The Four Rules of Living

The Four Rules of Living According to Lao Tzu

This engaging video highlights the four rules of living recommended by Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu. The ancient Master said that living and practicing these noble virtues can open you to higher wisdom and greater happiness.

These 4 cardinal virtues are found in the Tao Te Ching, a collection of sayings expounding the principal Taoist teachings. It has 81 short poetic verses packed full of universal wisdom for politics, society and life. It aims to support personal harmony through the right view and understanding of existence.

Four cardinal virtues are as follows:

1.           Gentleness:

Kindness in Words creates Confidence.

Kindness in Thinking creates Profoundness.

Kindness in Giving creates Love.

Being kind is more important being correct or asserting your own beliefs. So give up the need to be right.

Do not try to dominate.

Live in harmony

2.         Natural Sincerity

Be sincere

Be Authentic

Find peace with yourself.

Help others along their paths

3.         Reverence for all Life

Living in the moment brings you a sense of reverence for all of life’s blessings. Respecting all forms of life is essential for harmony.

Trying to dominate & control all life only leads you away from enlightenment.

Love is freedom.

4.         Supportiveness

Be supportive. Let go of the Ego.

Supporting ourselves and others brings about the highest happiness/