We’re approaching a “peaceable end result” of our journey via the Tao Te Ching, with solely two chapters remaining. This week, we’ll research Chapter 80, which encapsulates a life-style imbued with simplicity, contentment, and peaceable coexistence. Please envision a perfect group thriving in concord and particular person success based mostly on Taoist non-doing (non-interference).
Tao Te Ching -80
In a small nation with few folks,
They’ve numerous instruments, however don’t make use of them;
They cherish their life and haven’t any need to relocate elsewhere;
Even when there are boats and carriages, they haven’t any want for them;
Even when there are weapons and armors, they don’t show them.
Folks return to utilizing knotted cords to document occasions.
They get pleasure from their meals, recognize their clothes,
are content material with their houses, and delight of their lifestyle.
Neighboring nations are close by of each other,
and the sounds of roosters and canines are heard,
however the folks there develop outdated and die
with out ever participating in friction or battle.
Translated by Chiyan Wang