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The Sayings of Laozi

Exploring the profound teachings of one of China’s most important philosophers.

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EP81 The end of the road

EP81 The end of the road

Mankind strives, explores and conflicts. These all bring destruction, according to Laozi. Follow the ways of Dao, and al... Read more

4 Jan 2022

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EP80 Welcome to paradise

EP80 Welcome to paradise

In Laozi's dream life, we would all have a nice modest house, enough food, be peaceful, delight in simple pleasures, kee... Read more

2 Jan 2022

6mins

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For hard and stiff, read impervious and intransigent. For soft and weak, read yielding and vulnerable. Life is full of m... Read more

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EP75 Watch your back

EP75 Watch your back

Laozi's message – If you are a king, watch your back. If you are a subject, hold the king to account.

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EP74 Here comes the chopper to chop off your head

EP74 Here comes the chopper to chop off your head

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EP73 The net of heaven spreads far and wide

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EP72 Beware the lord of misrule

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