Quotes for All
The Simonian system can be extracted from the writings of Hippolytus. The cosmos begins with the one root, which is unfathomable Silence, pre-existent, limitless power, existing in singleness. It bestirs itself and assumes a determinate aspect by turning into Thinking (Nous, i.e. Mind), from which comes forth the Thought (Epinoia). As soon as thought is … Read more
Mystics understand the roots of the Tao but not its branches; scientists understand its branches but not its roots. Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science; but man needs both. Fritjof Capra
Enlightenment is part of everything and so our minds have to be very big to encompass all things, to understand all things – To see the tao in a grape, the act of sexuality, meditation, work, play, taking a shower, brushing your teeth, being sick and hurting. Frederick Lenz
Chaos is not disorder. Chaos is the totality of existence. You could call it God. You could use the term, the Tao. I like chaos. It means more to us in English. Chaos is all things, wild and wonderful, connected perfectly by the life force. Frederick Lenz
Unconscious of the existence of Tao, beings live supposing themselves to be separate from the universal intelligence, supposing themselves to be powerful or to be weak, thinking that they live their lives and die their deaths. Frederick Lenz
Many sections are taken up with political discussions and how the way of the ruler, the merchant, the householder, and the army interact with the Tao. Frederick Lenz
Lao Tsu says the way of life is ancient, timeless. It is existence which he calls the Tao – a mysterious source, beyond understanding, and all of us are a reflection, if not that source of life ourselves. Frederick Lenz
There’s a source, there’s a perennial source from which all things come forth. We call it the Godhead, Nirvana, the Tao, enlightenment. It’s big; it’s bright; it’s perfect, as are all of its children, as are we. Frederick Lenz
The Tao cannot be divided, it cannot be shared. Frederick Franck
When everything starts breaking down, the Taos Indians say, go into your house, and pull the drapes so you don’t see all the craziness going on, which could cause fear. And just stay in your heart and let Mother Earth and all the energies that you are intimately part of do their job and stay … Read more