在自然的怀抱中，至高觉悟之道，道法自然，顺应其自然。

In the embrace of nature, the path of the highest enlightenment is to follow the Tao, harmonizing with its naturalness.

1. 为人处世，一生修行，我们都要遵循宇宙天地的法则和规律。顺应，则心无挂碍，从容不迫。违逆，则心有大山，痛苦不已。

1. In dealing with people and the world, a lifetime of cultivation, we must adhere to the laws and regulations of the universe and the heavens. To comply with them leads to a mind free of worries and ease; to go against them results in a heart burdened with great mountains, enduring constant pain.

2. 无为的思想贯穿《道德经》全篇。老子把道的自然无为，转化到人身上，要求人们像道那样自然无为。他指出“为无为，则无不治”，人们只要坚持无为的原则，什么事情都能办好。

2. The thought of non-action runs throughout the entire "Tao Te Ching". Laozi transfers the natural non-action of the Tao to humans, requiring people to act naturally and without action as the Tao does. He points out that "When one acts without action, there is nothing that cannot be governed." As long as people adhere to the principle of non-action, they can handle any matter well.

3. 不怕平庸，在自然面前，所有的生命都很平庸。

3. Fear not mediocrity; in the face of nature, all life is ordinary.

4. 历史上富贵到极点的人，都把长生不死作为最大的追求。秦始皇，唐太宗，明世宗，多么聪明而厉害的人物，因为怕死，宁可相信虚妄的长生不死。

4. Historically, those who have been extremely wealthy and powerful have always pursued immortality and eternal life as their greatest desire. Qin Shi Huang, Tang Taizong, and Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty—how intelligent and formidable these individuals were—yet, because of their fear of death, they were willing to believe in the false promise of immortality and eternal life.

5. 苦是人生的常态。我们要修一颗慧心，得一双慧眼，用智慧化解苦难，用乐观消解苦难，用积极战胜苦难。

5. Suffering is the norm of life. We should cultivate a wise heart, develop a wise eye, use wisdom to alleviate suffering, use optimism to dispel suffering, and use positivity to conquer suffering.

6. 生活再苦，如果心态乐观，无欲无求，也能感受了很多乐趣。

6. No matter how hard life may be, if one maintains an optimistic attitude and has no desires or ambitions, one can still find a lot of joy.

7. 人呢，是天地合德之意。即把天和地的自然天地义理都放进心里，成就自然天地的圆融善美，包容光明盛实和幽微状态。是故《礼·礼运》才会这麼说︰「人者，天地之德，隂阳之交，鬼神之会，五行之秀气也。」这样一来，人自然是跟自然天地一致，以自然天地的法则常规为法为象了。「人亦道」这里的意思因而是︰「天地合德同样是以光明盛实和幽微状态这种方式表现出来的。」

7. Humans are the embodiment of the harmony between heaven and earth. This means incorporating the natural principles and meanings of heaven and earth into the heart, achieving the harmony and beauty of the natural world, encompassing both the brightness and abundance and the subtle states. Therefore, the "Rites of the Rites of the Universe" says: "Humans are the virtues of heaven and earth, the intersection of yin and yang, the convergence of ghosts and spirits, and the most excellent qi of the five elements." In this way, humans naturally align with the natural world, taking the laws and conventions of the natural world as their model and image. The meaning of "the path of humans" here is thus: "The harmony of heaven and earth is also manifested in this way of brightness and abundance, as well as in the subtle states."

8. “大”是指不停地运转、变幻，也就是说它无处不在、无远不至，穿行于古往今来、八荒六合，到达极远处又返回事物的根本。正因为道是如此无穷无尽，所以说道很大，从而遵循于道的天、地、人都很大。宇宙有四“大”。

8. "Great" refers to the ceaseless operation and transformation, meaning it is everywhere and reaches all places. It traverses the ancient and the modern, the eight directions and the six poles, reaching the extreme distant and returning to the essence of things. Because the Tao is infinite and boundless, it is said that the Tao is great, and thus heaven, earth, and humans who follow the Tao are also great. The universe has four "greats."

