The I ching often talks in militaristic terms. at times Or at leats political terms of leading and governing to some extent the dao de ching draws upon this leadership lanuage as well.But this warring can be both inner and outter just as governing can be. chapter 62 ''The dao is even a place of escape and support for the bad one'' is a line another brought to my attention yesterday and i think intresting parralles can be found.that being said many thanks for this and all your posts.
Thanks so much Colin! Just reading over that chapter 62 - very powerful! "Why does everyone like the Tao so much at first? Isn't it because you find what you seek and are forgiven when you sin?" Pretty soon I am going to go back an read the Wilhelm / Baynes I Ching again. In the past, I've focused on the oracular aspects of the I Ching. I think it will be helpful if I take it a bit more as philosophy and poetry next time around.
The I ching often talks in militaristic terms. at times Or at leats political terms of leading and governing to some extent the dao de ching draws upon this leadership lanuage as well.But this warring can be both inner and outter just as governing can be. chapter 62 ''The dao is even a place of escape and support for the bad one'' is a line another brought to my attention yesterday and i think intresting parralles can be found.that being said many thanks for this and all your posts.
Thanks so much Colin! Just reading over that chapter 62 - very powerful! "Why does everyone like the Tao so much at first? Isn't it because you find what you seek and are forgiven when you sin?" Pretty soon I am going to go back an read the Wilhelm / Baynes I Ching again. In the past, I've focused on the oracular aspects of the I Ching. I think it will be helpful if I take it a bit more as philosophy and poetry next time around.
Much needed and appreciated, John! 🙏🏽
That was a tour de force, John, and - as usual - highly thought provoking. Thank you!