Praise of the 100 Medicines Wisdom of Lao Tzu

The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said:

From time immemorial, sages have sought to do good, even in the most insignificant. They did not leave even the smallest mistake uncorrected. If you act in such a way, it can be said that you are taking medicine.

We present to you a praise of the hundred medicines - the wisdom of Lao Tzu:

1. To observe the principles of movement and rest, this is a cure.

2. To strive for flexibility of body and softness of character, this is a remedy.

3. To strive for the widest possible manifestation of kindness is a remedy.

4. Not thinking about profit and being guided by your duty is a cure.

5. To observe measure in everything is a cure.

6. Not taking more than your due is a cure.

7. Not yielding to the temptations of the flesh is a cure.

8. Getting rid of the desires of the heart (excessive ambitions) is a cure.

9. Despite the dislike you may feel, showing love is healing.

10. To strive for a reasonable use of everything (do not overdo it in anything), this is a cure.

11. Sincerely wishing people happiness is a cure.

12. To save in trouble, to help in difficulties, this is a cure.

13. Helping the stupid and naive to re-educate themselves is a cure.

14. Calling those prone to confusion to correct themselves, to find the right way out, this is a cure.

15. To protect the young and the immature from mistakes is a cure.

16. To enlighten and advise the misguided and erring is a remedy.

17. Helping the old and the weak is a cure.

18. Using your power to help people is a cure.

19. To sympathize with the forsaken and pity the lonely is a cure.

20. To be merciful to the poor and to help beggars alms is a cure.

21. Being in a high position, to serve the inferior, it is a cure.

22. To be modest and condescending in your speech is a cure.

23. To treat with honor and respect those younger in rank, this is a remedy.

24. Not insisting on the return of old debts is a cure.

25. To be capable of sincere sympathy in trouble is a cure.

26. To be truthful in words, to maintain sincerity and trust in other people, this is a cure.

27. Not to argue about who is right and who is wrong, this is a cure.

28. To give up detours and strive for directness is a cure.

29. If you encounter aggression, do not react rudely, it is a cure.

30. If you are insulted, do not harbor an insult, it is a cure.

31. To shun evil and strive for good is a cure.

32. Give the best to others, keep the worst for yourself, this is a cure.

33. To give up the greater, taking for yourself the lesser, this is a remedy.

34. When meeting a sage, critically evaluate yourself compared to him, this is a cure.

35. Not showing off and not striving for ostentation is a cure.

36. Not to claim merit, but to undertake the most difficult, this is a remedy.

37. Not to boast of virtues is a cure.

38. Not to be silent about other people's merits is a cure.

39. Not complaining about hard work is a cure.

40. To hide secret evil (bad thoughts, that you know against other people) , this is a cure.

41. If you are rich, helping the poor is a cure.

42. Rising, knowing how to control yourself, it is a cure.

43. If you are poor, don't complain, it is a cure.

44. Not exaggerating your importance is a cure.

45. It is good to relate to the successes of others, it is a cure.

46. Not to love the secret interest, that is a cure.

47. With the secret virtue of doing charity, it is a cure.

48. Not swearing or insulting anything is a cure.

49. Not discussing other people is a cure.

50. To speak kind words and good speeches is a cure.

51. Blaming yourself for your troubles and illnesses is a cure.

52. Not turning away from difficulties is a cure.

53. By doing good, not hoping for recompense, that is a cure.

54. Not swearing at domestic animals is a cure.

55. Wishing people the fulfillment of their wishes is a cure.

56. Calming your heart when you go to a temple is a cure.

57. To find peace in your heart and quiet your mind is a cure.

58. Not remembering an old evil is a cure.

59. To face delusion (for yourself and others) is a cure.

60. Listening to advice and striving for change is a cure.

61. Not meddling in other people's affairs is a cure.

62. Controlling your anger and irritation is a cure.

63. Freeing yourself from the streams of thoughts is a cure.

64. Honoring elders is a cure.

65. And with closed doors, strictly taking care of yourself (not only in front of society, but also when you are alone), this is a cure.

66. Cultivating filial affection and love between relatives (bad relationships in the family disharmonize) is a cure.

67. To root out evil and encourage good is a remedy.

68. To live in purity and honesty is a cure.

69. Keeping faithfulness by helping people is a cure.

70. Fighting suspicion and getting rid of doubts is a cure.

71. In peace to be kind and amiable, it is a cure.

72. To honor and respect the writings of the sages is a cure.

73. Thinking about the divine and remembering the Way (DAO) is a cure.

74. Doing important work, not paying attention to fatigue is a cure.

75. To honor the sky and respect the earth is a cure.

76. To keep one's peace in the absence of aspirations is a cure.

77. To be benevolent and modest is a cure.

78. Spreading wisdom is a cure.

79. Paying homage to the saints (the three pure ones - Lao Tzu and 2 heavenly deities) is a cure.

80. Not seeking to accumulate wealth is a cure.

81. Not to break orders and prohibitions is a cure.

82. Honesty, selflessness, faith and trust, this is a cure.

83. Not being greedy about wealth and money is a cure

84. Rejoicing that a person has energy and morals is a cure.

85. To bear an old man's heavy burden is light.

86. Getting rid of emotions and giving up haste is a cure.

87. To seek to incite men to good is a remedy.

88. Having wealth, being merciful, it is a cure.

89. To be kind in heart and responsive in thought is a cure.

90. Taking advantage of a high position, to do good, this is a cure.

91. If your car is empty, help the one who is overloaded, it is a cure.

92. To criticize frankly while observing the principles of fidelity is a remedy.

93. Trying to share what you have with those in need is a cure.

94. To think well of the dead is a cure.

95. Delivering yourself and others from evil is a cure.

96. Being content with your lot and life is a cure.

97. And in the worst sorrow not to infect others with sorrow, this is a cure.

98. Giving in to others is a cure.

99. To spare the inner (energy, spirit, body, feelings), this is a cure.

100. Creating life is a cure.

“These are the hundred medicines. After all, the disease arises in a person in connection with the mistakes and sins that he commits without realizing and seeing the reasons. They are in the drink, food, wind, cold, heat and breath Qi, which are the immediate agents of disease“ – Lao Tzu

Praise of the 100 Medicines

Source: webstage