Today's Tao
Therefore, when an emperor is enthroned or three dukes are assigned, instead of holding jadeite disks in both arms in front of four horses, it is better to tell them about Tao, being seated. (Ch.62)
Don't flatter.
Do nothing.
Don't expect anything in return.
I repeat Chuang Tzu's maxim:
"Don't move until you are forced to".
Be still.
That's the way.
Let's talk about Taoism instead of doing something for someone.
But you don't try to convince him.
Enjoy the conversation and be content to give him an opportunity to know about Tao.
Don't worry if you don't know much about Tao.
Zen Buddhists say:
"自未得度先度他
[Ji mi toku do, sen do ta]
Though you haven't crossed it yet, let others cross it first."
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-Tao by Matsumoto / Tao Te Ching / Chapter 62
Tao answers your question!
☞Let's check the years of their births. Lao Tzu in the 6th century BC (although some suspect that Lao Tzu might have been a name for the collection of wisdom in ancient China). Dogen in 1200. Ikkyu in 1394. Takuan in 1573. Takuan Soho was nine years junior to William Shakespeare. If you need ready-to-use practical ideas from Tao Te Ching, Takuan's commentaries
on the right (the English translation of «Roshi kowa 老子講話») is useful to you. They are easy to understand and not far-fetched at all to the "modern" mind.
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