Tao Te Ching Chapter 30 "Contrary to the Tao" (不道章) - Part 1

Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, Chapter 30 "Contrary to the Tao" (不道章) Translation and annotation by Derek Lin The text: 1. 以道佐人主者 - The one who uses the Tao to advise the ruler 2. 不以兵強天下 - Does not dominate the world with soldiers 3. 其事好還 - Such methods tend to be returned (or boomerang) 4. 師之所處 - The place where the troops camp 5. 荊棘生焉 - Thistles and thorns grow 6. 大軍之後 - Following the great army 7. 必有凶年 - There must be an inauspicious year 8. 善有果而已 - A good commander achieves result, then stops 9. 不敢以取強 - And does not dare to reach for domination 10. 果而勿矜 - Achieves result but does not brag 11. 果而勿伐 - Achieves result but does not flaunt 12. 果而勿驕 - Achieves result but is not arrogant 13. 果而不得已 - Achieves result but only out of necessity 14. 果而勿強 - Achieves result but does not dominate 15. 物壯則老 - Things become strong and then get old 16. 是謂不道 - This is called contrary to the Tao 17. 不道早已 - That which is contrary to the Tao soon ends ——————————————————— Derek Lin's Tao Resource Suggestions Derek Lin's Website: https://dereklin.com Taoism.net: https://taoism.net Tao Meeting (virtual): https://taoism.net/tao-meeting/ Derek Lin Books on Facebook:   / dereklinbooks   Tao Talks with Derek Lin on Facebook:   / tao.talks   Tao Talks with Derek Lin on YouTube:    / @taotalkswithdereklin   Derek Lin's Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Derek-L... ——————————————————— Derek's books are available on Amazon.com in multiple formats. His audiobooks are available on Audible.com. Below are direct Amazon.com links. Be sure to share with those who may be open to Tao wisdom. Amazon reviews are always appreciated too. Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained: http://amzn.to/2m02hO6 The Tao of Tranquility: https://amzn.to/3BXrzQq The Tao of Wisdom: https://amzn.to/3a2vyzg The Tao of Daily Life: https://amzn.to/2mjPjLT The Tao of Success: https://amzn.to/2ljNhf3 The Tao of Joy Every Day: https://amzn.to/2lz8Fsc The Tao of Happiness: https://amzn.to/2myyAVK