Tao Te Ching Chp 1 Explained - Can you know who you are?

Chapter 1 of the Tao Te Ching explores the nature of knowledge itself. Through its paradoxical passages, we are shown the limits of thought and begin to appreciate the mystery around us....

Chapter 1 of the Tao Te Ching - the 9-Line Poem that Transformed How I See the World

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Delve into the transformative impact of a nine-line poem from the Daodejing, the core text of Taoism. This journey through ancient wisdom offers insights into embracing uncertainty and being kinder to oneself. Learn how the poem's profound messages challenge our desire for certainty and reveal the limitations of language in capturing the essence of the universe. Join a reflective walk that explores how letting go of desire can lead to a deeper understanding of life's mysteries and personal peace.

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‘When sitting, just sit. When walking, just walk.’

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“If you name me,  you negate me. By giving me a name, a label,  you negate all the other things I could possibly be.” — Søren Kierkegaard.

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[TomorrowWeLive]

My favourite quote from the Tao Te Ching is
'To live till you die
Is to live long enough.'

[ruipedroscp]

You should do this for every chapter!
Great video

[deanmoriarty]

Those nine lines changed my life when I read them the first time when I was 19 years old. I have reflected on them over the last 27 years and still find deeper connection to them every time I read or hear those 9 simple lines.

[Unfamous_Buddha]

Yes, Alan Watts regarding The Nameless: "Trying to describe it is like trying to taste your own tongue."

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I've been applying daoist principles for the last twenty years and found my life to be more happy and content. I enjoyed your video - you explain daoism in simple terms. Well done 😀

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Please do this with the other chapters!

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Your a great speaker and story teller, please continue to make more videos on these spirituality practices, there really interesting and eye opening

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This should be shown in all schools everywhere. Thank you for using your exceptional gift to help raise consciousness. You are a natural presenter. I’m excited to watch your channel and career grow.

[steveowens]

Some food for thought: a sage isn't someone who always has the right answer. The sage is someone who knows there isn't a right (or wrong) answer.

Love the channel, BTW. Looking forward to watching your journey.

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The lines with the Images and backgroundsound in the beginning; its just perfect, I could listen to this 24/7

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I’m so glad you went into nature to introduce this chapter. The Tao Te Ching came to life and began to be understandable (as much as it can be through words) after I started finding places in nature to reflect and read. Love your videos!

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George, thank you for this remarkably power and clear journey. It was exactly what I needed at this moment. You are doing a great service here and I appreciate you for your generosity and your perspective.

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Mr. George Thompson
Your words are verry inspiring.
" Living between learning, and not learning. Doing and not doing. Wanting and not wanting"
Live in harmony, Yin and Yang.
Keep up the good work.

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Thank you for sharing, Your presentation of “Let go, Let Tao” is beautifully presented.

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Zen Buddhist and The Stoics figured this out over a thousand years ago. Some questions were never meant to be answered, just have peace within the mystery.

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