Poem: Tao Te Ching - Chapter 39

John Siddique reads the short chapter 39, of the Tao Te Ching. This is a beautiful spoken word reflection on the concept of spirituality in relation to caring for the environment. This is a profound piece and will give the listener something interesting, philosophical and insightful to ponder.

Transcript

Tao Te Ching,

Chapter 39 In harmony with the Tao,

The sky is clear and spacious.

The earth is solid and full.

All creatures flourish together,

Content with the way they are,

Endlessly repeating themselves,

Endlessly renewed.

When man interferes with the Tao,

The sky becomes filthy,

The earth becomes depleted.

The equilibrium crumbles,

Creatures become extinct.

The master views the part with compassion because he understands the whole.

His constant practice is humility.

He doesn't glitter like a jewel,

But lets himself be shaped by the Tao,

As rugged and common as stone.

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Nice reading. I disagree with humility for anyone or anything; but the first part is more than true! So the ancient Taoist masters knew how the Earth could be messed up by man. Of course, they did.
Thank you.

Love this! Will check to see if you have other chapters.

Just like usual, exactly what I need when I need it. So deeply grateful🙏

My lord works in mysterious ways here in NZ the Maori spirituality was been broadcast on our National Radon’s (RNZ) then I found this reading of theTao

Thanks for sharing wish it was longer

Stunningly grounding & humbling 🙏😌🐞🌺🌳🕉

Wonderful! Thanks

Excellent, love John's soulful delivery.

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Another great Tao Te Ching meditation! Please consider recording all of the chapters John! Such beautiful work!

Very beautiful and true thank you 🙏🏼

John, Thank You, the Teachings are precious, again Thank You for sharing. All that you share has been an oasis of breath in this illusion of life.

I loved this. Thank you

Great insightful thoughts. We as humans must take care of all the blessings nature & Divine has bestowed upon us. 🙏🏼🌈🙏🏼

Important teaching. Thank you. 🙏

So beautiful and true🙏🏻💫🦋🌎🌊