Stigweard

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If you attended a live presentation on "Taoist Virtue", what questions would you want answered? Thank you in advance for your responses.

If there is partial or contrived virtue and true innate virtue how can we practically know the difference in real time so that we can guide ourselves further in the direction of our true nature? Surely partial virtue is better than no virtue, so is partial, social or contrived virtue merely a necessary step along the way toward wholeness?

Whilst true it is that we must remain fluid, if we create divisions in the body then the 'pathways' of Fa Jin are impeded. So flexibility in the waist is fine as long as we don't sacrifice our intrinsic or integral strength.

I appreciate the thought my friend.

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Welcome t_breez, there sure is a vibrant KAP community here. Dr Death was sure one groovy dude. Find a seat, how do you like your tea?

Cheers for the questions, I really appreciate it Yes I do plan to answer them as best I can ... what I am aiming at is to work up a spoken presentation that I could provide as a guest speaker. Cheers again ... anymore questiosn?

Thank you very much for this Cat. The scientific process is about independent researchers confirming the same emperical frameworks, so it is wonderful to hear of mutually confirming working models such as you have accurately outlined. You say the process is about developing our witness, what is totally intriguing for me was the fact that developing Qi sensitivity gave me this objective perception. I could feel these complexes directly and, over time, could feel them move in relation to the thoughts and feelings I was having. The observation occurred to me that if I could 'witness' the activity of these complexes then the witness was a more essential part of my being with the complexes being an abstraction or diversion away from this core. These observations were also supported by witnessing how after qigong, taijiquan, or nei tan the 'presence' of these complexes were significantly reduced and only became apparent again after I had 'reinvested' thought and behaviour into their establishment. In Taoist teaching it is said that you cannot cure the ills of the mind by using the mind. One translation of this is the consideration that, if the complexes (my psychodiverticuli) were the result of internal stress then by using one part of the mind to 'fix' another we create internal division and even more internal stress that could lead to further divisioning of consciousness. Enter once again my deep love and gratitude to the Taoist arts because the arts of Qigong, Nei Tan etc heal the issue at the core. By purifying the foundation energy centres and by liberating ones Qi the energy 'stuck' in these complexes are released; my personal observations confirm this. Cheers Cat ... I always treasure your comments. Stig

My List of Questions: What is virtue? What is virtue from a Taoist perspective? How do we cultivate virtue? What is the role of virtue in the modern world? What are the benefits of virtue? What virtues are most important? What is the effect of negative virtue? Shouldn't we gave both positive and negative virtues to be balanced? Are there any specific practices to cultivate virtue? How long would it take to achieve virtuous fulfillment? How does virtue contribute to the path of enlightenment? Do we need virtue to achieve the higher arts and accomplishments of Tao? What can we do to help create more virtue in the world? How do we change our bad habits into positive behavior? What are the effects of virtue. Will virtue attract more fortuity? Will it attract higher beings? How does our virtue interact with subtle beings? How do we maintain our virtue in discordant environments? Does the practice of qigong dao in taiji nei tan etc enhance ones virtue? How does qi and virtue relate? If virtue is the emanation of our true nature how do we get in touch with our true nature? Where is the road map to reunion with our true nature? What are the best environments to develop virtue? Who are the best people to be around? Should a Taoist have virtues at all? Isn't virtue just a set of artificial morals and ethics? Is it just about being good? Is it aspects of your character that you want to enhance? ~~~ And from a friend: Hmmm... Virtue... 1) What is the nature of Virtue? 2) Is virtue a good thing? 3) Is Virtue something external to us? 4) To be virtuous, must we let go of other aspects of our lives? 5) How do I emulate virtue in my life? ~~~ Feel free to add more questions ... or even try and answer a few if you want

Yup Same with Fennel Seed tea ... you wait till they all sink. Not sure if that is relevant but it was a random thought in response to a random thought.

Everyone needs a place to start, everyone has the right to tread their own path, and everyone deserves respect and appreciation for their own unique expression of Universal Oneness.

Welcome Valerian, just remember that compost grows the most beautiful flowers in the world. Look at what you have accomplished just now by writing what you have. Well done! Its great to have you here, find a seat ... and yes the inevitable question ... how do you like your tea?

In addition to the esteemed comments of our 'old junzi' I would add that you also have to be mindful of engaging in evening cultivation techniques that raise energy into the head. When I first started practicing Dao In for example I chose to ignore the caution of not practicing certain exercises at night. It only took one night of sleep deprivation to humbly admit my error.

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We are neighbours ... YAY!!! I'm in Toowoomba ... 5 hrs away sure but in relative terms it's just around the corner. Oops... nearly forgot ... how do you like your tea?

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Just keeping everyone up to date. Here is the reply from Mak Tin Si:

So do we have a party for member 30,000?

yeling Today, 02:02 AM Post #1 Member Group: The Tao Bums Posts: 4 Joined: Today, 01:47 AM Member No.: 30,041 So I am assuming that the 14,035 registered members are those who have posted in the lobby. But that means we are getting like 50 - 100 new members every day ... could this be true? Shortly I wont be able to keep up with the tea orders

Welcome along Mr Water, good to have such a learned chap along, I would love to hear about your Native American experiences and insights. Grab yourself a seat, how do you like your tea?

Welcome Julius416, listening is perhaps the most profound virtue there is. Congrats on your experiences. Find a seat how do you like your tea?

Welcome Yeling, always good to see new bums, find a seat, how do you like your tea?