The Cicada’s Laughter meaning

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Key Takeaway: The Cicada’s Laughter.

The Cicada’s Laughter. Every world feels complete from the inside. Sitting in forgetfulness — a Taoist meditation practice of emptying the mind, forgetting the self, and merging with the Tao. Described in the Zhuangzi.

According to the Tao Te Ching by Laozi and the Zhuangzi, the foundational texts of Taoist philosophy, The Cicada’s Laughter.

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