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Everything posted by Cobie
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imo ç°ć Is two separate characters. According to Sinologists âcompoundsâ are rare in Classical Chinese.
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Yes they do, look ⊠energy stored in the dantien:
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Sorry. Moved to the âdeletedâ thread.
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I called myself a quarter-Taoist, as I like the DDJ very much but stick to my own tradition.
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Once I have recovered from the shock! Yes.
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Well you are a novel type of Taoist that doesnât believe Tao exists. No?
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@ChiDragon éäșș (above your profile picture), does that mean you are a Chinese Buddhist?
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Your facial expression on your profile picture perfectly matches saying âYankee nonsenseâ.
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Please supply an English gentlemanâs syllable counter.
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6 https://syllablecounter.net/count
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superficiality [6 syllables ] : the simplicity of the most intelligent.
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@Taoist Texts I didnât ask about James Legge.
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I wonder how that fits, could you please post your translation of Ch. 1 ?
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What are the benefits as we accumulate more and more energy?
Cobie replied to Lo2022's topic in Newcomer Corner
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Sorry, I didnât quite understand. Do you mean that âhealthy spinal flexibilityâ is the âholy grailâ of qigong?
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For about 30 years, I used the (popular western type of) chakra system. I customised it to my own needs, integrated it with my other influences. I stopped using it about 20 years ago, as the work was completed. I.e. since then I feel an open connection throughout from white to red/red to white, and also feel centered. To me thatâs âenlightenmentâ, and I no longer look for âenlightenmentâ.
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Itâs the one I always use for quoting the DDJ on the forum, itâs here: https://terebess.hu/english/tao/henricks.html#Kap20 Henricks is a Sinologist with an excellent reputation. The only version I like is my own translation. But thatâs not liked by anyone else, so not useful for giving quotes. Just be ânaturalâ. I do know that to avoid damage, one should always keep the knees in line with the toes.
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Thatâs a great intro. Sorry, I only now see this post. Belated a very warm welcome to the forum.
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Sorry idk but your story reminded me of Ch. 20: 8. The multitudes are peaceful and happy; 9. Like climbing a terrace in springtime to feast at the tai-lao sacrifice. 10. But I'm tranquil and quietânot yet having given any sign. 11. Like a child who has not yet smiled. 12. Tired and exhaustedâas though I have no place to return. 13. The multitudes all have a surplus. [13a. I alone seem to be lacking.] 14. Mine is the mind of a foolâignorant and stupid! 15. The common people see things clearly; 16. I alone am in the dark. 17. The common people discriminate and make fine distinctions; 18. I alone am muddled and confused. 19. Formless am I! Like the ocean; 20. Shapeless am I! As though I have nothing in which I can rest. 21. The masses all have their reasons [for acting]; 22. I alone am stupid and obstinate like a rustic. 23. But my desires alone differ from those of othersâ 24. For I value drawing sustenance from the Mother. (DDJ Ch. 20, Terebess, Henricks, MWD)