Enlight Mercy Dan, the chief priest in charge of the slaughter of sacrificial cattle in the Shang, asked Zhuang Tzu what mercy was. “Tigers and wolves are merciful,” answered Chuang Tzu. - What does it mean? - How ... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight A moment of oblivion In adulthood, Hua-tzu from the Yang-Li clan of the Song state lost his memory. He could receive a gift in the morning and forget about it in the evening; he could give a gift in the evening and forget... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight What is a wise king like? Yang Zhu met with Lao Tzu and asked: — Is it possible to compare with the wise king a man who is quick-witted and decisive, insightful and far-sighted, who tirelessly studies the path? “When compared ... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight Easy is right Lao Tzu taught: “If you want to be firm, maintain firmness with gentleness; If you want to be strong, protect your strength with weakness. He who collects the soft will become hard. He who gathers the... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight Wisdom of the world One day a man came to a Taoist monk and complained that no matter how hard he tried, he could not understand the wisdom of the world. And since he cannot understand the wisdom of the world, he doubts ... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight Putting things in order Yan Hui came to Confucius and asked permission to leave. -Where are you going? - asked Confucius. “I’m going to the kingdom of Wei,” answered Yan Hui. - What will you do there? “I heard that Lord Wei ... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight Bookmarks One Master read a lot. Every time he stopped reading, he left a new bookmark in the book and threw away the old one. - Why do you take a new bookmark every time? - they asked him. “But the place in th... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight Master's Melody The Perfect One from the Northern Gate said to the Yellow Ancestor: — You, lord, performed the melody “Sunrise” in the vastness of Lake Dongting. I began to listen to her and at first I was afraid, th... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight Mandarin and overseas bird The Mandarin of Liu Province went to meet the overseas bird that had appeared in the vicinity and escorted it to the state chambers. On this occasion, an ox, a sheep and a pig were slaughtered, and a ... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight The stamp of humanity and justice Er Tzu came to Xu Yu. Xu Yu asked: — What wealth did Yao give you? Ier Tzu replied: “Yao told me: “You must practice humanity and justice with all care and reveal the true and the false. “Then why did... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight I just remembered There lived a wise and venerable saint. From all over the country, enlightened people rushed to see his wisdom, but he remained silent. He was silent before everyone who came with a question; instead ... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
Enlight Peasant and fox Once a fox fell in love with a peasant. I came to him and let’s declare our love, and he answered - they say, I can’t love you, I have a wife. “You’re a fool,” says the fox. “Your wife is angry and gr... Parables Taoist Parables Enlight
