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Chapter 314 This is a Secret Book of Immortal Cultivation... (Subscribe)
[Tao can be Tao, very Tao, name can be named, very famous.Nameless is the beginning of heaven and earth; it is named the mother of all things; therefore, it is always without desire to observe its beauty;These two come from the same place but have different names, and they are both called Xuan.Mysterious and mysterious, the door to all wonders. 】

This is the beginning of Chapter 1 of Tao Te Ching.

What does he mean?

Chen Fan explained to everyone: "Tao, which can be spoken, is not the eternal Tao; name, which can be called, is not the eternal name. Wu is the original name of heaven and earth; You is the name that produces all things. Therefore, we often observe the mystery of Tao from "nothingness". We often observe the operation of Tao from "being". The two are from the same source, but they have different names. Both of them can be said to have profound meanings. It is the gate of all mysteries."

It's just that although Chen Fan explained it, everyone still didn't seem to understand it very well.

This is also normal.

Because if some things are not explained, it will be difficult for everyone to understand.

For example, what is Tao?
at this time.

Some students asked, what is Dao?
"What is Tao?"

This question is also asked by all the fans in the live broadcast room.

Although the word "Tao" appeared a long time ago.

And there are also words such as Taoism and Taoism.

But about Tao, many people don't know much about it.

Chen Fan didn't explain so quickly, but came to an interaction: "I won't explain first, everyone can talk about their views on Tao."

At this time.

A student raised his hand and said, "Teacher Chen Fan, I feel that Tao is Taoism, a method like magic."

Another student said: "Tao should be a formula, technique, or something."

Another student said: "Tao is like a Buddha, it is a kind of occupation, and Tao is a kind of Taoist knowledge."

For this.

Chen Fan shook his head.

"It seems that everyone doesn't know much about Tao."

Chen Fan continued: "Just now when I was talking about Li Er's study, he asked the teacher what is in the sky and how our earth was formed. In the end, the teacher couldn't answer. Because there is no introduction in the book, No one explained it to him. With this question in mind, Li Er has been looking for the answer. After a lifetime of study, he finally understood it, and he also understood what is in the sky."

"Teacher Chen Fan, what is in the sky?"

A student asked puzzledly.

"Above the sky is the Tao."

Chen Fan wrote the word Tao on the blackboard.

Pointing to this way, Chen Fan explained: "Generally we divide this world into heaven, earth, man, and three talents. In other words, the whole world is divided into heaven, earth, and us humans. However, heaven What is above, many people don't know what it is, but Li Er summed it up. He believes that above the sky, that is Tao. So, what kind of thing is Tao?"

Although the Tao Te Ching says the Tao in the first sentence, it is not something that everyone can understand.

Chen Fan went on to say: "Tao is an initial state of chaos and undivided. Inaction is self-transformation, quiet and self-righteous. It is the beginning of heaven and earth, the mother of all things, and the root of all things. Tao is indescribable. Human senses You can’t perceive it directly, you can’t see it, you can’t hear it, you can’t hold it. Tao is not only the essence of the universe, but also the rule of all things, and the rule of life. To put it simply, Tao is a natural state.”

side said.

Chen Fan made another metaphor: "For example, we have an egg in our hands. Before we open the egg, it is a shape of Tao. After opening the egg, it is the world formed by Tao."

This explanation made everyone understand at once.

"I'll go, I seem to understand."

"I also understand a little bit, as if I still have a little understanding."

"Me too."

Many people nodded.

"So above the sky is the Dao, and the Dao made the world. The Dao made the world. It is not intentional. It is not like the Western God, or some creator god who created the world. The Dao evolved the world. He is It happened naturally. He didn't interfere with it, it just went with the flow."

The Tao Te Ching can be said to be one of the most famous philosophical works of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.

Even after thousands of years have passed, the Tao Te Ching is still praised and studied by countless people.

even.

There are also many people who became enlightened and walked out of a different life because of this.

……

"Brother Fan, can you tell us about the Tao Te Ching again?"

"Why are you so interested in Tao Te Ching?"

"I don't know. Anyway, I'm very interested. Tell us more."

"That won't work."

"why?"

"This is the secret book of cultivating immortals. I told you that none of you can become immortals."

"..."

After speaking about the state of Chu in Wuxing University, Chen Fan rested for a few days.

It's just that during the break, there are a lot of fans who keep asking him about the Tao Te Ching.

"Brother Fan, don't play us. We really like the Tao Te Ching. By the way, didn't you say that the "Tao Te Ching" has more than 5000 characters? Why did you only talk about 100 characters? What about the rest?"

