Juustopallo Posted September 20, 2015 Hello everybody! I'm very delighted I found this forum, since I've been interested in eastern philosophy for my whole life. Lately Taoism has been my number one interest. Taoist teachings seem very natural. It's easy to approach yet something you can't completely grasp to. This paradox puzzles me. I'm willing to learn more. Internet sangha is just what is needed since there aren't any Taoist activity in my homeland Finland. I've practiced Zen Buddhism with a meditation group for some time. I'm looking for ways to bundle Zen and Tao together. Buddhist idea of liberating (or even escaping) suffering is something I can't quite understand. To me life is good with both highs and lows. They arise mutually and are essential part of life. Keeping this in mind, Taoism might be the way for me. I'm looking forward to have interesting conversations with all of you. Have a nice day! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soaring crane Posted September 21, 2015 Hello Juustopallo, and welcome to the forums! Glad you found your way to us. I'd say, from your description, explorations of Daoist thought will feel like coming home to you. I think the trick is to maintain over the long term the simplicity that you perceive. In the meantime: Please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of this Welcome page and take a look at the forum terms and rules. This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to ten posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Also, until you’ve posted fifteen times in the forums, you’ll be a “Junior Bum” with somewhat restricted access and will be allowed only two private messages per day. Good luck in your pursuits and best wishes to you, SC and the TDB team Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wilfred Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) hello and welcome your query on buddhist 'liberation' sounds like a potential thread, sure plenty would be able to weigh in on that one Edited September 21, 2015 by wilfred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
