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  • Dyadic not dualistic

    It’s difficult to break out of the Western habitude of dualism. But it is especially important to make the effort when thinking of the Chinese notion of Yin Yang. Rather than another form of dualism in the history of philosophy, it… Continue reading

    Dyadic not dualistic

  • Daodejing 32

    #32* DAO (the Great Way) always and forever without name. Simple and small. Nothing under-heaven can rule over the Great Way. If Kings obey this, all under-heaven will follow them spontaneously. Heaven and earth† join together: sweet dew will fall… Continue reading

    Daodejing 32

  • Daodejing 25

    #25* There is a thing born of Nature before Heaven & Earth. Soundless, formless Independent, unchanging Always turning, never stopping. Regard it: the Mother of All. I do not know its name, reluctantly I call it the Great Way (Dao).… Continue reading

    Daodejing 25

  • Daodejing 22

    #22* Sacrifice the part & save the whole. Bend that to make this straight. Hollow that to make this full. That withers, this blooms. Lose that, gain this. Determined then, confused now. Thus the sages insist on the one as… Continue reading