文子

audiobook

文子

by Jian Xing

ZH·~52 minutes·2 chapters

Chapters

2 total
1

Part 1

31:37
2

Part 2

20:54

Description

This ancient collection assembles a series of Lao‑Zic discourses that probe the nature of the Way (Dao) and its invisible power behind heaven and earth. Rendered in a lyrical, chant‑like style, it weaves observations of the cosmos, the cycles of the seasons, and the subtle movements of wind and water. Listeners are invited to contemplate a philosophy that treats emptiness and form as two aspects of a single reality.

The text offers practical guidance for rulers and ordinary people alike, urging humility, simplicity, and non‑action as paths to harmony. It uses vivid analogies—water flowing without resistance, the sky covering all, seasons turning effortlessly—to illustrate how softness can overcome strength and how staying centered amid change brings calm influence. In an audio format the cadence of these teachings encourages quiet reflection, making it a useful companion for anyone seeking a deeper sense of balance.

Details

Language

zh

Duration

~52 minutes (50K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-12-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

About the author

Jian Xing

Jian Xing

A novelist, playwright, translator, and painter whose work often explores memory, exile, and personal freedom, this Nobel Prize winner is known for writing with unusual independence and emotional depth.

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