Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We often fail to realize how essential emptiness is. Perhaps it is because we instinctively value something over nothing. But the ancient Taoists saw emptiness very differently. They believed emptiness has inherent value. In fact, they saw it as one of the most important principles of life, which shouldn’t be avoided but cultivated. This video explores the underrated power of emptiness, based on ancient Taoist philosophy.

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00:00 Introduction
01:32 The power of empty space
04:47 The empty mind (虚)
08:43 Empty of worldly concerns (名利)
11:43 Fasting of the heart (心齋)