Tao Te Ching for English Learners

The Mysterious Female


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In this episode, we explore Chapter 6 of the Tao Te Ching, a poetic meditation on the source of all thingsโ€”the quiet, nourishing presence known as the mysterious female. Discover how softness can be stronger than force, how receptivity gives birth to creativity, and why the most powerful wisdom often comes from silence. This chapter invites you to connect with the root of all life, the place within you that can never be drained.

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Access the full transcription, English practice exercises, and glossary in the PDF:
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๐Ÿ“œ The full text of Chapter 6 from the Tao Te Ching:

The spirit of the valley never dies.
This is called the mysterious female.
The gateway of the mysterious female
is called the root of Heaven and Earth.
Dimly visible, it seems as if it were there,
Yet use will never drain it.


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Tao Te Ching for English LearnersBy Luiz Manzato