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Old 31-08-2011, 10:42 PM
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"Taoist Meditation" by Thomas Cleary can be had through Amazon.com affordably.
Meditation is quite useful.
Working out that which is(eternal), vs. that which is average ; is important
Virtue & the Way are the two titles to poetry in Lao-Tzu's writing.
What people demonstrate the highest virtue?
What occurs as a result of their example?
What degrees of virtue exist in the strate of our acquaintances?
They don't have to worry about you getting the right answers,
if your not asking the right questions!
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Old 04-09-2011, 03:17 PM
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All media provides a starting point in terms of vocabulary and the journeys of others. The important landmark to find is where you realize the journey and study is really within. There, the Tao would be meaningless to anyone viewing from the outside. It is there where mystery becomes a golden light.
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Old 11-09-2011, 04:05 AM
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My knowledge of Tao stretches as far as 'The Tao of Pooh'. Which, incidentally, I thought was wonderful.

I happened upon a book this week that I've since ordered. It's called 'Chuang Tzu - The Inner Chapters: The Classic Taoist Text' by Solala Towler.

Not only is the photography absolutely stunning, what clinched it for me was the description of Wu Wei which made perfect sense.

I'm so looking forward to spending quiet time getting to know this book.

If anyone is familiar with the book, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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Old 12-09-2011, 02:27 PM
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Greetings..

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My knowledge of Tao stretches as far as 'The Tao of Pooh'. Which, incidentally, I thought was wonderful.

I happened upon a book this week that I've since ordered. It's called 'Chuang Tzu - The Inner Chapters: The Classic Taoist Text' by Solala Towler.

Not only is the photography absolutely stunning, what clinched it for me was the description of Wu Wei which made perfect sense.

I'm so looking forward to spending quiet time getting to know this book.

If anyone is familiar with the book, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Hi Squatch: It is a most amazing collection of stories that simply 'point' to the presence of Tao in Life.. it's an easy read that invites you into the experience, many "ah ha" moments for me.. i have read it many times, and several translations.. enjoy.

Be well..
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Old 12-09-2011, 03:56 PM
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Hi Squatch: It is a most amazing collection of stories that simply 'point' to the presence of Tao in Life.. it's an easy read that invites you into the experience, many "ah ha" moments for me.. i have read it many times, and several translations.. enjoy.

Thank you Tzu. I'm sure I will enjoy it. And I'm hoping to be inspired to paint by the wonderful photography.
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Old 15-09-2011, 04:32 AM
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Remember not to rely too heavily upon the texts. One often makes the mistake that the texts are sacred, or perhaps even holy. This is incorrect. The texts are about getting you to have an experience. Texts are not required, and they are not always true. Sometimes they can be helpful.

The best way to approach the Tao would be to look within.
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Old 16-09-2011, 03:00 AM
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Greetings..

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Remember not to rely too heavily upon the texts. One often makes the mistake that the texts are sacred, or perhaps even holy. This is incorrect. The texts are about getting you to have an experience. Texts are not required, and they are not always true. Sometimes they can be helpful.

The best way to approach the Tao would be to look within.
The 'Way' is to simply 'Look' with unconditional sincerity and curiosity, and without expectations.. tao makes no distinction between 'in and out', should we?

Be well..
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Old 16-09-2011, 03:57 PM
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Isn't the "ah-ha" moment that moment in which experience is direct, a time in which we are not qualifying our experience with our rational brain? So, by that, could we say we are closer to Tao (in) as opposed to our normal noisey existance (out)?
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Old 16-09-2011, 06:01 PM
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Greetings..

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Isn't the "ah-ha" moment that moment in which experience is direct, a time in which we are not qualifying our experience with our rational brain? So, by that, could we say we are closer to Tao (in) as opposed to our normal noisey existance (out)?
Creating separations, like in and out, are functions of a 'rational brain', right? How can we be closer to what we already are? Is our 'noisy existence' less tao than our quietness?

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Old 16-09-2011, 06:37 PM
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one drops the egotistical view of the world, and no longer views themself in the world, but as just a part of the larger scenario
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