by Cheng Tong | Jun 24, 2024 | Stillness
Lu Dongbin, also known as Lü Dongbin or Lu Tung-Pin, is a towering figure in Chinese mythology and religion. As one of the Eight Immortals, a revered pantheon within Daoism, he transcends the boundaries of a mere historical figure. He embodies wisdom, benevolence, and... 
by Cheng Tong | Jun 16, 2024 | Stillness
No forcing hand, no clenched fist tight,Let go of struggle, find the light.Like water dancing, swift and clear,Wu Wei’s flow, release all fear. (Part 2 on the Meaningfulness of Wu Wei) Wu Wei (pronounced woo-way), a cornerstone of Daoist philosophy, is often... 
by Cheng Tong | Jun 3, 2024 | Stillness
Still water runs deep,No force, a gentle seep.The willow sways in breeze,Yielding, finds its ease. Wu wei, the art of flow,Letting nature show.Effortless, the path unfolds,Harmony to behold. In the vast tapestry of Daoist thought, the mirror emerges as a potent...