its roots deeply into the earth, by accepting the rain… — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
Did you measure to attain your height? Did you use geometry to radiate your limb? Did you lament storm-torn branches? Did you… — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
Build your life brick upon brick, Live a life of truth, And you will look back on a life of truth. Live a life… — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
An ancient gnarled tree: Too fibrous for a logger's saw, Too twisted to fit a carpenter's square, Outlasts the whole forest. — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
Rain scatters plum petals; Weeping stains the earth. One can only take shelter And wait for clearing. — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
A funeral is for those left behind. Sometimes, one wonders if the weeping is more out of fear for ourselves than it is sympathy… — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
It is said that if one chooses to pray to a rock with enough devotion, even that rock will come alive. — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
if i dont want to be known, i cannot be known.the best actor can divide role from self.the best liar can divide truth from… — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
Use a mirror in difficult times. You will see both cause and resolution. — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
Self-discipline leads to higher spiritual states only if practiced with under- standing. The clearer the goal, the greater the result. — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
Trees in winter lose their leaves. Some trees may even fall during storms, but most stand patiently and bear their fortune. — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
“To be a Taoist, one need not engage in fanatical denial of any part of life, nor does one need to leave family and… — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
