道德經 By: Laozi
道德經 by Laozi is a timeless classic that offers profound insights into the nature of life, morality, and the universe. Written in a simple and poetic style, it encourages readers to embrace the principles of Taoism and live in harmony with the natural world. One of the key themes of the book is the concept of "wu wei," or non-action, which teaches us to let go of our desires and ego in order to achieve true peace and fulfillment. Laozi also emphasizes the importance of humility, simplicity, and staying in tune with the rhythms of nature. While some may find the text challenging to decipher due to its cryptic language and philosophical concepts, it is definitely worth the effort to delve deeper into its teachings. Overall, 道德經 is a thought-provoking and enlightening read that offers valuable guidance on how to lead a meaningful and virtuous life. First Page: 老子《道德經》第一~四十章老子道經第一章道可道，非常道。名可名，非常名。無，名天地之始﹔有，名萬物之母。故常無，欲以觀其妙；常有，欲以觀其徼。此兩者，同出而異名，同謂之玄。玄之又玄，眾妙之門。第二章天下皆知美之為美，斯惡矣﹔皆知善之為善，斯不善矣。故有無相生，難易相成，長短相形，高下相傾，音聲相和，前後相隨。是以聖人處「無為」之事，行「不言」之教。萬物作焉而不辭，生而不有，為而不恃，功成而弗居。夫唯弗居，是以不去。第三章不尚賢，使民不爭﹔不貴難得之貨，使民不為盜﹔不見可欲，使民心不亂。是以「聖人」之治，虛其心，實其腹，弱其志，強其骨。常使民無知無欲。使夫智者不敢為也。為「無為」，則無不治。第四章「道」沖，而用之或不盈。淵兮，似萬物之宗﹔挫其銳，解其紛，和其光，同其塵﹔湛兮似或存。吾不知誰之子？象帝之先。第五章天地不仁，以萬物為芻狗﹔聖人不仁，以百姓為芻狗。天地之間，其猶橐蘥乎？虛而不屈，動而愈出。多言數窮，不如守中。第六章谷神不死�... Continue reading book >>

道德經 By: Laozi

道德經 by Laozi is a timeless classic that offers profound insights into the nature of life, morality, and the universe. Written in a simple and poetic style, it encourages readers to embrace the principles of Taoism and live in harmony with the natural world.

One of the key themes of the book is the concept of "wu wei," or non-action, which teaches us to let go of our desires and ego in order to achieve true peace and fulfillment. Laozi also emphasizes the importance of humility, simplicity, and staying in tune with the rhythms of nature.

While some may find the text challenging to decipher due to its cryptic language and philosophical concepts, it is definitely worth the effort to delve deeper into its teachings. Overall, 道德經 is a thought-provoking and enlightening read that offers valuable guidance on how to lead a meaningful and virtuous life.

First Page:

老子《道德經》第一~四十章

老子道經

第一章

道可道，非常道。名可名，非常名。無，名天地之始﹔有，名萬物之母。故常無，欲以觀其妙；常有，欲以觀其徼。此兩者，同出而異名，同謂之玄。玄之又玄，眾妙之門。

第二章

天下皆知美之為美，斯惡矣﹔皆知善之為善，斯不善矣。故有無相生，難易相成，長短相形，高下相傾，音聲相和，前後相隨。是以聖人處「無為」之事，行「不言」之教。萬物作焉而不辭，生而不有，為而不恃，功成而弗居。夫唯弗居，是以不去。

第三章

不尚賢，使民不爭﹔不貴難得之貨，使民不為盜﹔不見可欲，使民心不亂。是以「聖人」之治，虛其心，實其腹，弱其志，強其骨。常使民無知無欲。使夫智者不敢為也。為「無為」，則無不治。

第四章

「道」沖，而用之或不盈。淵兮，似萬物之宗﹔挫其銳，解其紛，和其光，同其塵﹔湛兮似或存。吾不知誰之子？象帝之先。

第五章

天地不仁，以萬物為芻狗﹔聖人不仁，以百姓為芻狗。天地之間，其猶橐蘥乎？虛而不屈，動而愈出。多言數窮，不如守中。

第六章

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