Research On Lao Tzu’s Patience Thought

The idea of tolerance has existed in ancient China.The Chinese nation has always been tolerant.Tolerance is an important value orientation in Chinese traditional culture.The idea of tolerance in Lao Tzu has profound implications.Lao Tzu’s endurance thought has three connotations: Tao Changwei,Confucius’ non-struggle,and defending Rou Yue Qiang.Among them,Tao Changwei’s expression is selflessness,selflessness and contentment;Confucius’ indisputable expression is modesty,non-struggle and retreat for progress;and defending Rou Yueqiang’s expression is tenderness,weakness and silence.Lao Tzu lived in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period when there were disputes among the various princes and schools of thought.The idea of patience was not only the product of the background of the times,but also the inevitable requirement of conforming to the "Heaven Way",but also the requirement of pursuing natural inaction under Lao Tzu’s dialectical thought.Lao Tzu’s idea of tolerance is characterized by the subjective consciousness of tolerance.Lao Tzu’s tolerance is limited by his ideological core-"Tao".If it conforms to the way of things’ development,it can be tolerated later.If it does not conform to the way of things’ development,it must not be tolerated,but should be intervened by "Tao".Therefore,Lao Tzu’s patience thought is characterized by the premise of "knowing the common sense",the purpose of "simplicity" and the essence of "inaction".Laozi’s thought of tolerance has important theoretical value and practical significance.On the theoretical level,it not only enriches the philosophical implication of Chinese patience thought,but also provides a reference for better moral practice,at the same time,it can enhance the self-confidence of Chinese traditional culture;on the practical level,it helps the value-lost individuals find their own spiritual direction in the utilitarian society,but also helps to solve the contradictions and frictions in interpersonal communication.More importantly,Lao Tzu The idea of tolerance also provides some new ideas for China’s foreign exchanges and promotes international peace and development.