ipl-logo

What Does Lao Tzu Mean In Tao Te Ching

633 Words3 Pages

Lao Tzu is a Chinese philosopher who is the originator of the philosophical book Tao Te Ching. Tao Te Ching can be translated in different ways, such as The Way and Power, The Book of Way, or The Book of the Immanence of the Way. Tzu’s words captures the meaning of taoism, in which he describes the connection of humanity with the world and their beliefs. Stephen Mitchell translates Lao Tzu’s words from the book “Tao Te Ching”, but Mitchell does not only want to translate the words but wants to translate the mind and meanings of Lao Tzu’s words. There were some stanzas in the book that stood out and were particularly interesting. One of them was within the second chapter, “Therefore the master acts without doing anything, and teaches without saying anything” (stanzas 11-12). This particularly stands out because I think it is quite true, if an individual is going do a good deed there is no reason for the individual to boast about it. If an individual has done a good deed, from their heart or because they believe that it is the right thing to do, they will not seek for attention because they know that “Tao” has seen the good deed that this person has …show more content…

This had an impact on me because it made me realize that it's not just important to comprehend what is happening around your surroundings, but it is more important to understand yourself first, because that is where you will find true strength and wisdom. It made me realize this because usually I try to understand what is happening around me, I try to stay aware of my surroundings and only focus about new material that I’m learning. While instead I should be giving myself a personal time to think about myself, to understand my ambitions, strengths, and identify my flaws to empower

Show More
Related

  • Hsun Tzu Encouraging Learning Analysis

    641 Words  | 3 Pages

    In the essay “Encouraging Learning”, Tzu uses his boldness with

    Read More

  • Compare And Contrast How Machiavelli And Lao Tzu's View Of Government

    875 Words  | 4 Pages

    12 Jan. 2016). Lao-tzu thinks that if he lets go of things that make life more confusing and complicated, it will make them more honest, prosperous, and

    Read More

  • To Kill A Mockingbird And Lord Of The Flies Comparison

    1253 Words  | 6 Pages

    Introduction: “Perspective gives us the ability to accurately contrast the large with the small, and the important with the less important. Without it we are lost in a world where all ideas, news, and information look the same. We cannot differentiate, we cannot prioritize, and we cannot make good choices…” This is a quote recited by John Sununu. In books, we must be able to compare and contrast the difference between one sequence from the other; from one context to the next.

    Read More

  • Spread Of Buddhism Dbq Essay

    687 Words  | 3 Pages

    The religion of Buddhism first appeared in India during the sixth century B.C.E and its teachings migrated to China by the first century C.E., gradually winning over the Chinese people following the collapse of the Han dynasty in 220 C.E. Buddhist influence continued its expansion in China for several centuries. Throughout Chinese history, China reacted to the spread of Buddhism within its empire in several ways: some valued its policies for their implications in Chinese culture, others condemned Buddhist ideals for not being original to the empire, while many remained indifferent towards Buddhism and its spread. Support for the spread of Buddhism became most evident among Chinese scholars. An anonymous scholar believed that the old Confucian philosophies of China were nothing in comparison to the greatness of Buddhism, even going as far as to compare the sages to the Buddha as swallows to a phoenix (document 3). Additionally, he admires the dedication that the Buddhist monks showed; the monks enjoyed the act of living and inaction, freeing themselves from worldly pleasure.

    Read More

  • Away And The Book Thief

    580 Words  | 3 Pages

    Knowledge gained through a process of discovery can change an individual’s perception of society, Discoveries can heal the burden that’s waiting to get outside. Knowledge gained through a process of discovering can change an individual’s perception of society. This is

    Read More

  • Compassion By The Dalai Lama Analysis

    539 Words  | 3 Pages

    In my opinion in some situations knowing too much can ruin your happiness. According to The Dalai Lama intelligence can sometimes create a quite unhappy state of mind (p.84). Overall this essay is about people as individuals deciding to be good warm hearted people. The action of one person can create a better environment around them.

