Monday, September 20, 2010

John Cage-ian Tao Te Ching Thought of the Day


From Tao Te Ching- Chapter 11

    Thirty spokes join in one hub
    In its emptiness, there is the function of a vehicle
    Mix clay to create a container
    In its emptiness, there is the function of a container
    Cut open doors and windows to create a room
    In its emptiness, there is the function of a room

    Therefore, that which exists is used to create benefit
    That which is empty is used to create functionality

source www.Taoism.net and Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained, published by SkyLight Paths in 2006

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