ChiDragon

Please teach me how to get rid of my wisdom and knowledge. It seems quite possible to you.... Chapter 19 Verbatim translation: 1. 絕聖棄智(jue sheng qi zhi)， 2. 民利百倍(min li bai bei)； 1. Extirpate intelligence discard wisdom, 2. People benefited hundredfold. Literally, that is what it says in line 1: "Extirpate intelligence discard wisdom," Based on this translation, the people will become dummies. Can people really benefited hundredfold.....??? Do you think a wise man with wisdom would have such thought and make such unwise statement....? If one goes into next next level of thinking, one would see it differently. 1. 絕聖棄智(jue sheng qi zhi)， 聖言(sheng yan2) has a dual meaning: 1. sagely words; 2. pseudo-cleverness(a smart ass). 智(zhi)has a dual meaning: 1. 智慧(zhi hui4): wisdom; 2. 智巧(zhi qiao3): deceitful act with fraud. The second definitions are the most appropriate translation. 1. Extirpate infallibility discard fraudulence, 2. People benefited hundredfold. An alternative: 1. Forsake dishonesty discard smugness 2. People benefited hundredfold.

Yes, I understand that. However, in the TCM Kidney Meridian System, the kidney is the still the dominant organ which is effecting the whole subsystem.

I believe that Universal does not have a kidney problem. According to him, his pain was from an injury. Therefore, it is an isolated case.

It is because that the definition of Tao is defined in the Tao Te Ching which cannot be ignored in the course of studying the TTC scholarly. Somebody else might be interested, therefore, we must have an answer to be available.

Oh...I was responding to imformer24....in the other thread.

Would you please put this into simple English....???

This was my question for the precious thread to begin with. Since it was a myth to me, so I did not follow up on it.

May I know which part is Buddhist speak...??? I am curious to know from your view of point....

It seems to me that newTaoist is looking forward to set up an altar for the Taoist religion. It seems to me that sree wants to have an altar sat up first; then looking forward to worship something.

ME...You are very close. It is hard to say that was grammatical rule in classic but logic. Classic: 民莫之令而自均。 Temporal: 人們不須指使它而自然均勻。 English: The people do not need to be given instructions; but they are naturally equal. 令: command(命令); instruction(指使) , to make it(使它) happen.

Yes, the space of hollowness is significant which is what was made the wheel functional.

I am not sure what is this western term of "grounding" means. I believe I had seen a picture with a piece of wire attached to the mattress where someone was sitting on for meditation. What I want to know is that for the purpose of discharging the electrostatic current to the ground....??? Is that what it means by "grounding".....???

To me, to live a simple life as Semi-Taoist, the significance of eating is to nourish the body. I do enjoy what I eat but enjoyment is only secondary. What is good for the body is good enough for me on a daily basis. Therefore, I will not go hunt for a steak in a fancy restaurant. I'll eat it, only, when it was presented in front of me. Without it, I am fine too but I will not depend for one. At the present, my basic diet are veggies, chicken, fish, turkey, rice, fruit, and nuts. I do drink tea and coffee. In addition, I take advantage of the foods that I ate and convert them into energy for a healthier body by practicing Tai Chi and Chi Kung.

I am glad that you are very conscientious. If you are looking for Tao, let's help you to find Tao first. "Tao" can be spelled with a capital "T" and small "t". Tao, with a capital "T", is invisible but observable only by intuition from its manifestation to grok its quale. The tao, with a small "t", is a principle that one follows to cultivate to be a Taoist. The next thing is to do something physically to cultivate and how to become a Taoist as per your OP. As you have it "let things just be" is the key to the whole philosophy for the cultivation of being a Taoist. "Let things just be" doesn't mean "just do nothing but let it be". It is because one cannot do anything but let it be. Rather, it means let it happen like it supposed to be in a natural way. A natural way means "let Nature take its course" without human interference. Anything that is uncontrollable by human is considered to be "natural". For example, a forest was burnt down by lightning and thunder. It was out of control by human. Therefore, it was considered to be the course of Nature. I hope that make sense so far....!!! We stop here for now, just in case you have a question....!!! 道 (Tao or tao), that is the way it is.

Traditional ways of setting up a Taoist Altar 神台的颜色， The colors of the altar table, 一般以红色的为主，黄色也可。 1. Normally in red, but yellow is OK. 二、神台宜静不宜动。 2. The altar table should be in a quiet environment rather than a busy one. 三、神台忌犯门冲武财神除外。 3. TBD(to be determined). 神台附近不宜放置有异味的物品和食物。 Do not place any objects or food with odors around the altar table. 神台不宜于放在厨房 内， Do not palce the altar table in the kitchen. 不宜在有神台的房间杀生和放有异味的物品和食物， Do not slaughter or place objects or foods with odors inside the room where the altar table was located. 特别是荤腥的食物更要注意。 Especially, pay close attention to the non-veggie foods. 不可在神台的上下和旁边放置鱼缸， Do not place any gold fish bowl on top, bottom or beside the altar table. 因为神台经常有香火且属于阳，水属于 阴，水火相克相冲。 一般神仙的神台都是坐北朝南，佛、菩萨的神台坐西朝东。 A Taoist altar table, always, should have the front facing South, while the back is facing North. A Buddhist altar table, always, have the front facing East while the back is facing West. 但神台不可以放在窗户的位置，原理同对门的原理。 Do not place the altar table where the window is, and for the same reason not to have the altar table facing the door. These are the basic rules to protect and respect the altar to begin with.

I believe that was only a figure of speech on sree's part. I am sure that he was not being sarcastic. Rather, he was stood up for me by taken a natural position and being just. BTW For being in a state of serenity, It didn't bother me a bit. I do appreciate both for your concern and kindness......

It sounds like you had pulled your back muscles. We know that muscles are made to be contracted but not to be pulled. It is very painful when they were pulled and take longer to heal. That is why you are having such pain for sometime. What you need to do is go to an acupuncturist do deactivate the pain, so to speak. "Are there any qigong movements I could do?" This is one of the questions in your OP. Yes, you can do Static Qigong(Chi Kung) by breathing slowly and deepest to point where you can. You may do this by sitting up straight in a comfortable position but do not lean back. What it will be doing is to increase the oxygen intake to speed up the metabolism for self healing in your body. I don't know how is your breathing situation. However, don't force yourself to breathe too deep but only as deep as you can. This is at least you can do for yourself right now. If you need some more information about breathing, please send me a PM. Thank you.

I'm sure that you are waiting for me over there.......... :D "Ignore" means not even cast any disparaging remarks for any aggravation.

Alright...so much for that. How did you get hurt anyway......???

Perhaps, did you miss one of the newTaoist's posts....???

I think there is a little misunderstanding on your part about the difference between the religious vs. philosophical distinction in Taoism. FYI A philosophical person who study the Taoist philosophy is not religious at all.

"Fenxiang means to divide the incense.".......??? 奉香（Fenxiang） means place burning incense on the altar in the morning and evening to show respect to the Taoist deities.

The first rule is never place an altar in your bedroom to invite any unwanted spirits.

Sometimes, two, the most.

If that is the first time in 4 months, the quickness seems fine but the retrained part is in question. May I ask where were your hands during the release of your jing....??? I think acupuncture is not the solution to the sexual issue. Let's wait until I hear your response about the zinc supplement. I think qigong is the best solution for you. In the mean time, be sure you do not have any deficiency of sodium, calcium and potassium in your diet. These three elements will help you to relax your muscles after contraction.