Tao Fa Zi Ran means follow natures way.
道法自然 - Tao Fa Zi Ran
Thank you Master Sha for this ancient wisdom, knowledge and practical technique of writing meditation for healing and rejuvenation of the spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical body, that affects every aspect of life.
i would like to share a story from Laozi of an old wise farmer…
One day, a farmer’s field horse ran away. the villagers came to sympathize with the farmer.
villagers: oh, so bad luck… this is so sad.
farmer: maybe so, maybe so.
Three days later the horse came back and following his horse are three wild horses.
villagers: oh, so luck… this is a blessing.
farmer: maybe so, maybe so.
The son of the farmer was a young lad, and he decided to train the wild horses to do farm work, and in the process fell from the horse and broke a leg.
villagers: oh, so bad luck… this would not had happen if the wild horses are not around.
farmer: maybe so, maybe so.
At that time in China, the government was recruiting young men to go to war for the country. They came to town to recruit all the village able young men.
villagers: oh, this is a blessing your son broke a leg, he did not get drafted to the war.
farmer: maybe so, maybe so.
This teaching of the Tao is to follow natures way and not to get too excited if anything arise, to be at the present and not be move by emotions so quickly, not to be upset and to be grateful even if thing do not look in favor.
Happy New Year to all!
Love you all!
with love and gratitude,
henderson
Dearest Master Henderson, thank you for this beautiful post. Happy New Year! I love reading this story, thank you for sharing it is very good to remember along one's journey. I'm grateful for the beautiful calligraphy Tao Fa Zi Ran, I love this and chanting this sacred mantra. ty ty ty ly ly ly
ReplyDeleteThank you Master Henderson for this beautiful story - I didnt know it was a Tao story - I have often told this story to people myself but lately was wondering about it in terms of karma - we are often rather black and white in relation to karma - but this story shows its not always that clear! thank you for the calligraphy - youre giving us plenty of beautiful mantras to practice!!
ReplyDeleteThis is quite a tricky calligraphy to write!!
ReplyDeleteLove this story! Thank you for sharing the wisdom and your beautiful calligraphies! Am so excited and honored to practice calligraphy with you and others!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this story Master Henderson. A beautiful reminder to live continually in the NOW. I love you and bow to you.
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