by Lilith Ohan | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 12* The five colors make one blind in the eyes The five sounds make one deaf in the ears The five flavors make one tasteless in the mouth Racing and hunting make one wild in the heart Goods that are difficult to acquire make one cause damage Therefore the sages...
by Lilith Ohan | Jul 15, 2014 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 11* Thirty spokes join in one hub In its emptiness, there is the function of a vehicle Mix clay to create a container In its emptiness, there is the function of a container Cut open doors and windows to create a room In its emptiness, there is the...
by Lilith Ohan | Jul 1, 2014 | Blog, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 10* In holding the soul and embracing oneness Can one be steadfast, without straying? In concentrating the energy and reaching relaxation Can one be like an infant? In cleaning away the worldly view Can one be without imperfections? In loving the people and...
by Lilith Ohan | Jun 16, 2014 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 9* Holding a cup and overfilling it Cannot be as good as stopping short Pounding a blade and sharpening it Cannot be kept for long Gold and jade fill up the room No one is able to protect them Wealth and position bring arrogance And leave disasters upon...
by Lilith Ohan | May 31, 2014 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 8* The highest goodness resembles water Water greatly benefits myriad things without contention It stays in places that people dislike Therefore it is similar to the Tao Dwelling with the right location Feeling with great depth Giving with great kindness...
by Lilith Ohan | May 15, 2014 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 7* Heaven and Earth are everlasting The reason Heaven and Earth can last forever Is that they do not exist for themselves Thus they can last forever Therefore the sages: Place themselves last but end up in front Are outside of themselves and yet...
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