The Secret Teachings of the Tao Te Ching
Mantak Chia
Language: English
Pages: 256
ISBN: 0892811919
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Reveals techniques for achieving spiritual immortality through an in-depth exploration of Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching
• Includes practices and meditations for living in harmony with the Tao (universal essence) and Te (kind action)
• Reveals the integration of heavenly and human power in the mystic field within us
• Presents Tao Huang's English translation of the Tao Te Ching from the original Chinese Mawangdui text unearthed in 1973
For over 2,500 years the words of the Tao Te Ching, the primary scripture of Laoism and Taoism, have been regarded as among the greatest treasures of the world. Lao-tzu, whose name means “the ancient child,” wrote these brief but essential verses that have both confounded and conferred blessings on humankind. Now Taoist masters Mantak Chia and Tao Huang guide readers through the origins of this philosophy, the meaning behind its 5,000 pictographs, and the way of living that generations have followed.
While the text of the Tao Te Ching has been passed down in literary form for generations, the essence of the text can be understood only through heart awakening--a true integration of body and mind--made possible with the insights and exercises in this book. The authors analyze Lao-tzu's teachings, line by line, and offer meditations, interpretations, and practical illustrations that clarify the true meaning and purpose of this classic text.
spelling Tao, Lao Tzu, Chi, and Ching. (In the Pinyin system, these words would be spelled Dao, Lao Zi, Qi, and Jing.) Some Chinese words may appear in the Pinyin system. COSMIC BRIDGE The Secret Teachings of the Tao Te Ching serves as a bridge or door, a conscious connection between oneself and the wonders of the universe, or God’s creation. The “door” functions as a middle point between the internal world and the external world, between the information within and without—or between those
of themselves lose their stance. He who displays himself is not seen. He who justifies himself is not understood. He who lashes out does not succeed. He who builds himself up does not endure (22:1). The natural outcome is: He who does not display himself is seen. He who does not justify himself is understood. He who does not lash out succeeds. He who does not build himself up endures. Therefore, only the spirit of noncompetition makes things noncompetitive. So the old saying goes: “Yield, and
dispelled can the true self take its rightful place. When the mind is peaceful and tranquil, the mind’s natural illumination, originality, and wisdom can come forth. This is a intelligence that is far beyond anything that can be taught. It is linked with every individual’s pure and uncarved innate ability. When this ability connects to its source, it becomes the universal-self. In order to achieve this, one must master the self, the seed of the Tao. Cultivate the self, and the action is pure.
becomes Action; When Action is lost, It becomes benevolence; When benevolence is lost, It becomes justice. When justice is lost, It becomes propriety. 4. Propriety is the veneer of faith and loyalty, And the forefront of troubles. 5. Foresight is the vain display of Tao, And the forefront of foolishness. 6. Therefore, the man of substance Dwells in wholeness rather than veneer, Dwells in the essence rather than the vain display. 7. He rejects the latter, and accepts the former.
universal Chi is the radiating force of all galaxies, stars, and planets throughout the whole universe. It is the all-pervasive force that nourishes the life energy in all the forms of nature. The earth Chi is the third force of nature, which includes all the energies of mother earth. This force is activated by the electromagnetic field originating in the rotation of the earth. It is also integrated into all aspects of nature on our planet. The earth energy is accessed through the soles of the