by Lilith Ohan | Feb 19, 2015 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 26* Heaviness is the root of lightness Quietness is the master of restlessness Therefore the sages travel an entire day Without leaving the heavy supplies Even though there are luxurious sights They are composed and transcend beyond How can the lords of ten...
by Lilith Ohan | Jan 8, 2015 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 23* Sparse speech is natural Thus strong wind does not last all morning Sudden rain does not last all day What makes this so? Heaven and Earth Even Heaven and Earth cannot make it last How can humans? Thus those who follow the Tao are with the Tao Those who...
by Lilith Ohan | Dec 18, 2014 | Blog, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 22* Yield and remain whole Bend and remain straight Be low and become filled Be worn out and become renewed Have little and receive Have much and be confused Therefore the sages hold to the one as an example for the world Without flaunting themselves – and so...
by Lilith Ohan | Dec 4, 2014 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 21* The appearance of great virtue Follows only the Tao The Tao, as a thing Seems indistinct, seems unclear So unclear, so indistinct Within it there is image So indistinct, so unclear Within it there is substance So deep, so profound Within it there is essence...
by Lilith Ohan | Nov 20, 2014 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 20* Cease learning, no more worries Respectful response and scornful response How much is the difference? Goodness and evil How much do they differ? What the people fear, I cannot be unafraid So desolate! How limitless it is! The people are excited As if...
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