9. 修炼一颗强大的内心，一切随缘，顺其自然，波澜不惊，万事不扰。

9. Cultivate a strong heart, let everything come as fate wills, go with the flow, remain undisturbed by waves, and undisturbed by all things.

10. 天呢，是自然的一部份。天的自然天地义理自是自然的天地义理。天为极至、无以复加之义。极至、无以复加即光明盛实、明明白白之意。这跟道的义理完全一样。这样一来，天当然也是以自然天地义理的方式把天表现出来。天道这里的道，讲的就是以什麼义理的方式表现出什麼义理状态。「天道」这里的意思因而是︰「光明盛实是以圆融善美的方式表现出来的。」

10. Oh my, it is a part of nature. The natural principles of the heavens and the earth are naturally the principles of the heavens and the earth. The meaning of the heavens as the ultimate, beyond which there is nothing greater, signifies brightness and abundance, being clear and distinct. This is completely identical to the principles of the Tao. In this way, heaven naturally expresses itself in the manner of the principles of the natural heavens and the earth. The "Tao of heaven" here refers to expressing what kind of principle state in what kind of principle manner. Thus, the meaning of "Tao of heaven" is: "Brightness and abundance is expressed in a way that is harmonious and beautifully integrated."

11. 人也是其中之一。人必须遵循地的规律特性，地的原则是服从于天，天以道作为运行的依据，而道就是自然而然，不加造作。

11. Humans are also among them. Humans must follow the law and characteristics of the land. The principle of the land is to submit to the heavens, and the heavens operate based on the Tao, which is the natural way, without any artificial exertion.

12. 所有的自以为是，都是笑话！

12. All self-righteousness is a joke!

13. 生活再甜，如果斤斤计较，凡事纠结，也会觉得愁丝恨缕，生无可恋。

13. No matter how sweet life may be, if one is overly concerned with trivial matters and gets entangled in everything, one may still feel a sense of sorrow and resentment, and feel lifeless.

14. 《道德经》说：“人法地，地法天，天法道，道法自然。”

14. The Tao Te Ching says: "Man follows the Earth, the Earth follows the Heaven, the Heaven follows the Tao, and the Tao follows the Way of Nature."

15. 万事万物的运行法则都是遵守自然规律的。最能表达“道”的一个词就是自然规律，同样我们可以反过来说与我们这里所说的自然规律最相近的一个字就是“道”。这包括自然之道，社会之道，人为之道。

15. The laws governing the operation of all things and beings are in accordance with the laws of nature. The most expressive word for "Dao" is the law of nature, and conversely, the character that is closest to the natural law we are talking about here is also "Dao". This includes the way of nature, the way of society, and the way of human endeavor.

16. 不管遇到什么人，什么事，我们都能看开，看淡，看透，释怀，完全不必耿耿于怀，念念不忘，痛苦焦灼。

16. No matter who we encounter or what happens, we can keep our cool, detach ourselves, see through it, let go, and there is no need to hold onto it, remember it endlessly, or be tormented and anxious.

17. 天法道，道法自然：天取法于道，道取法于自然。道，大而玄奥，生成了天地万物。通过“道法自然”一词，我们知道，道是自然而然生成的。道向自然学习，效法并顺应自然。道是至高无上的，就连它都要顺应并效法自然，更何况人类。

17. The heavens follow the Tao, and the Tao follows nature: the heavens imitate the Tao, and the Tao imitates nature. The Tao is vast and mysterious, giving rise to the heavens and the earth, and all things within them. Through the phrase "the Tao follows nature," we understand that the Tao is naturally generated. The Tao learns from nature, imitates, and conforms to nature. The Tao is supreme, even it must conform and imitate nature, let alone humans.

