如水的智慧——老子看世界的几个视角

道家看问题的基本出发点与归宿是"道"的存在。大道无形、道法自然可以约略说明"道"的玄妙与空无。而水为万物的生命之源,它并不独施惠于人,这种不偏私是水的品性,也正是道的精髓所在。水不与任何生命争荣,而是甘居下位,所以能纳百川而成海。上善若水、柔弱胜刚强则使"道"的运用祥和而优美。道家有三宝:慈、俭、不敢为天下先。慈产生勇气,勇者无惧;节制和简单的生活能让人减少对外物的依赖,扩大自己的生存空间:而谦卑、谨慎则是谋事成功的关键。

The Wisdom As Water:Laozi Perspective of the World

The existence of Dao,a doctrine of Daoism,is the fundamental and principle of Daoist religion. The mystery of religious attainments is manifested as invisible and natural Dao.Being unbiased tends to be the spirit of Dao while compassion,frugality and reluctance to try to become preeminent in the world are the three principles of the Daoism.According to the religion,compassion gives birth to courage which will make people brave and afraid of nothing.Frugality and simple life makes people independent of ex- ternal world and expand their living space.Humbleness and carefulness,however,is the key to the suc- cess.