Format:

1. Reading of poems of the week's Featured Poet
2. Attendees are invited to share a poem they like (by featured poet, any other poet, or their own poems) and talk for 2 to 4 minutes about the poem.
3. Breakout rooms to work on collaborative Poetic expressions.
4. General Discussion

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Poetic Mondays: Featured Poet & Collaborative Poetry 

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We are going to read Tao Te Ching chapter by chapter. You can use any translations in any languages and join our meetup to share what you learned or ask any questions.
During the meetup, we will provide new translation by Jason Peng and Amon Greene.
You can find many English translation from teh following link:
[https://terebess.hu/english/tao/_index.html](https://terebess.hu/english/tao/_index.html)
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The Tao Te Ching, also spelled Dao De Jing (道德經), is a classic Chinese text attributed to Laozi (老子), an ancient Chinese philosopher. The title can be translated as "The Book of the Way and its Virtue" or "The Classic of the Way and Virtue." It is a foundational text of Taoism, a philosophical and religious tradition that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao.
The Tao Te Ching consists of 81 short chapters or verses that offer insights and guidance on how to live a virtuous and harmonious life. The text explores the concept of the Tao, which can be understood as the fundamental principle or way that underlies and unifies the universe. The Tao is often described as something formless, eternal, and beyond human comprehension.
Key themes in the Tao Te Ching include the importance of simplicity, humility, spontaneity, and living in accordance with the natural order of things. The text encourages individuals to embrace the concept of wu-wei (無為), often translated as "non-action" or "effortless action," which suggests acting in harmony with the Tao without unnecessary striving or force.
The Tao Te Ching has been highly influential not only within Taoism but also in Chinese Buddhism and Confucianism. It has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be studied and appreciated worldwide for its philosophical and spiritual insights.
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Tao Te Ching Chapter by Chapter:
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DFccEWuqX_KyYEZXafLK2OMSPwP6-2nOuE22NtWlDJU/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DFccEWuqX_KyYEZXafLK2OMSPwP6-2nOuE22NtWlDJU/edit?usp=sharing)
Art of War Chapter by Chapter : [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yEgKNAIZIRC5HGlYn0Yw6jIoO50Xxzfkof9dOIZfSH0/edit?usp=drive_link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yEgKNAIZIRC5HGlYn0Yw6jIoO50Xxzfkof9dOIZfSH0/edit?usp=drive_link)
Analects Chapter by Chapter
[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_jV-JEkjWg-QpADhPZHgZk7PmcGbLbKtt2s9VejloI/edit?usp=drive_link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C_jV-JEkjWg-QpADhPZHgZk7PmcGbLbKtt2s9VejloI/edit?usp=drive_link)

Amon Greene

Jason Peng

Ginny

Reading Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing) @ Chapter By Chapter 

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