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Definitely. A mature person knows it’s unknowable and takes responsibility - chooses what to belief in.

Daoism is dual (yin and yang), therefore all ‘the Dao bums’ are dual.

‘The ultimate unpopular opinions’ thread has gone very bland; look, the OP is not pleased

Hi. The title sounds fine to me. Welcome to the forum.

Hi. Welcome to the forum.

Same here.

As the saying goes: don’t tell me how much you’ve practiced spiritually; show me how much you love other people.

I’m not interested in a future with AI.

It came as a shock to me to get to know my Chinese teacher who came from Beijing as an adult. She said things like, ‘why do Dutch people say, “I’m happy for you?”, looking flabbergasted. She just did not understand the concept of it.

Yes I agree that the Western mainstream notion of human rights is indeed a byproduct of Christianity. E.g. read up on the history of China; imo absolutely appalling the treatment of women and children. I posted about it before, so will leave it at this.

You are the only one in control of your soul. All the rest is your own imagination. Be well.

that reminded me of your DDJ ch. 1 此兩者同出而異名 These two come from one origin but differ in name,

In this thread you can post and then delete it. Delete it and forget about it.

That’s what I think too.

Welcome to the forum.

Hi. Welcome to the forum. Yes I agree they are “solo endeavours”; and still good to meet others who also have a connection to “dao/source/god”. Impressive, lots of experience. And (like me) awareness of spirit and energy already as a child. Great to have you on the forum. Enjoy.

Good to see VH, used to love reading his books when younger.

That's imo a big advantage if you want to translate the DDJ.

Welcome to the forum. You might find the old posts of @Taoist Texts of interest.

Some people find it impossible to learn to graciously accept they got it wrong.

An excellent question, says grumpy old me. Here’s me: https://www.thedaobums.com/topic/55030-stranger-things/?do=findComment&comment=1066476 Seriously, it depends on your belief system, e.g. Soto Zen meditation. RC prayer.

Imo it’s full speed ahead to disaster, this “high tech”. Then again could be an age thing, grumpy old woman and all that. It’s a very good likeness.

That’s not the Buddha in the picture, that’s Budai.

Hi arion07. Wow, wonderful intro. Impressive range of experience you have already, being relatively young (I’m 70). Yes it’s been my experience too that celibacy has great rewards; and can be the true Way. We once had a younger person here who said they only encountered cultivation through manhuas and donghuas.* Great to have you on the forum. Enjoy. ~~~ * Both are art that focuses on characters who engage in cultivation. manhua 漫 畫 (man4 hua4) manga, comic 漫 unrestrained 畫 drawing donghua 動 畫 (dong4 hua4) animation 動 moving 畫 drawing

(Haven't read the linlk) it is my experience that to be a mystic means to be on my own with my God (and to be demonised by the 'religious').