Tao Te Ching (Tim Chiu)
2.3) On Duality
y They act but do not presume; they succeed but do not dwell
on success
y They accomplish many merits because they are not attached to the results
y They see their actions as a natural function, or extension of their True
Nature
y Cooks make delicious food for others but do not crave the recognition or
approval
y It is because they do not dwell on success that it never goes
away
y Because of their humility and unattached nature, the saints and their
teachings are never forgotten
y Lao Zi didn't stay in China to become rich and famous from the teachings
in his book, but his work is famous even until this day
y Mother Theresa and her merits are well known even after she passed away
11) Usefulness of Formlessness
y Thirty spokes join in one hollow hub
y In its emptiness, there is the function of a wheel
y A wheel needs to have a hollow center for the spokes/axle to connect