Master Tung-kuo asked Chuang Tzu, "This thing called the Way - where does it exist?"Go here to read the introductory post to the chapters of the Book of Chuang Tzu.
Chuang Tzu said, "There's no place it doesn't exist."
"Come," said Master Tung-kuo, "you must be more specific!"
"It is in the ant."
"As low a thing as that?"
"It is in the panic grass."
"But that's lower still!"
"It is in the tiles and shards."
"How can it be so low?"
"It is in the piss and shit!"
Master Tung-kuo made no reply.
~ Burton Watson translation via Terebess Asia Online ~
Monday, May 9, 2011
Chapter 22, Part 6A - Chuang Tzu
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And now I'm off to experience the Tao of Toilets in China. See you in June.
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