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Tao Te Ching - Chapter 55

by Rachel Boucher

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Listen to chapter 55 from the Tao Te Ching. This classic text is attributed to Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu. Contemplate the ancient wisdom for modern times: “It is in the space where there is nothing.”

TaoismContemplationNothingnessEmpty SpacePhilosophyWisdomTao Te ChingGuided Contemplations

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The Tao Te Ching,

Chapter 55.

Thirty spokes converge on a single hub,

But it is in the space where there is nothing that the usefulness of the cart lies.

Clay is molded to make a pot,

But it is in the space where there is nothing that the usefulness of the clay pot lies.

Not outdoors in windows to make a room,

But it is in the spaces where there is nothing that the usefulness of the room lies.

Therefore,

Benefit may be derived from something,

But it is in the nothing that we find usefulness.

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Rachel BoucherColorado, USA

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Recent Reviews

Jane

June 14, 2022

Thanks for sharing this - an excellent reminder of what’s important.🙏

Joules

February 17, 2022

Wow! Coincidence? I am reading a page (1 chapter) of the Tao every morning, and today I read this (my book’s chapter 11). Reading then finding this by chance… ok, Universe! I hear you! The space between… therein lies the power (e.g. usefulness). Thank you 🙏

Bibhusha

June 21, 2021

Thank you for sharing .

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