Wayist Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) Hello, I'm new here, and I'd like to discuss Lao Zi as a real historical person. This has probably been discussed before here, but maybe we can discuss it again, I hope so anyway. I've read several versions of the Tao te Ching (Dao de Jing) , but I'm still learning about modern Daoism, and all of it's forms. I'm not sure what else to say, but I hope to be a good student. I like to learn, and I'm interested in what all of you believe too. OK, thanks for having me here! Peace, Wayist Edited July 29, 2020 by Wayist 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted July 28, 2020 Welcome to the Tao Bums. A wonderful forum to learn, discuss and cultivate. Below are 3 important sections: Our Rules, The Insult Policy and our 3 Foundations. Before you join click on [Reveal hidden contents] give them a read. Most of it boils down to being respectful. No name calling or trolling. Post as if your mom's looking over your shoulder. Discussion and arguments are what the board is about. Keep it civil, don't get personal. Don't be a troll or one issue zealot. We're here for good conversation and make some friends along the way, to be a community. Jump right in, start threads, ask questions, look for interesting threads and post your (relevant) thoughts. 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. Welcome.. Long ago a member relayed a story about when they were in a Taoist conference in China. They opinioned that Lao Zi was a composite character from history; and they were kicked out of the conference. He is sage and/or Taoist pantheon God to Taoists. Here in the West we tend to be a bit more open. TDB team Read and review Our Rules: Our Insult Policy- Read it, Live it TheDaoBums' Three Foundations: Eclectic, Egalitarian, Civil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cleansox Posted July 28, 2020 13 hours ago, Wayist said: Hello, I'm new here, and I'd like to discuss Lao Zi as a real historical person. This has probably been discussed before here, but maybe we discuss it again, I hope so anyway. Search for posts by Flowing Hands. That would be a good start here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel Posted July 31, 2020 Hello @Wayist, *waves from the PacNW* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayist Posted August 1, 2020 Hey Daniel! Good to hear from you! :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
