Lao Tzu / Laozi - Three Treasures

This wall scroll is first titled "Laozi", then the title of the "Three Treasures Cherished and Commended to You". This is followed by this description of the three treasures: The first is compassion, By which one finds courage. The second is restraint, by which one finds strength. The third is modesty, by which one finds influence.

This is an except from the 67th Chapter of Lao Tzu's (Lao Zi's) Te-Tao Ching (Dao De Jing). This is the part where the three treasures are discussed. In English, they can be translated simply as compassion, frugality, and humility. Some may translate these as love, moderation, and lack of arrogance. I have also seen them translated as benevolence, modesty, and "Not presuming to be at the forefront in the world". You can mix them up the way you want, as translation is not really a science but rather an art.

This is one of the most famous philosophers in Chinese history. He's also known as the father of Taoism. He's credited with writing the Tao Te Ching / Daodejing (kind of the Bible of Taoism / Daoism.

About the Art...

This is a very detailed painting that is mounted to a silk brocade wall scroll. A lot of work went into this. It actually takes the artist almost a full day to complete.

You won't be disappointed if you become the owner of this work of art. I guarantee it personally or your money back.

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About the Artist...

The artist's name is (Zhao Bin) from Guilin in southern China.