"The rest I don't know where to go."

"Come on, you definitely have the complete version of the Tao Te Ching."

"Not really."

"No, believe it or not, we reported you and went down to the tomb together."

"Uh, if you have something to say, talk about it, Tao Te Ching, I do have a complete version here. However, I'm thinking, can this be published?"

"Why can't it be sent out?"

"The last time a book was sent out, it was reported by others, alas, you said..."

Everyone knows that Chen Fan is referring to Sun Tzu's Art of War.

However, everyone comforted Chen Fan and said, "Brother Fan, don't worry, this is not the art of war, what are you afraid of?"

"That's what I said, but this Tao Te Ching is quite powerful."

"Brother Fan, don't tell me, this is really a secret book of cultivating immortals?"

"more or less."

I thought about it.

Chen Fan did not continue to hide.

The Tao Te Ching is not a book like Sun Tzu's Art of War.

This is a philosophy book.

Such books are also incomprehensible to foreigners.

On the contrary, it is still of great use to Chinese people.

Although it does not mean that all Chinese people can understand the Tao Te Ching.

but it does not matter.

Some people understand it, and that's enough.

"Well, starting today, I will be serializing the Tao Te Ching on Kuaishu. However, let me state first that although the Tao Te Ching is not the so-called secret book of cultivating immortals, it is actually similar to the secret book of cultivating immortals."

Same as Zhuangzi.

Although the Tao Te Ching only has more than 5000 words, if it is updated, a length will be over.

But if the whole article is released at once, everyone will not understand him thoroughly.

It's not as good as chapter by chapter, and each paragraph is published, but the effect is better.

talking.

Chen Fan made a video and posted Chapter 2 of Tao Te Ching: "Everyone in the world knows that beauty is beautiful, but evil is already. Everyone knows that good is good, and this is bad. Therefore, existence and non-existence are born together, and difficult and easy are complemented by each other. Long and short match each other, high and low match each other, sounds and sounds harmonize, and follow each other. Persistence. It is the sage who does nothing and teaches without words. If you can’t live there, you can’t live here, so you can’t go there.”

This is Chapter 2 of Tao Te Ching.

Chen Fan didn't do the translation.

However, although Chen Fan did not translate it, many people who have studied the text have already translated it.

"Everyone in the world knows that what is beautiful is beautiful because there is ugliness. Everyone knows that what is good is good because there is evil. Therefore, existence and non-existence are mutually supported, difficult and easy are formed by each other, long and short are mutually contained, The high and the low tolerate each other, the sound and the sound help and harmonize each other, and the front and the back help and follow each other. Therefore, the sage handles affairs with inaction, implements wordless teaching, and all things change by themselves without starting for it. All things grow without being based on To own it, to raise all things without relying on one's own ability, to succeed without taking credit for it. It is precisely because one does not take credit for it that one's credit will not be lost."

“It should be said about the governance aspect of the country.”

"Well, it seems that Li Er advocates governance by doing nothing."

Many people kept commenting on Chen Fan's video section.

Chen Fan did not respond to this.

Everyone has their own understanding and understanding of the Tao Te Ching.

What Chen Fan understood may not be correct.

He only needs to send out the original Tao Te Ching.

then.

Chen Fan continued to send out another chapter: "The world is not benevolent, and treats everything as a straw dog; the sage is not benevolent, and treats the people as a straw dog. Between heaven and earth, is it like a slap in the face? Empty but not sloppy, moving and getting better. Learn more If the number is poor, it is better to stay in the middle."

Heaven and earth are not benevolent, and all things are dogs.

This sentence is often quoted in many novels in previous lives.

Simultaneously.

Whenever these words come out, they are extremely shocking.

And now, too.

When Chen Fan uttered the words "the world is not benevolent", all the fans who had been relatively calm before became extremely excited now.

"Heaven and earth are not benevolent, treat everything as a humble dog... I will go, why do I feel that this sentence is so compelling."

"I also feel like a sentence in some secret book in a novel."

"Hahaha, I just write novels, and I will put this sentence in my novel when the time comes. I have already thought of the title of the novel, and it will be called "Zhu Xian"."

"I have to pay Brother Fan the copyright fee."

"I know, I know, I will reward you now."

Speaking of which, an author friend really tipped Chen Fan.

However, this is just an episode.

More, it is about the comprehension of this sentence.

"Is heaven and earth unkind?"

"Also, why do you say that saints are not benevolent?"

"A straw dog is a straw dog used for sacrifices. Is there a problem with this sentence?"

Many people have some doubts.

