Method of Guarding One's Life According to Lao-tzu

According to Lao-tzu Taoism, our lives are influenced by the continuous interweaving of Yin and Yang, that is, beneficial and evil forces, which rule the universe.

So it is desirable to know how to position yourself at a particular moment so as to avoid what is dangerous and ally yourself with what favors you.

We wrote this course inspired by the Lao-tzu's dialogue with one of his disciples regarding the method of guarding our life.

In short, we teach you the method and offer further resources to continue your learning.

Course required information: This course makes use of terms like Tao, emptiness, nondoing, I-ching and so forth.

If you didn't take it, you may still learn about them by browsing this site's pages when necessary or by reading our online Taoism dictionary.

1. Chuang-tzu about Lao-tzu's Method
This explains in short why we quoted Chuang-tzu to wrote this course.
2. About Holding the One
Teaches you about holding the One, meaning the Tao. What is meant by this odd formula?
3. About Knowing the Lucky and Unlucky
Using the I-ching oracle on a the day to day basis may save us from many perils. Still there's an advanced method of dealing with the unexpected.
4. Knowing to Rest
A few words about the meaning of resting.
5. Stopping When You Have Too Much
A few words about stopping when you have enough.
6. Seeking for What you Need in Yourself
How is this done?
7. Fighting the Desire
Explains why we need to flee from desire, fear and other such emotional influences.
8. About Simplicity
Explains this basic Taoist feature.
9. Becoming a Little Child
Comments on Tao-te ching's chapter 10 treating of the state without flaw.
10. The Virus and the I-ching
Several ideas drawn from I-ching answers related to the occurrence of the corona virus.

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