Tao Te Ching - Chapter 55

Listen to Chapter 55 from the Tao Te Ching, a timeless Taoist text attributed to the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu. This contemplative reading invites you to reflect on the wisdom of emptiness, presence, and the subtle power found in stillness. Let these ancient teachings support mindfulness, inner calm, and a deeper awareness of the space within and around you—“It is in the space where there is nothing.”

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Transcript

The Tao Te Ching Chapter 55 Thirty spokes converge on a single hub, But it is in the space where there is nothing that the usefulness of the cart lies. Clay is molded to make a pot, But it is in the space where there is nothing that the usefulness of the clay pot lies. Cut out doors and windows to make a room, But it is in the spaces where there is nothing that the usefulness of the room lies. Therefore, Benefit may be derived from something, But it is in the nothing that we find usefulness.

Reviews

Thanks for sharing this - an excellent reminder of what’s important.🙏

Wow! Coincidence? I am reading a page (1 chapter) of the Tao every morning, and today I read this (my book’s chapter 11). Reading then finding this by chance… ok, Universe! I hear you! The space between… therein lies the power (e.g. usefulness). Thank you 🙏

Thank you for sharing .