A tree uses what comes its way to nurture itself. By sinking its roots deeply into the earth, by accepting the rain that flows towards it, by reaching out to the sun, the tree perfects its character and becomes great.… — Ming-Dao Deng Copy Share Image
We need faith, not because there are beings who will punish us or reward us, but because gods are a wonderful way of describing things that are happening to us. — 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
