Friday, May 16, 2008

Lao tzu


The highest truth
cannot be put into words.

Therefore the greatest teacher
has nothing to say.

He simply gives himself in service,
and never worries.

An awareness of the truth
of the universe

Should not be regarded
as an achievement.

To think in terms
of achieving it,

Is to place it outside
your own nature.

This is erroneous
and misleading.

Your nature,
and the infinite universe

Are none other than
one and the same:

Indescribable,
but eternally present.

Simply open yourself
to your own True nature.

- Laozi (aka Lao Tzu), from Hua Hu Ching