According to Taoism, one must admit that there is a lot left to be known, and not try to dictate everything to others. One must give freedom to society to find its own rhythm and natural balance.

The people in power often commit this mistake and only think of increasing their power, profit...

• Lao-Tzu (pronounced as lao-zuh) was a sage in Ancient China who founded Taoism.
• Tao means ‘the way’ and is the pathway towards simplicity, harmony and real contentment. It is termed as the ultimate power that provides order in the universe.
• The teachings of Lao-Tz...

Lao Tzu has said: "He who is contented is rich."

Taoism is not against desire but against the type of unhealthy desire driven by materialism and the accumulation of more and more wealth to appear successful than others. One can strive for goals and ambitions within one’s limits an...

Doing nothing, non-action or not forcefully acting is one of Lao-Tzu’s well-known teachings. We mistakenly think this is akin to being lazy, and doing absolutely nothing. What Lao-Tzu means is that we should not do anything that is not in accordance with Tao. It means swimming with the ti...

Taoism observes that even the largest tree grows from a tiny shoot. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Patience is key to accomplish even the most insurmountable task, while taking steps in the right direction.

Zero or the empty space has tremendous value in Taoism. Emptiness or Non-being is eternal, unknowable and intangible. Tao is also non-being, the hidden qualities and beauty of all living things.

Humans need to balance being with non-being, going after the deep, holistic qu...