    Read More

  • Comparing Kamala And Siddhartha

    1108 Words  | 5 Pages

    Though they can turn our lives upside down and our living into a world of uncertainty, they can also be the ones to open our eyes to our own reality and ignite self-consciousness in us. They bring experiences to our lives which enlighten

    Read More

  • Mindset Carol Dweck Analysis

    607 Words  | 3 Pages

    It may be very difficult for some people, but it can be done and it is well worth it. Carol Dweck provokes readers to pursue reading the rest of her book when she states, “Much of what you think of as your personality actually grows out of this “mindset.” Much of what may be preventing you from fulfilling your potential grows out of it” (xi). This quote makes readers want to continue reading because it not only makes the reader wonder, it makes them want to find out what the rest of the book is about. My initial thought of this sentence was

    Read More

  • Essay On Ji-Li Jiang's 'Red Scarf Girl'

    1081 Words  | 5 Pages

    “Her actions remind me that, even under unbearable circumstances, one can still believe in justice,” in David Henry Hwang’s foreword, in Ji-Li Jiang’s memoir Red Scarf Girl, commemorated even during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution anyone can overcome adversity (9). Ji-Li Jiang was a young teenager at the beginning of the Cultural Revolution, and living through a very political time in China’s history made Ji-Li into the person she is today. Ji-Li’s intelligence, her choices, and family devotion made her into the headstrong and successful person she is today. Even when Ji-li thought she was unintelligent, others saw she was wise. There were many moments when Ji-Li was reminded she was very smart.

    Read More

  • Summary Of Malcolm X Learning To Read

    535 Words  | 3 Pages

    This quote means that he is now able to understand things he had never understood before. Also, the fact of being focused and concentrated on reading and understanding books made him completely forget about the time he was spending in prison because he was connected to the external

    Read More

  • Argumentative Essay On Blue Exorcist

    1392 Words  | 6 Pages

    You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep on re-reading the previous one. I personally love this quote because of experiences I 've been in. Some like not having a father. I haven 't seen my father since I was 18 months old. I can 't always dwell on why I don 't have a father, instead, I 'll go on and realize that I have a loving mother, grandmother and sister.

    Read More

  • Reflection On The Glass Castle By Jeannette Walls

    799 Words  | 4 Pages

    It taught me that strength and perseverance can make a significant impact in life. I also learned that forgiveness and the ability to forgive is much more powerful than I ever realized. This novel sucked me into the story and its characters and took me on an emotional ride of highs and lows. Finally, it forced me to reevaluate my previous judgement of the homeless.

    Read More

  • Quotes From 'Discussion On Making All Things Equal'

    728 Words  | 3 Pages

    (pg.103, lines 16-17). The point that Chuang Tzu was trying to make with this quote is that life ebbs and flows and that one’s fulfillment should not be based on moments you cannot

    Read More

  • Essay On Interpreter Of Maladies

    1687 Words  | 7 Pages

    When the time in our lives that we have become mentally able and aware of how our society functions, it leads us to make and put filters over our sight and views of the world for what we think live as our beneficial reasons. In our lives, we experience that all choose what we want to see over what we need to see. In the story “Interpreter of Maladies”, author Jhumpa Lahiri elaborates about how even the smallest, inanimate objects can cause us to see the world in a whole, new perspective. Filters today all cause us to live in spite of what is real. Our minds would recognize each day distorted and living in the shade of some truths.

    Read More

  • An Essay About Learning New Things

    1001 Words  | 5 Pages

    Although it is important to learn new things, the new material learned is not as important as the process of learning itself. In the process of learning, one’s mind is transformed and engaged. They will be introduced to new things and their ideas and thinking will be changed forever. When learning new things, seeing the value of things become

    Read More

More about What Does Lao Tzu Mean In Tao Te Ching

Open Document