18. 人法地：是指人要以大地为法则。春生、夏长、秋收、冬藏，健康就是顺应这个规律。春天，大地阳气升腾，地力恢复，人就要去耕种，去顺应百花生长。夏天，万物蓬勃、葱茏、茂盛，人体与整个大地都处在一种"旺盛"的状态之中。

18. People follow the Earth: It means that people should take the Earth as the law. Spring birth, summer growth, autumn harvest, winter storage, health is to follow this law. In spring, the Earth's Yang energy rises, the land's vitality recovers, and people should go to till the land, to follow the growth of all flowers. In summer, all things thrive, lush, and prosperous, the human body and the entire Earth are in a state of "vigor."

19. 佛说，人生的本质就是苦。生老病死，怨憎会，爱别离，求不得，放不下。个个都会让人焦虑纠结，肝肠寸断。

19. Buddha said, "The essence of life is suffering. Birth, old age, illness, and death; meeting with those one dislikes; parting from those one loves; not getting what one desires; and being unable to let go. Each one of these can make people anxious and纠结, or feel heartbroken."

20. 秋收冬藏，秋天果实成熟，是收获的季节，我们讲的"贴秋膘"，就是说要在这个意味着成熟的季节及时修身养性。冬天，一场大雪覆盖大地，整个地力进入滋养休息的状态，为来年的恢复做好准备。

20. "Autumn harvest, winter storage" – in autumn, fruits ripen, marking the season of harvest. The term "pasting autumn fat" that we use refers to the idea of cultivating one's body and mind in a timely manner during this season of maturity. In winter, a heavy snowfall covers the earth, and the entire land enters a state of nourishment and rest, preparing for the recovery of the following year.

21. 因此，人类要与天地合二为一，要学习大道包容万物的胸襟，和大自然和谐相处。只有这样，人类才会生活得快活逍遥，无所为而义无所不为。

21. Therefore, humans should merge with the heavens and the earth, learn to embrace the great way's包容万物 broadmindedness, and live in harmony with nature. Only in this way will humans live a carefree and joyous life, doing what is right without any intention and not doing what is wrong without any intention.

22. 人从认识死亡开始，就生活在对死亡的恐惧中。看到别人意外去世，或者被绝症折磨，痛苦等死，我们就会惴惴不安。

22. Since the recognition of death, humans have lived in fear of death. When we see others die suddenly or suffer from incurable diseases, in pain waiting to die, we become anxious and uneasy.

23. 每一件事物都有着它本身的天性和本质，每个人都有自己独特的思维方式和个性特征。人们应该意识到的是：改造一个人的效果是有限度的。

23. Every thing has its own nature and essence, and every person has their own unique way of thinking and personality traits. What people should be aware of is that the effect of transforming a person is limited.

24. 不怕死，死是自然规律。

24. Fearlessness towards death, as death is a natural law.

25. 不怕苦，苦是自然法则。

25. Fear not hardship; hardship is a natural law.

26. 阎王让你三更死，绝不留你到五更。

26. The King of Hell has decreed your death at the third watch, and I will not let you survive until the fifth watch.

27. 人总是太渺小，任凭你怎么努力，都抵不住自然的力量。

27. Humans are always too small, no matter how hard you try, you cannot withstand the power of nature.

28. 天或地、理或气等等，是从这种义理里来的。而「道」成为道路，或是理，或是气，这种道就是事物关系的网状结构或编织状态。在哲学里，事物的网状结构被称之为逻辑、法则、理则。逻辑、法则、理则也就是我们常在哲学里提到的「规律」。因为这样的一种方法或途径把每一种事物都联系起来了，因此也是把每一种事物都结合成为一体，成为同质的一种替换状态，道的义理同时也就是一，也就是易。当然，因为让每一种事物都联合在一起，让事物变成明明白白，各种影响和作用都联系在一起，这种状态是之为通达圆融、善美盛实。通达圆融或善美盛实，就是再也没缺陷，再也不需要填补，是以为无比或极至的意思。

