Tao Te Ching Verse 46: Abandoning Desires

Send us a textTao Te Ching Verse 46translation by Isabella MearsWhen Tao was manifested to humanity,Horses were used for cultivating the fields.When Tao was hidden within itself,War horses were reared on the frontiers.There is no sin greater than desire,There is no misfortune greater than discontent,There is no calamity greater than the wish to acquire,Therefore to be satisfied is an everlasting sufficiency.Photo by Charles Deluvio on UnsplashWe are the WarhorsesA horse can be either a utilit...