Category Archives: Lao Tzu

The Mystic’s War Against Terror

By Naila Amat-un-Nur I am delighted to be here this evening, to share with you all some moments of insight and reflection that would hopefully bring us a little closer to the beating of the One, Universal Heart of Love, … Continue reading

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Appearance And Reality

Nothing in the world is softer and weaker than water. Yet there is nothing better for subduing all that is harder and stronger. Everyone observes how weak overcomes strong, how gentleness overcomes rigidity. Yet, this principle is seldom put into … Continue reading

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Confucius and Lao Tzu

Chinese culture and philosophy is primarily based upon the teachings of Confucius, Lao Tzu and Buddha (Siddhatha Gautama). Lao Tzu and Confucius had quite different perspectives, though both taught very enlightening philosophies, which have indeed benefitted anyone who has studied … Continue reading

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So Easy To Understand And Practice!

The Great Integrity is so easy to understand, and so easy to practice. Yet it is not understood. Nor is it practiced. It is not understood because people’s heads are filled with 10,000 trivia and rationalizations, leaving no space for … Continue reading

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