Marblehead Posted September 30, 2018 4 hours ago, OldDog said: Absolutely. As I was commenting above I realized how close I was getting to the Confucian notion of virtue. I have not studied Confucius much ... probably something I should do ... but I don't feel ready for it. I feel like I should have a better sense for virtue in a Daoist sense before taking on Confucius. You could probably wait until after your next reincarnation without doing your self any harm. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rara Posted June 14, 2020 On 28/09/2018 at 7:39 PM, dawei said: But deep roots also means healthy growth that ensures stability and harmony. In the end, such a strong foundation means you can accept the sun, rain, snow, wind, etc... Nothing else can move you because you are able to move with any element. Yes, I see it as being grounded and gaining purity. Allowing this purity to run within and then to treat all others with one's own cultivated spirit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sketch Posted November 3, 2020 Verse Fifty Four Good builders do not tear down their buildings. The good ones maintain the structures. Their children and grandchildren continue the work with great dedication. Look after the maintenance of your body; this is the right thing to do. Look after the maintenance of your home so it can be lived in into the future. Look after the maintenance of your village so that it endures. Look after the maintenance of the state so the good will be abundant. Look after the maintenance of the whole world and the benefit will be universal. Look at yourself in relation to yourself. Look at your home in relationship to itself. The same for your village and state; view all things under the sky in relationship to themselves and their own wellbeing. How do I know the universe is like this? This method. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
