Saturday, August 14, 2010

Tao Bible - Genesis 2:2

And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.
~ King James version ~

Tao encompasses yin and yang, movement and repose.
~ possible Taoist alternative ~
Aside from the fact that Tao isn't an it, the idea of rest is a concept shared by both perspectives. If we look at the world around us, it is characterized by both movement and calm.

Nothing can sustain a frenetic pace for long. The cheetah is said to be the fastest land animal, but its bursts of speed are short-lived. A tornado or hurricane moves with tremendous force, but, in time, it completely dissipates. We all know people who "burn the candle at both ends"; they tend to burn out and collapse.

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2 comments:

  1. Rambling,
    I enjoy you comparing the Tao with the Bible. Is this something you intend on publishing? I would read it

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  2. Intend on publishing? This is it. I'm publishing it here.

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