Category Archives: Tales from the Dao

Solala Towler’s Column from Empty Vessel

Wisdom from the Dao De Jing

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Solala Towler

Wisdom From the Dao De Jing (interpretation by Solala Towler) The highest sage is like water. Water benefits the ten thousand beings Yet contends with no one. It flows in places that people reject. In this way it is close … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Dao

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Solala Towler

The Horse Breeder (from Lieh Tzu) by Solala Towler Pen Lo had bred horses for the Duke for many years. Now he was getting old and the Duke asked him if there was anyone in his family who would be … Continue reading →

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The Empty Vessel

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Solala Towler

The Empty Vessel The Journal of Daoist Philosophy and Practice Publishing since 1993 The Empty Vessel is a quarterly publication exploring  Daoist philosophy and practice in daily life. In Daoism we can find a way of being, a way of … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Dao

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Solala Towler

Down by the River By Solala Towler The old man sat on the muddy bank of the great river, fishing quietly and watching the water flow. He liked it here, out with the sun and the mosquitoes, his toes squishing … Continue reading →

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