Tao Te Ching - Chapter 45

Listen to Chapter 45 from the Tao Te Ching, a timeless Taoist text attributed to the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu. This contemplative reading invites you into the subtle wisdom of the Tao, where softness, simplicity, and natural flow reveal deeper strength. Let these ancient teachings support stillness, reflection, and a return to balance. As the text reminds us, “The way that can be spoken is not the eternal Way; the name that can be named is not the eternal name.”

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Transcript

The Tao Te Ching Chapter 45 The ways that can be walked are not the eternal way. The names that can be named are not the eternal name. The nameless is the origin of the myriad creatures. The named is the mother of the myriad creatures. Therefore, Always be without desire in order to observe its wondrous subtleties. Always have desire so that you may observe its manifestations. Both of these derive from the same source. They have different names, But the same designation. Mystery of Mysteries The Gate of All Wonders The Tao Te Ching Chapter 45 The ways that can be walked are not the eternal way. The nameless is the origin of the myriad creatures. Therefore, Always be without desire in order to observe its wondrous subtleties.