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I'm Paul, have had a deep interest in taoism, Buddhism, meditation for 14 years now, most of what I know comes from books, I've always wanted to be trained but never had the money or time to go on retreats or learn tai chi or anything from a teacher, I have visited zen mountain monastery, green gulch, and San Francisco zen center, on their public sessions, and have practiced yoga and meditation daily for roughly 3 years, but I still feel like I'm not where I want to be, it's very hard to find the discipline, anyway nice to meet you all

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Hello i am a student of the universe coming for knowledge, understanding, and truth.

Hello! My Taoist name is "Sleepy Bluejay" and I just joined today. I'm on a journey of Neidan/Internal Alchemy and looks forward what will come of it.

Hello fellow Dao Bums! I am thrilled to be joining this vibrant community of seekers, explorers, and practitioners on the path of Dao. Whether you are a long-time student of the Daoist tradition or just beginning to explore its rich wisdom and teachings, I believe that we all have something valuable to contribute to this forum.

I'm Kay, I have read many translations of the Tao te Ching since I was 10. I have always been in love with understanding reality through whatever way I could. I seek to be a physicist and a Taoist monk of some sort. I am currently taking steps in both directions. Hi.

A Hello from Me Wirral North West England Like to meet anyone local to practice with Thanks 👍

Hello people !!

I often worry Im breaking some unknown rule. If so, I apologize, sincerely. About myself. I will quickly spill the beans. Hopefully only ones relevant or delicious. I was born into a Protestant family. I graduated with bachelor's in Philosophy I taught middle school My mother had 10 faild pregnancies before me, so I associate with the number 11. I practized Zen I was Krishna devotee I was Shiva devotee I am Thelemite. 93 0=2 I have dedicated my life to the study of Qigong I Ching Taoism Mycology. Im from New Orleans I Enjoy = Anime, Art house film, international classical and folk music. I participate in VR Chat I invest in Stocks, specifically tech related I love you. I thank you.

May we take a moment to commemorate our loved ones who have passed on. We have come to understand that they now live within us so I am thankful. Peace to all the families on the planet.

Hi, im a lover of dao.. 🙏🏻

Did my first introduction get sent to a lazy moderator or will I do this again?

Hello, I am new here. I am interested in esoteric topics, and so I'm looking forward to sharing and exploring with other spiritual seekers.

Hello from Belgium! Looking for some wisdom, good conversations and maybe even find some interesting people near me!

Hi, Nice to meet you all! I'm just a beginner about the I-ching, numerology, and meditation. I want to share and discover more knowledge that's why I decided to join here I'm looking forward to talking and sharing ideas from you guys! Thank You so much!

I have meditated on and off for nearly 30 years using various techniques. I sit in a cubicle and write software all day. I like to be active, I've been a weightlifter for 36 years (I'm 48). I was attracted to the idea of standing meditation when I found Qigong. I bought 'The Way of Energy' by Lam Kam Chuen and watched his videos on Youtube. I have been Standing Like A Tree for about a month now and am up to 13 minutes Standing at the Stake (going for 15 tonight). My total routine takes 30 minutes with warmup (knee circles, hip circles, Lifting The Sky, Wuji and relax) and closing (Lifting The Sky, Shaking, twist and slap body, massage, walking). I do it everyday before going to bed. I'm looking for a Tai Chi or Qigong teacher. It looks like I have 2 available in my area (Greensburg, PA). In the meantime I'm trying to learn all that I can. I have been reading 'The Healing Promise of Qi' by Roger Jahnke (for some theory). I receive newsletters from Flowing Zen and Energy Arts. I just ordered 'Chi Kung: The Way of Power' by Lam Kam Chuen (I love his style, had to order used from Half Price Books), 'The Inner Structure of Tai Chi: Mastering the Classic Forms of Tai Chi Chi Kung' by Mantak Chia (I read in the forums here that this has a Tai Chi form for small spaces. I know he has his critics, but this seemed like one of his safer, more practical books), and 'Opening The Energy Gates Of Your Body' by Bruce Frantzis (gets rave reviews, seems like a must-read). I could tell quite a long story about how i got here. I'll just say I've tried a lot of things and I'm really excited about Qigong. I'm all in. I've learned a lot already lurking here in the forums. I'm looking forward to sharing in health, vitality, and spiritual enlightenment with everyone here.

Hi, I am new here. I read 'dao de ching', 'zhuangzi' and 'The secret of the golden flower'. I am practicing kuji in mudras and breathing meditation for almost a week. I hope I can learn more from everyone here. Please take care of me.

Greetings to all, I'm coming to the party 20 something years too late One time taoist initiate, from Hong Kong, gravitating towards my own culture. I grew up with stories of the supernatural and was weaned on old traditions and folk lore that I didn't understand back then as a child. I even rebelled and tried to distance myself from my own culture, trying to become a westerner, but it was impossible with this Han chinese face. I drifted from one martial art to the next, never mastering any, never satisfied with the lore taught to me, though I did pick up some good meditation techniques on the way. Now I'm a 40 something year old armchair warrior, coming nearer to my end than my begining. But it is never too late right? I first saw the East of Krakatoa docu in the 80s, I dreamed of going to Indonesia and finding John Chang or Dynamo Jack to beg him to accept me as a student. I never did and then life got in the way and I forgot all about him. With the advent of You Tube around 2006/7 I rediscovered him, only to forget him again until 2018, when I chanced upon the book "The Majus of Java". After reading this book and it's sequel, many things became clear to me from my childhood to do with my own culture and mythology, that I had previously dismissed and tried to distance myself from. So here I am, seakign knowledge again in 2019!

Hi. I’m new here, and I’m very much looking forward to learning and sharing.

Hello Everyone, I've stumbled across this site while looking for somewhere to discuss the uncertainty I feel after reading differing translations of the DDJ. Many of you have taken the same route, I imagine! I can't wait to pick the minds of the many folks here who are no doubt more studied than I. Your Friend, Amigo

Hi, My name is Gianca and I'm from Montevideo. For a long time I've been studying daoism and trying to put in practice some of the teachings. My native language is spanish but I hope to improve in english in order to discuss with the whole community about the most different subjects. Salú, Gianca

I've recently begun to explore the Tao. I joined to create a better understanding of how others see the universe. Always open to discuss.

Hello, everyone a friend of mine from another forum said that he had signed up here. I decided to check this forum out to see if I would be a good fit. It has been asked of me 'how do you stand to work in a building when it is full of ghosts'/spirits, I replied 'I simply made friends with all of the ghosts/spirits'. I have been initiated into the spirit planes that are accessible to our current physical plane, and I associate with people who are similarly acquainted with spirit world activity. (bold, italicized added to signify a direct quote)

Hello my name is Rick im a taoist practitioner from a small town just sayin hi.

I've practiced a little martial arts for awhile; Tai Chi, Bagua, Hsing I with Robert Smith 1 1/2 -2 yrs in the 70's, Shotokan, Cuong Nhu, Judo 70's - mid 80's. CMA from early 2000's; Kai Sai ~2005 - ~2010, Wudang Longmen under Master Liu Xiaoling ~2010 - ->. Serious study; Cuong Nhu Shotokan. More serious under Master Liu and since becoming disciple trying to get to fanatic level