28. The concepts of heaven and earth, reason and qi, and so on, all originate from this kind of understanding. The "Tao" becomes a path, or a principle, or a form of qi, and this Tao represents the network structure or the weaving state of things. In philosophy, the network structure of things is referred to as logic, law, and principle. Logic, law, and principle are also what we commonly refer to as "rules" in philosophy. Because of this method or approach, each thing is interconnected, and each thing is integrated into a single, homogenous substitute state. The meaning of the Tao is simultaneously one and also easy. Of course, because it brings together each thing, making things clear and transparent, and connects all influences and effects, this state is known as being comprehensive and harmonious, or good, beautiful, and abundant. Being comprehensive and harmonious, or good, beautiful, and abundant, means there are no defects left, and there is no need for filling in the gaps, which is why it is referred to as the ultimate or supreme.

29. “人法地、地法天、天法道、道法自然”，老子用了一气贯通的手法，将天、地、人乃至整个宇宙的生命规律精辟涵括、阐述出来。“道法自然”揭示了整个宇宙的特性，囊括了天地间所有事物的属性，宇宙天地间万事万物均效法或遵循“道”的“自然而然”规律，道以自己为法则。

29. "The way of man is based on the earth, the way of the earth is based on the heaven, the way of heaven is based on the Tao, and the way of the Tao is based on nature." Laozi uses a seamless technique to succinctly summarize and elucidate the life laws of heaven, earth, humanity, and even the entire universe. "The Tao follows its own nature" reveals the characteristics of the entire universe, encompasses the attributes of all things between heaven and earth, and all things in the universe and the heavens follow or adhere to the "natural" law of the Tao. The Tao takes itself as its own rule.

30. 不要害怕平庸，生命的本质就是平庸，宇宙天地给我们的指令，就是平庸度过一生。

30. Do not fear mediocrity, for the essence of life is mediocrity, and the universe's instruction to us is to lead a life of mediocrity.

31. 接受平庸，安于平庸，享受平庸，让我们在寻常的人间烟火里，不慌不忙度过一生。

31. Accept mediocrity, be content with mediocrity, and enjoy mediocrity; let us pass through life in the ordinary hustle and bustle of the world without haste and worry.

32. 当人们去思考“道”时，它从一个巨巢中生生不息，于是万物生，当人们去感受它时，天人合，于是万物静。

32. When people contemplate the "Tao," it spawns endlessly from a vast nest, thus giving rise to all things. When people feel it, there is a harmony between heaven and man, and thus all things come to rest.

33. 有的人觉得自己很厉害，偷天换日，搅弄风云，可在宇宙天地面前，就像我们看蚂蚁一样，不值一提。

33. Some people think they are very capable, changing the sky and the earth, stirring up the clouds and the wind, but in the face of the universe and the heavens and the earth, they are as unremarkable as ants to us.

34. 地法天：大地会遵循于天。春天百花盛开，是因为天上下雨；夏天万物葱茏，是因为阳光最酷烈；秋天果实成熟，经过了春生、夏长，到这个时节自然就该收获了；冬天万物休养，是因为天上下雪，覆盖大地。

34. The Earth follows the sky: the earth follows the sky's will. The spring sees all flowers blooming due to the rain from the heavens; the summer sees all things lush and green because of the most scorching sunlight; the autumn sees fruits ripe due to the growth from spring and summer, and it is naturally the time for harvest; the winter sees all things in repose because of the snow from the heavens, which covers the earth.

35. 在自然界里，道是自然天地的义理，道是自然天地里的逻辑，道是自然天地里的规律，道当然是按照自然天地的发展或变化形成的。是之，道就是以自然的法则或规律为法则、为规则。也就是说，道是以自然的发展或变化为象，为动静变化恒久的状态。在中文的释义里，法为常、为久、为制、为象，就都是这麼说的。而自然呢，自然是没得说的，是根本，是原有的状态，是一切的基础。因而自然自是合宜、适然之谓。「道法自然」这里的意思自然是︰「自然天地义理是以原有没得说的状态为常规，为法则。」

