Phi92
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Besides Daoism, what else interests you in life? Martial arts, sports, art, philosophy, science? I'm looking forward to your answers!
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My interests are philosophy, anthropology and ethnology, sinology, photography, music, writing, helping people, Wing Chun kung fu, tea, healthy living, food, good music and movies and pretty much art in general
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My experience with Qi/Psi/Energy/Prana/Elan Vital is that it is real, you can feel it during meditation and various other exercises. I believe it's not scientifically measurable as it is not a material thing, but an underlying force giving us life, health and strength if we train it. Nevertheless, some scientific study shows that there truly is such an energy on a quantum level, while others say that there is not. I believe it's less of a physical, measurable force like friction or pressure and more of a mystical force which you can experience subjectively and feel it. I'm not sure how much you can experience it above the subjective level, but perhaps you can
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I call my clay "Evolution"
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Western Taoism is just as much Taoism as Chinese Taoism. Everyone is free to interpret it and to think it through, to experience it in their own view. We can say that Odin and Freya are Norse Gods, but we can't say that the Tao is only a Chinese concept. Perhaps the word, not the Tao itself. So if western people want to ignore traditional Chinese gods and consider Lao Zi as a founder, then let them do that. I believe that's equally valid as any other form of Taoism. In fact, I invite all cultures and all people in particular to develop their own, ecclectic view of Taoism and spirituality in general. That's the best way.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there Yang qi, which is more ethereal and Yin qi, which is more physical?
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That's what Shanlung said, ask him
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"Unlike the West (and religious extremist be they in Eat or West, North or South) where the rule is that there must be only one rule and that only they can set the rule, in Taoism if there are a hundred guys, they will come with a hundred and 1 ways to practise Taoism." And that's why I love Daoism Also, I wish I could go to China one day... It's very expensive
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Hello everyone! What is your MBTI personality type? If you are not familliar with the test, you can see it here: http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/mmdi/questionnaire/ http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp I personally like the first one better, but people like the second one as well. When you get your type, you can google the description and see how much it corresponds to your personality!
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That was a joke, I'm not a vegetarian because of Daoism, I've been vegetarian for 11 years now I also think eating meat is fine, I'm just for ethical treatment of animals... and I don't like meat...
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I will check it out I'm an INTP, according to the test, but I personally think that I'm maybe an ENTP.
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Of course, no harm to nature! Btw. do I get extra points in Daoism for being a vegetarian then?
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Mark, I believe our view is more-or-less simmilar then
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Thank you ChiDragon, you are kind!
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Thanks, that's a really nice answer, made me smile indeed! My thoughts are: 1. Drop all distinctions and labels that hinder you. For instance: "I'm Daoist, so I won't do that" - That's wrong and you need to drop it then. But, if you are more inclined to say: "I'm Daoist, but I love this as well and I will try it", in other words - it doesn't hinder you to do something, then you are free to "label" yourself. I also think having such a label can be personal and develop a connection to something you love, like Daoism. The part is not letting it hinder you, rather than rejecting it. It also helps conveying thoughts and communication 2. Being connected with nature is probably one of the dearest things to me in Daoism. I love it. 3. I do, but not right now as I'm too busy with college ... My girlfriend and I plan to meditate in nature, walk, run and do Wing Chun together outdoors when spring comes 4. and 5. - I'm getting more and more interested and involved in meditation and Dantian. It is a marvelous experience I smile a lot, maybe too much. Notice the number of here!
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The Sage simply knows what and when to do. Edit: I wanted to edit the original text, but accidentally qouted it. Pardon me!
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I see it less mystical and more practical. Using the natural and intuitive method to seek an answer or to do something. I don't think the grenade example is good because it goes against the ideal of living in harmony with nature. Wu Wei is, indeed, the most direct and elegant natural path to reach a goal. I don't think giving up on plans and letting nature guide you is a good thing. I just think those plans must be natural and follow the simplest and most effective way. A sage would be someone who doesn't have to think too much to choose such a way. It is intuitive and simple for him to decide. He is enlightened because he doesn't have to calculate for hours before making a course of action. The right, simple, natural and effective way comes to his mind instantly. And by natural I mean: natural as in eco-friendly, natural as in intuitive and natural as in what fits you and is the true you. That's how I see it anyway
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Indeed I do
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I read more definitions on Wu Wei, from Wikipedia, About.com, discussions here, discussions on facebook, from sites on my own language etc. Also, it's present in the Dao De Jing in more than one chapters, I believe.
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I am in the progress of doing it Perhaps I'm a bit too excited about it, so I am eager to discuss.
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That's my own interpretation. I'm not sure for Zi Ren as I am yet to study it, but for Wu Wei, I see that as a good interpretation for me. I don't really have a source other than myself. I don't see why that's not good?
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I understand it like this: first learn about the Dao and its concepts, to have a clearer image, then engage into practice to experience it and become a Daoist?
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Anybody remembers the Elder Scrolls Oblivion expansion?
Phi92 replied to Owledge's topic in The Rabbit Hole
Ah yes, the Shivering Isles. I played Oblivion a lot and I love the game. The concept and the philosophy behind it is very deep. That's why I see the Elder Scrolls games as works of art with a deep story line and evolved lore. Like a story or novel that you can participate in. I really become the character when I play Needless to say, I'm currently enjoying the new Skyrim DLC - Dragonborn! -
Sabaton - Swedish Pagans
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Again, I think you can research, think and experience at the same time. Giving up anything is, I believe, counterproductive.
