Subdivisions of Nature – English

Subdivisions of Nature – English

Let us begin by becoming better aware of the degree of difference in relating to the world and to the perceived structure of nature between speakers of English and speakers of Chinese.

This will enable us to begin to recognize the complexity of the obstacles that we are facing in attempting to understand the Dao.

It will also prepare us with a recognition of the profound level of difference between speakers of Chinese and speakers of English, which will help us begin to bridge the chasm between us.

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Evolution of Chinese Characters

Evolution Of Chinese Characters

Chinese characters arose from pictures. We will want to learn to recognize the pictures within the pictographs. How shall we start?

Many of the modern Chinese characters have a very long history, and they have changed greatly over time.

There have been a series of well-defined, great shifts in writing style since the beginning. Each of these shifts has led to standardizations that have made writing simpler and more consistent.

This week, let us examine the major periods of writing styles over the long period of Chinese writing.

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Chapter 1 – Sentence 3

The Art of War: Chapter 1 – Sentence 3

This page contains my translation of Sentence 3 of Chapter 1:

The Dao leads the people to be of one will with their ruler, such that they are willing to live or die with him, in spite of any danger.

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