35. In nature, the Tao is the principle of the natural heaven and earth, the logic in the natural heaven and earth, and the law in the natural heaven and earth. Of course, the Tao is formed according to the development or change of the natural heaven and earth. Therefore, the Tao is governed by the laws or principles of nature. That is to say, the Tao takes the development or change of nature as its image, as the constant state of movement and change. In the interpretation of Chinese, law is described as constant, long-lasting, regulating, and symbolic, all of which are talking about this. As for nature, there is no need to say much about it; it is the foundation, the original state, and the basis of everything. Therefore, nature is naturally appropriate and appropriate. The meaning of "the Tao follows nature" here is naturally: "The principles of the natural heaven and earth are based on the original state that cannot be said, and take it as the norm and the law."

36. 在这个世界上，不管你成就大小，过得如何，你都是一个平庸到极点的可怜虫。

36. In this world, regardless of your achievements or how you live, you are a可怜 wretch who is utterly ordinary.

37. 人生实苦，唯有自渡。

37. Life is indeed bitter; one can only save oneself.

38. 所有不可一世的人，只不过是那只爱折腾的蚂蚁。某一个小孩的一泡尿，就会让你万劫不复。造物主不经意的一泡尿，我们就会灰飞烟灭。

38. All those who think themselves invincible are merely that restless ant. A child's urine can bring you to ruin. An unintentional urine from the Creator can turn us into ashes and smoke.

39. 所以，人类不应该自恃头脑聪明，有独立的思想，就可以主宰世间的万事万物，而是应该顺应自然，敬畏自然。如果破坏自然的和谐，大肆屠杀牲畜，任意砍伐森林，那么大道和天地就会随时惩罚人类。

39. Therefore, humans should not rely on their clever minds and independent thinking to dominate all things in the world, but should conform to nature and respect it. If one destroys the harmony of nature, engages in massive slaughtering of livestock, and arbitrarily cuts down forests, then the Tao and the heavens and earth will punish humanity at any time.

40. 苏轼说：“寄蜉蝣于天地，渺沧海之一粟。”意思是，人生在世，就像蜉蝣一样，短暂生存，就像大海里的一粒米，微不足道。

40. Su Shi said, "To cast a mayfly into the universe, it is but a grain of sand in the boundless sea." This means that in the span of a lifetime, humans are as fleeting as mayflies, existing briefly, and as insignificant as a grain of sand in the great ocean.

41. 「道」者，自然天地的义理是也。什麼是自然天地的义理呢，自然天地的义理就是指自然界里每一种事物之间的界限或界线。这种界限或界线因为是把每一件事物都间隔开来，也把每一件事物的关系或联系都明明白白地呈现出来，因而每一件事物相互影响或作用的形势或形态就清清楚楚。这样，对於任何事物的发展或变易就容易理解，是之可以让人判断、取舍或者是施展力量来发挥作用。这样就形成判断事物、瞭解事物的一种途径或方法。在中文里，这谓之「道」。中文的文字这个「文」，也是被训成「道」的，文为「错画」，文也就是「道」了。「道」在中文的释义里被说成为道路、义理、

41. "The 'Tao' refers to the principle and rationale of the natural heavens and earth. What is the principle and rationale of the natural heavens and earth? The principle and rationale of the natural heavens and earth refers to the boundaries or divisions between every kind of thing in nature. This kind of boundary or division, by separating each thing from the other, also clearly presents the relationships or connections between each thing, thereby making it clear how each thing influences or interacts with others. Thus, it becomes easy to understand the development or change of any thing; hence, it allows one to judge, choose, or exert force to act accordingly. This forms a method or approach to judge and understand things. In Chinese, this is called 'Tao'. The Chinese character for 'wen' (text), is also trained to mean 'Tao'. 'Wen' means 'arranged lines', and 'wen' is also 'Tao'. In the Chinese interpretation of 'Tao', it is said to refer to roads, principles, and rationale."

42. 道法自然，顺应自然，自然而然，才是我们最好的活法。

42. To follow the Tao and conform to nature, to live naturally as nature does, is the best way of life for us.