HESHANG GONG

Heshang Gong Chapter 39 – 法本 (Origin of the Law)

Heshang Gong Chapter 39 – 法本 (Origin of the Law)

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 39 reveals how Heaven, Earth, spirits, and rulers all depend on the One — and how true nobility is built on humility, just as...

Heshang Gong Chapter 39 – 法本 (Origin of the Law)

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 39 reveals how Heaven, Earth, spirits, and rulers all depend on the One — and how true nobility is built on humility, just as...

Heshang Gong Chapter 38 – 論德 (Discussing Virtue)

Heshang Gong Chapter 38 – 論德 (Discussing Virtue)

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 38 traces the descent from the Dao through virtue, benevolence, righteousness, and rites — the great man discards superficiality and returns to sincerity and...

Heshang Gong Chapter 38 – 論德 (Discussing Virtue)

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 38 traces the descent from the Dao through virtue, benevolence, righteousness, and rites — the great man discards superficiality and returns to sincerity and...

Heshang Gong Chapter 37 – 為政 (Governing the State)

Heshang Gong Chapter 37 – 為政 (Governing the State)

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 37 teaches that the Dao's constant nature is non-action yet nothing is left undone — rulers who hold to it subdue desire with formless...

Heshang Gong Chapter 37 – 為政 (Governing the State)

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 37 teaches that the Dao's constant nature is non-action yet nothing is left undone — rulers who hold to it subdue desire with formless...

Heshang Gong Chapter 36 – 微明 (Subtle Light)

Heshang Gong Chapter 36 – 微明 (Subtle Light)

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 36 reveals the subtle law of reversal — what is to be weakened must first be strengthened, and the soft always outlasts the hard....

Heshang Gong Chapter 36 – 微明 (Subtle Light)

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 36 reveals the subtle law of reversal — what is to be weakened must first be strengthened, and the soft always outlasts the hard....

Heshang Gong Chapter 35 – 仁德 (Benevolent Virtue)

Heshang Gong Chapter 35 – 仁德 (Benevolent Virtue)

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 35 shows that the great Dao, though tasteless, formless, and silent, draws all people to it — the sage who holds it governs without...

Heshang Gong Chapter 35 – 仁德 (Benevolent Virtue)

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 35 shows that the great Dao, though tasteless, formless, and silent, draws all people to it — the sage who holds it governs without...

Heshang Gong Chapter 34 – 任成 (Letting Things Fulfill)

Heshang Gong Chapter 34 – 任成 (Letting Things Fu...

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 34 reveals the boundless Dao that nurtures all things, claims no mastery, and hides its name — the sage who follows this path achieves...

Heshang Gong Chapter 34 – 任成 (Letting Things Fu...

Paul Peng

Heshang Gong's commentary on Laozi Chapter 34 reveals the boundless Dao that nurtures all things, claims no mastery, and hides its name — the sage who follows this path achieves...