Lou's logic?

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Lou’s Logic

Lou was an ancient Chinese philosopher and monk who subsisted on alms (offerings) given by common folks. He used to wander among laymen and the common people. During his lifetime he must have encouraged more than a hundred million people throughout the World and taught them how to lead valuable lives.

One such day, when he along with his followers was wandering the jungles, he came across a huge gigantic tree. This tree was not cut and all its branches were un touched. Lou was surprised. All other trees in the forest were cut and used for fire wood to cook food in the nearby villages, except this one. He sent his people to enquire why this tree was not cut. His men came back and reported that this was one tree nobody could never touch...because it was so huge that more than ten thousand people could sit underneath its big shade, take rest and then resume their journey (you see there was no means of transport in those early days).

He then summoned all his followers and held a sermon (preaching). He said “be like this tree and try to give people solace (comfort) even if it means at the cost of your own life. Never be competitive, there is no need. Be simple and be just ordinary. If you are beautiful, you would be cut or chopped or sold in the market. You would end up being beautiful furniture in someone's house. If you are not beautiful, like this tree, you could be of use to so many people. People can sit under your shade, enjoy and relax, before they muster enough strength to undertake the remaining part of their journey. Children could play in its shade, birds could build nests, lay eggs, sit over them till they hatch, nurture their little ones, bring them up by feeding them the worms or other creatures in the tree, monkeys could play with their loved ones and teach the younger ones how to climb, wild animals could hide in its bark before they jump to catch the prey, their little ones could sharpen their claws on the bark of the tree, lovers could meet in solitude and understand each other better,......so be useful to others and be a part of L I F E. Move in this World as though you were not there....be like this Tree !!".

Lou's men attended to the sermon very carefully and then carried on with their work. This indeed was a turning point in their own lives...they learnt something about life!! Have a great day!!!!

Answer 1

Loa-Tzu 570 bc -490 bc
famous teachings
WU-WEI
THE WAY
MUD CHONG JUD LOU
GO TO THIS WEB SITE
http://www.west-meet-east.com/eduphlao.htm

Answer 2

I enjoyed this as well, you sound sweet and kind and on your way to an enlightened life. I also couldn't help but notice that you didn't notice that most of the moms already fit that description and some still do it while beautiful. We take care of our kids our mom and dad, our in laws, hold a job, do stuff for the school, and volunteer in my community. we plant trees and flowers. Look around you in a park you'll see the kind, hard working people that are nurturing our next generations. Not to slight the Fathers either, I Have seen plenty of the very men you speak of in your story.

Answer 3

I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing it...and taking the time to write it. It can be very time consuming. When I am presented with a hefty subject; I become quite wordy...and still feel dissatisfied that I did not give it all I could have...or remember valuable points and insight, after the fact. Other answers only require simplicity and few words...or can be summed up very quickly. Your story had many valuable interpretations and I hope others enjoy it as well. Your efforts are appreciated.

Answer 4

Thankyou so much for sharing that, I have never heard that story before. I liked it, it's nice to know these things happened (or happen). Thankyou for carrying Lou's logic into the present.

Answer 5

thank you I enjoyed reading that. your friends should be proud to have you as a friend.