Because Chen Fan said before that a sage is selfless, inaction, and kind-hearted. How could he treat all things and people as humble dogs?
but.

Among many people's comments, some people commented: "I seem to understand."

"What do you unserstand?"

"Inhumanity here should mean that there is no difference between kindness and unkindness."

"Then that's not right. Doesn't heaven, earth and saints care about benevolence or not?"

"Yes."

"Damn, I don't understand what you said."

"Let's go back to the front. Didn't I say that heaven, earth and sages teach all things and people without words. This kind of teaching is not like teaching by example, but letting nature take its course. Just like our heaven and earth, they It is the same for all of us. He does not do anything in particular, nor does he not do anything in particular. What he does, everything is natural. The sun rises and sets every day, and we all do it every year. It is spring, summer, spring and winter. Therefore, the naturalness of heaven, earth and sages is not inhumanity, but the greatest benevolence."

"Hey, I'll go... What you said seems to be in line with the practice of heaven, earth and saints."

"This is not just the practice of heaven, earth and sages. It also has great reference value for our reality. For example, if you are the leader of the company, who do you take special care of, or who do you not take care of? In fact, you don't need it, the most should be Let everyone compete fairly. Everyone has the opportunity to participate in the competition, and everyone has the possibility of being eliminated. In this way, the competitiveness of the entire company can be stronger."

"I'm going, how did you think of it, you are a genius."

"It's a joke for a genius. I also managed the company for a long time, and then I saw the words of the Tao Te Ching, and then I realized it. Tsk tsk, I understand now why Teacher Chen Fan said that the Tao Te Ching may be a book for cultivating immortals. It’s a secret book. For me, it is a secret book of cultivating immortals.”

of course.

This is not the only thing in the Tao Te Ching.

Next, Chen Fan continued to update the Tao Te Ching:
[Forever and ever.The reason why the heaven and the earth can last forever is because they do not grow on their own, so they can live forever.It is a sage: withdraw from the body, and the body is first; outside the body, and keep the body.Is it because of its selflessness?Therefore, it can be selfish. 】

[Holding and gaining it is not as good as it is; holding it and sharpening it cannot last forever.If the house is full of gold and jade, no one can keep it; if you are rich and proud, you will blame yourself.Gong then retreated, the way of heaven. 】

[Heavyness is the lightest root, quietness is the king of impetuosity.Therefore, a gentleman walks all day long without leaving his baggage.Although there is glory, Yan is detached.But why is the Lord of Ten Thousand Vehicles despising the world with his body?If you are light, you will lose your roots, and if you are impatient, you will lose your king. 】

……

"Brothers, why do I feel that the Tao Te Ching is really a secret book of cultivating immortals?"

"I don't want you to feel that way, I feel the same way. I have benefited a lot from just reading a few paragraphs. It's a shame, but my knowledge is a little shallow, and there are many things I can't understand. It would be great if I could understand them all. "

"Don't be emotional, if you can understand one out of ten in this, it will benefit us endlessly."

What is the Tao Te Ching?

It is said that he is a classic, but in fact it can be said that he is a philosophical masterpiece.

What is philosophy?
Philosophy is a book that studies man and nature and summarizes empirical laws.

So some famous philosophical quotes can affect people's life.

As for Tao Te Ching, he is the philosophy of philosophy.

He not only fully described what is called Dao, but also told you how to get Dao.

Although this attainment of the Tao is not like the attainment of the Tao in fantasy novels.

But enlightenment, unraveling one's doubts, is also a kind of attainment.

then.

You'll see next.

While the Tao Te Ching was constantly being updated, countless fans and netizens sent gifts to Chen Fan one after another.

"Thank you, Mr. Chen Fan, for solving a puzzle that I haven't been able to solve for 20 years. A small gift is not a respect."

"I used to feel that the society is unfair, but after reading the Tao Te Ching, I understand that the world has given us an extremely fair environment. A plane, express your heart"

"Recently I feel very irritable, and I have been unable to calm down. Until, when I read the Tao Te Ching, I suddenly discovered that my previous irritability was just caused by my own confusion. Dao, it is really interesting, thank you Chen Teacher Fan."

It was an epiphany.

Although this kind of epiphany does not appear all the time.

Although this kind of epiphany, not everyone can encounter it.

but.

The moment you show up, he can literally change your life.

and.

It's not just for ordinary people.

For some big figures, his effect is even more astonishing.

"Wang Hongcheng" who is the head of a Fortune 500 company ran into trouble.

until.

His friend recommended a book called "Tao Te Ching" to him.

(End of this chapter)