ChiDragon

Welcome back!

Perhaps, it could be. However, a doubt is more serious than a thought.

Please don't! I am only following the principles of the TTC. That's all.

Yes, it is. We do have a clash of culture in TDB. People come to study Taoism but not accepting the idealism of Taoism.

Well, IMHO. It was a very hostile behavior just with a tap on the icon. It generates a hidden uncomfortable feeling between two members.

Now, a child becomes an adult. Unfortunately, perhaps it is a necessity to do some cultivation to subdue our childish behavior.

Well, It's all in the heart. Is there a need to show one's anger?

Yes, that is applied to the things, in general, with the yin-yang concept in Yijing. However, when it was applied to human behavior, it is about peace and harmony only. That is what Laozi advocates in the TTC. That is the cultivation of Xing and self discipline and mindset for good behavior.

Taoism is about peace and harmony. Whether someone likes it or not, just let it be without any adverse effect on either side of the party. Let nature take its course without interruption.

Let's put it this way! All the notions about hot and cold was based with the yin-yang concept from the Yijing, 易經. Based on the definition of Yijing, yin attributes cold and yang attributes hot. Yin and Yang are integrate as a whole. In nature, Yin and Yang interact with each other. It was not ideal to have the Yin-Yin nor Yang-Yang conditions in any manner. Based on the Yijing concept, if the body has cold chi, then, it should not take cold showers and a hot body should not take hot showers. That is how the TCM theories were derived from the Yijing. If the body has too much hot chi, then, it should be taken away some of it by taken a cold shower. The same token goes with the cold chi in the body. It was assumed that the yin chi is not good for the body. Therefore, Yang chi should enter the body to counteract with the Yin. Hence, it will keep the balance of Yin-yang. BTW When you are in doubt with anything involving the Yin-Yang concept, please consult with Yijing.

If that is the case, then, both icons should be removed to avoid hostility among members. That is the Taoist philosophy of Wu Wei, 無為. Since this is a Taoist site, lets encourage the members to practice the Taoist behavior.

Personal discipline is from oneself not from a teacher. You learn good things from a good teacher and avoid the bad. Good teacher is hard to find. However, a good teacher is only you but own yourself!

This is all about the cultivation of Xing(mind). Eventually, you will get there with your mindset! PS Your nickname says it all.

Blind fools do not take notes!

Question: If Zi Fa Gong, 自發功, cause harm to one's body, then, why do you still want to wasting your time to investigate it? The movements are not any different than other slow moving martial arts. Your body works the same with any kind of practice that gives the same effect. Why should it be treated differently? I wouldn't believe what others had said. It is because everyone tells a different story only by the word of mouth. There isn't a uniform code for martial arts. The masters only tell it as they pleased with no justification. There is always a wise guy come up with some wild stories to spread around. Peace on earth!

Sorry, you don't speak Chinese like I do. I won't ague with you!

This phrase says: There was no second doubt in one's trust or confidence.

Chapter 21 Manifestation of Tao Te 1. 孔德之容 2. 惟道是從。 3. 道之為物 4. 惟恍惟惚。 5. 惚兮恍兮 6. 其中有象。 7. 恍兮惚兮 8. 其中有物。 9. 窈兮冥兮 10. 其中有精。 11.其精甚真。 12.其中有信。 13.自古及今， 14.其名不去。 15.以閱眾甫。 16.吾何以知眾甫之狀哉！ 17.以此。 1. The appearance of great virtue; 2. Only trails Tao. 3. This thing, Tao, 4. It's hazy and indistinctive. 5. Amongst the haziness and indistinctive, 6. It has images. 7. Amongst the haziness and indistinctiveness, 8. It has a thing. 9. It’s minute and dim, 10. It’s a minute substance. 11. The minute substance is real, 12. It can be proven. 13. From present to ancient, 14. Its name does not vanish. 15. Using it to observe the origin of all things. 16. I can recognize the original state of all things! 17. From it.

誠懇 is a better translation.

It helps you to breathe better for a healthier life and longevity.

The question being asked in the OP indicates that the author did not breathe down to the lower dantian. The normal condition is to breathe down to the LDT. Otherwise, people will have health problem was caused by a breathing problem. Our respiratory system breathes the same way. Actually, the best way is learn to breathe down to the LDT. The first thing for a martial artist is to train to breathe to the LDT. Whatever the practice was, eventually, the breathing will kick in and bring the breath to the LDT. Whether you like it or not. You don't really need special instructions. You just need to practice the art style diligently, you will get there.

心神，Spirit of the heart(心之靈), you are all hearted. Nice nickname, BTW

心神，Welcome to TDB! Learning from various sources with an open mind is the way to go. Thank you for staying and participate in the discussions.

I am sorry it came out that way. That was not what the TTC says. Apparently, someone did not read the whole TTC throughly to relate all the chapters. There are few chapters have good description of Tao that cannot be ignored.

The same token goes with Tao. Tao was created by Laozi, then Tao was said to be before god or deity. Tao is on top the universe to monitor how things are created properly. If not, so let it be by following the course of nature. That is what the Laozi's philosophy of Wu Wei(無為) was all about.