Tao Te Ching Chapter 54-9 See the body

Today's Tao

Therefore, see the body through the body. (Ch.54)


Therefore, see Tao through your body. Your magnificent body is a manifestation of Tao.

Not only that, the whole world is your body.


Chinese Zen master Chosha Keishin / Ch'ang-sha Ching-tsen 長沙景岑禅師 said:

"Ten nooks and crannies of the whole world are the entire body of a monk."

尽十方界是沙門全身。尽十方界これ沙門の全身なり。

(Komyo 光明/ Jippou 十方, «Shobogenzo»)


Do not judge your body according to a criterion invented by the media.

Every body is beautiful.

Since your body is beautiful, this entire world is beautiful.


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