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Monkey was given the name Wake-to Vacuity by Patriarch Subodhi, who has achieved immortality. Personally speaking, Monkey was given the name in order for him to recognize that he is missing crucial aspects of life to achieve Nirvana. The term … Continue reading →

William Dayan ENG2850 Blog post one Twenty Five   In this poem, the Tao is being described as something so great that it cannot be described. “Something mysteriously formed, Born before heaven and Earth.” The Tao is being described as something … Continue reading →

Hello Everyone, Thanks to all of you who responded.  You made some really interesting and provocative comments! Tao poetry: The Tao Te Ching is a set of several poems (you have seen only a few here) generally attributed to the … Continue reading →

Although two of our classmates have used this poem, I couldn’t help but to be drawn to it. Obviously, one of its overarching themes is loss and because I am a human being, it is unfortunately something Ive expereinced last … Continue reading →

After reading this marvelous poem, “Twenty-five” by Tao Te Ching, I thought about its meaning for a very long time. In my opinion “Twenty-five” is about an idea, which was formed before anything else in the world. I believe, when … Continue reading →

Chapter 13 in Tao Te Ching talks about how to deal with disgrace and misfortune, which are both important parts of the Tao. On the whole, chapter thirteen is consisted of 4 parts. First two lines are an introduction which … Continue reading →

Tao is the Chinese word that signifies way or path and is often times also referred to as doctrine or principle. In Chinese culture and religion, the Tao cannot be fully understood or defined by an individual and each individuals … Continue reading →

One omnipresent theme throughout this work is that accepting defeat is not the end; it’s actually just the beginning. As Tao states, one must “accept disgrace willingly and misfortune as a human condition”. By incorporating this belief, that not everyone could succeed, … Continue reading →

One commonality within the human struggle is the need to be better; better than oneself, better than others. People are constantly on the hunt for ways to improve their lives and to feel “complete.” Our drive for success itself is not a downfall. … Continue reading →

The poem begins with a series of paradox’s, “Yield and overcome; Bend and be straight; Empty and be full; Wear out and be new.”  If taken literally it can be assumed that the author must be confused or mistaken.  However … Continue reading →