Alfigar Posted April 15 Greetings, I am Alfigar, nice to meet you all! I've discovered Daobums through google search about several key topics that interested me: Red/Folk Daoism, Neidan, chinese and daoist sorcery, etc. I am from a very niche afro-diasporic religion and my key interests lies on fields that could broaden my horizons, both in a theoretical and practical sense: philosophy, theology, occultism, magic, alchemy and such Thus, I've been drawn to certain strands of esoteric daoism such as Mao Shan and other types of folk daoism. Qi Gong, Nei Gong and Nei Dan are also areas that interest me a lot, because I can see it could benefit my religious practice. Besides that, I enjoy studying western ancient/medieval occultism, late antique religions, hermeticism, theurgy, astrology, etc. Anyway, again, it's nice to meet you guys and have a good day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted April 15 (edited) Welcome to the forum. Your intro mentions “occultism, magic” , so I tag @Nungali Edited April 15 by Cobie 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted April 15 1 hour ago, Alfigar said: Greetings, I am Alfigar, nice to meet you all! I've discovered Daobums through google search about several key topics that interested me: Red/Folk Daoism, Neidan, chinese and daoist sorcery, etc. I am from a very niche afro-diasporic religion Greetings Alfigar . Would you care to share which 'Afro-diasporic religion' ? . I have some interest and experience in Voudon and have read a little on Yoruba . 1 hour ago, Alfigar said: and my key interests lies on fields that could broaden my horizons, both in a theoretical and practical sense: philosophy, theology, occultism, magic, alchemy and such. I too have a theoretical and practical background , mostly under the umbrella of anthropology . I studied Comparative Religion , theology (years ago with that one ) , occultism, magic and alchemy ( I worked in the agricultural field , professionally , with alchemy ) No real experience with the eastern forms of these, but there are plenty of people here that have . 1 hour ago, Alfigar said: Thus, I've been drawn to certain strands of esoteric daoism such as Mao Shan and other types of folk daoism. Qi Gong, Nei Gong and Nei Dan are also areas that interest me a lot, because I can see it could benefit my religious practice. Besides that, I enjoy studying western ancient/medieval occultism, late antique religions, hermeticism, theurgy, astrology, etc. That too but not too much ancient forms - I am more of a 'Neo-Hermeticist ' ( which goes into philosophy and physics ), 'antique religions' like early Zoroastrianism and , even some un-named ( eg. the central Asian pre-cursor to Bon ) and of course astrology . 1 hour ago, Alfigar said: Anyway, again, it's nice to meet you guys and have a good day! I am hoping you 'join in ' - a few times people like have arisen here with such claimed interests , I have communicated with them ... only to have them never post here again ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted Monday at 09:15 PM On 4/16/2025 at 8:58 AM, Nungali said: ... I am hoping you 'join in ' - a few times people like have arisen here with such claimed interests , I have communicated with them ... only to have them never post here again ? ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted Monday at 09:38 PM (edited) On 16/04/2025 at 12:58 AM, Nungali said: … I am hoping you 'join in ' - a few times people like have arisen here with such claimed interests , I have communicated with them ... only to have them never post here again ? I get that too with newcomers saying they’re interested in the DDJ characters. And then … nothing. Edited Monday at 10:21 PM by Cobie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted Monday at 10:34 PM 54 minutes ago, Cobie said: I get that too with newcomers saying they’re interested in the DDJ characters. And then … nothing. Well, at least I know it isn't just me frightening them off ! It's strange , IMO to post 'all that' get a response , and then ...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted Monday at 10:52 PM 15 minutes ago, Nungali said: Well, at least I know it isn't just me frightening them off ! I like to think it’s my superior knowledge that’s frightening them off. Like they came here to show off and … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted Monday at 11:12 PM 17 minutes ago, Cobie said: I like to think it’s my superior knowledge that’s frightening them off. Like they came here to show off and … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
