The fourth (of the four cardinal virtues) is supportiveness this manifests as service to others without expectation of reward. (Paraphrased Such service is not a mere conforming to some external rule of behavior, but instead a manifestation of your original nature).
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The mystical techniques for achieving immortality are revealed only to those who have dissolved all ties to the gross worldly realm of duality, conflict, and dogma. As long as your shallow worldly ambitions exist, the door will not open.Lao Tzu
The highest truth cannot be put into words. Therefore the greatest teacher has nothing to say. He simply gives himself in service, and never worries.
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Yield and overcome Bend and be straight Empty and be full Wear out and be new Have little and gain Have much and be confused. ... The ancients say, 'Yield and overcome.' Is that an empty saying Be really whole, And all things will come to you.
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... the integral being is attached to nothing and can relate to everyone with an unstructured attitude. Because of this, her very existence benefits all things.
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Because he is a living divinity, when he acts, the universe acts.
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If your virtue is especially radiant, it can be possible to open a pathway to the subtle realm and receive these celestial teachings directly from the immortals.
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