Conwaypk Posted March 12, 2011 Simple question: Is karma a part of Taoism? Yay or Nay? Cheers! John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deci belle Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) Hi John! If there is confusion about a fact, can you describe the source of confusion? Edited March 17, 2011 by deci belle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigweard Posted March 12, 2011 Simple question: Is karma a part of Taoism? Yay or Nay? Cheers! John As I have been taught, in Taoism there is the Law of Universal Energy Response which simply states: The energy vibration we hold within ourselves is reflected in our life experience. Every thought, word, and action we make creates an energetic resonance. An immoral act stays in our energy vibration as a sort of energetic "stain" which then attracts/creates a corresponding life experience. That is the closest Taoist equivalent to Karma in my personal learning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Saltveit Posted March 12, 2011 Simple question: Is karma a part of Taoism? No. (A simple answer) :-) To me, the major lesson of Taoism is humility. The universe is what it is. It doesn't revolve around us. It doesn't really care about us. It doesn't get mad at us and punish us. It's nothing personal. There are laws of the universe, and if you disregard them, you may suffer, the way that putting your hand in a fire hurts. But the fire isn't disciplining you, it's just being fire. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) In my understanding of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu the answer would be "No". However, there is the concept of 'cause and effect'. This is not to far from the concept of 'karma'. I think a Religious Taoist (of any form) could easily include the concept in their belief system. Edited March 12, 2011 by Marblehead 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddie Posted March 12, 2011 As I have been taught, in Taoism there is the Law of Universal Energy Response which simply states: The energy vibration we hold within ourselves is reflected in our life experience. Every thought, word, and action we make creates an energetic resonance. An immoral act stays in our energy vibration as a sort of energetic "stain" which then attracts/creates a corresponding life experience. That is the closest Taoist equivalent to Karma in my personal learning. In my own practice this is what I've discovered. It seems that my own bad energy with in me sends out vibrations into the universe which tend to attract more of the same. As I have been going qigong and removing this bad energy I've noticed those patterns are beginning to change a bit. I guess this is what could be called karma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angelo Posted March 12, 2011 I agree with Stigweard. I believe it's a universal law of 'what you put out is what you get back'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
