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Lao-Tzu’s teachings on leadership
Taoism presents an advanced leadership model that revolves around Wu Wei (the non-action principle). Instead of exerting pressure, Taoism wants to clear up the path; […]
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Where Zen Buddhism and Taoism stand apart
If someone asks me why lions ignore small birds, I’ll reply, I think accurately, that lions don’t willingly ignore small birds. The correct statement would […]
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Differences between Taoism and Zen Buddhism
While there are superficial similarities between Taoism and Zen Buddhism, their differences are fundamental. Taoism aims at the achievement of happiness on this earth, especially […]
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How to live by Taoist principles
I wonder if most people regard a Taoist lifestyle as desirable or even worth living. They might read a few Lao-Tzu’s quotes, watch some martial […]
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Taoist insights about social balance
Is it true that Taoists are rugged individualists that could not care less about social harmony and balance? No, that’s not true, but the question […]
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Taoism and the art of letting go
When it comes to dealing with failure and disappointments, Taoist insights are often misunderstood. They are presented as “letting go” and “forget about it,” but […]
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Taoist daily habits and rituals
In our business and private lives, simplification works well as long as we do not omit any crucial steps; and once we have identified a […]
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Taoist metaphors about water
Flexibility and adaptability are, intellectually, modern ideas, immensely difficult to grasp for ancient and medieval minds. Even today, millions of people remain reluctant to regard […]
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Taoist history and development
The easiest way to grasp Taoist philosophy is to familiarise ourselves with its history. Lao-Tzu did not create Taoism in a vacuum, but as a […]
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Lao-Tzu’s quotes on the Taoist lifestyle
I find it understandable and healthy that people question if it is feasible to live today according to ancient Taoist philosophy. Indeed, Lao-Tzu wrote the […]
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