Nov 08 2024 23 mins
This Podcast presents an English translation of the Qing Jing Jing, a significant Taoist text, attributed to Laozi, though its authorship is debated. The translation aims to make the text accessible to English speakers, using clear and simple language. It includes a preface explaining the translation's origin and purpose, biographical information on Laozi and the translator, and the Qing Jing Jing text itself, divided into two parts. The core theme revolves around achieving spiritual purity and stillness through the elimination of desire, ultimately leading to a state of harmony with the Tao. The text emphasizes practices of inner observation and letting go of attachment to achieve this state of enlightenment.