The Dao De Jing

The Dao De Jing - Part 5

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3 жыл бұрын

Here in the final episode of a new five-part series we take a close look at one of the world’s most influential wisdom texts the Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching). Allegedly written by Lao Zi (Lao Tzu) in the 6th century BCE, these 81 “chapters” or verses form the core of Daoist scripture. In this episode we read and explore chapters 68, 70, 71, 73, 74, 76, 78, 79, 81, and 67.
In this video I'm using the Stephen Mitchell translation from Harper Perennial, New York, 1988.
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@WordSmooth 2 жыл бұрын

I never understood binge-watching until now. As a philosophy/religion major (decades ago), I finally found something for which I can't wait to see the next episode! I'm sad there are only 5 on the Dao De Jing. I already finished Christianity, so it's now on to Hinduism. I love how you draw the connections between the different faiths. Thank you for sharing your wisdom so humbly and gracefully. You have an amazing gift for reaching out through the camera to create the experience of an authentic conversation, with a balance of humor and depth. May the Force be with you. :)

@PeterBolland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much for your absolutely lovely comment! I really, really appreciate it.

@WordSmooth 2 жыл бұрын

@@PeterBolland Oh, thank YOU. I have been struggling with my teenage son, trying to get him to do his online school work. Listening to your sessions helped me remember how I want to be as a parent. Today was SO much better because I let go of trying to force it!

@declanoleary927 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing this wonderful book to life.

@PeterBolland 3 жыл бұрын

Truly, my pleasure. Thanks for watching!

@duyguozkarabyk2013 2 жыл бұрын

Such a blissful transmission. It is not only about the depths of Lao De Jing teachings, but also in the way you are transmitting in such light and humbleness 🙏

@PeterBolland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Duygu for your kind words of encouragement. I really appreciate it!

@BNSFGuy4723 Жыл бұрын

Professor Bolland, your reading of Laozi’s Dao De Jing warmed my heart. Your commentary was excellent and it was wonderful to go on this journey with you I’m a history major and I’m absolutely fascinated by eastern mysticism. As an American of Albanian Muslim heritage (Sufi) who practices Zen Buddhism, a lot of what I’ve heard from all the texts you’ve gone through in your videos resonates with me so much. I’m definitely going to order a copy of the Dao De Jing and probably keep it by my bedside for daily readings and reflections You’ve definitely earned another subscriber. The way you articulate yourself, teach, read, and must say bestow wisdom upon your audience truly inspires me. The greatest of teachers can teach without speaking, and you sir taught me so much by smiling as you read. It’s the simple things in life Bless

@PeterBolland Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! What a lovely letter. I feel like we’re all just passing on-our love for these wisdom traditions. 🙏🏼

@brendantannam499 2 жыл бұрын

So enjoyable, many thanks! Bar one chapter, I got some value from them all. The one about the baby, Chapter 55, defeated me completely.

@PeterBolland 2 жыл бұрын

The "newborn child" is just another analogy or metaphor Laozi reaches for in his playful struggle to name the Nameless. Like the uncarved block or water or...so many more...a baby is pure potential, in key ways unformed, yet full of life. When we live in accord with the Dao we too become like this -- pliant, adaptable, full of bottomless potential. At once all things and nothing at all.

@nitinroy1331 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this series. You should start a podcast 😊

@PeterBolland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nitin!

@anasayuri714 3 жыл бұрын

I'll have to begin from video 1. Truly wonderful, as an insurance agent thank you again for your time! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@PeterBolland 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ana. Here's a link to the playlist -- it's the easiest way to watch them in order: kzfaq.info/sun/PLmyz61bVIq84y62LFoyC1WpcBzeYixNVr

@huhu123 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter, just want to oncegain thank you for the wonderful work you do by bringing these ancient texts to life. It feels so real as you read and explain then and I can't express how deeply all this spiritual philosophy has touched me. I'll definitely keep on following you and have also started to check your other mediums :) For now I would like to ask you if you have any thoughts on the Kojiki? I've just recently started researching japanese spirituality and would love to have your outlook on their writings.

@PeterBolland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Thyago for the kind and supportive words. I really, really appreciate it. And I don't know anything about the Kojiki. I'll have to look into that...

@rudysdream 3 жыл бұрын

the тao is one wiтн me, I aм one wiтн the dАо

@dmtrinar3863 2 жыл бұрын

Just finished your Dao De Jing Series. It is powerful but simple. I hope to get this copy. i like the ideas of compassionate for others starts with us , especially in the end of this video.. What are your thoughts on the wisdom of Sufism- Rumi's writings?

@PeterBolland 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, and for your kind words. 🙏🏼