Richard BrownDaodejing: safe from harmThe Daodejing advocates a cautious approach to life that is in tune with the flow of nature and keeps you safe from harm.2 min read·Apr 2, 2024----
Richard BrownDaodejing: cultivating emptinessAchieving a state of emptiness has never been more important thanks to the firehose of information that is flooding our minds.3 min read·Mar 28, 2024--1--1
Richard BrownThe paradoxical power of emptiness in the DaodejingOne of the great strengths of the Daodejing is its use of paradoxes to provide you with a more nuanced way of looking at the world.2 min read·Mar 27, 2024----
Richard BrownDaodejing: idyllic visions and harsh realitiesDespite his condemnation of the excesses of the governing class, Laozi does not call for a revolution to overthrow them in the Daodejing.2 min read·Mar 25, 2024--1--1
Richard BrownDaodejing Translation: Chapter 76 — Chapter 81Here is my new English translation of Chapter 76 to Chapter 81 of the Daodejing together with links to commentaries of each chapter.3 min read·Mar 24, 2024----
Richard BrownDaodejing Translation: Chapter 71 — Chapter 75Here is my new English translation of Chapter 71 to Chapter 75 of the Daodejing together with links to commentaries of each chapter.3 min read·Mar 24, 2024----
Richard BrownDaodejing Translation: Chapter 66 — Chapter 70Here is my new English translation of Chapter 66 to Chapter 70 of the Daodejing together with links to breakdowns of each chapter.3 min read·Mar 23, 2024----
Richard BrownDaodejing Translation: Chapter 61 — Chapter 65Here is my new English translation of Chapter 61 to Chapter 65 of the Daodejing together with links to commentaries of each chapter.3 min read·Mar 22, 2024----
Richard BrownDaodejing: dealing with the permanence of changeThe key to dealing with change, therefore, is to recognise the natural ebb and flow of life and maintain a balanced perspective.2 min read·Mar 19, 2024----