"To the extreme, to keep quiet" means to keep the mind in a state of extreme solidity and tranquility, without being affected. From the Tao Te Ching: "To the extreme, keep quiet; All things work together, and I look at it. There are many things and things, and each one returns to its roots. In the final analysis, it is said to be quiet, and quiet is said to return to life. ”
To the extreme, keep quiet" is an important exposition in Taoist thought, and its meaning can be understood as: try your best to make the emptiness of the soul reach the extreme, so that life is quiet and unchanging.
The meaning of the whole sentence is to let people get rid of external interference and distractions as much as possible, so that their state of mind can reach an ultimate state of silence and tranquility, and stick to this state, so as to observe and understand the essence and laws of things. This kind of thinking embodies the Taoist deep understanding of nature and the universe, and also provides a unique way of thinking and living attitude, that is, by maintaining inner peace and concentration, we can better understand ourselves and the world, and achieve a state of harmony with nature.
At the same time, "Extreme Void and Quiet Meditation" is also a method of self-cultivation, which can help people reduce their worries and anxiety, improve their self-awareness and self-control, and thus better cope with the challenges and dilemmas in life. This kind of thinking also has a great enlightening effect on modern life, reminding people to always maintain inner peace and focus in order to better face the challenges of life.
Calligrapher Li Taiping Profile: Researcher of Chinese Sinology and Culture, Researcher of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting, Art Consultant of Light and Shadow Taihang Photography Club, General Consultant of Visual Arts, Member of Henan Calligraphers Association, Photographer. (Recorded by: Deng Junqiang)
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