prophetseven Posted November 9, 2008 (edited) Hello All. My name is prophetseven. I am from Houston, TX. I am extremely new to this site and very open to all things, ideas, and suggestions. Currently, I am a student of Chen Taijiquan. I have been practicing for almost four years now. The extent of my knowledge of Taoism is very limited, basically what I have picked up from several close friends that are self proclaimed Taoists. I have researched on my own on the web, and picked up a few books here and there. Thus far I've read "Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching", "The Seven Taoist Masters", "Tales of the Taoist Immortals", "The Magus of Java", "The Magus of Strovolos", "Opening the Dragon's Gate, and the most recent one being the one I'm reading now, "The Shambhala Guide to Taoism". I've also "read" several of Mantak Chia's books. As you can see, I am very green. Any suggested reading or anything in general would be appreciated. I am basically here to find a community of likeminded individuals, learn what I can, meet some more interesting people, and make friends in the process. Thank you for your time. Peace and Respect prophetseven Edited November 9, 2008 by prophetseven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigweard Posted November 9, 2008 Great intro prophetseven, welcome along, find a seat, how do you like your tea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prophetseven Posted November 9, 2008 Great intro prophetseven, welcome along, find a seat, how do you like your tea? Thx Stig, However you like yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stigweard Posted November 9, 2008 Thx Stig, However you like yours. Will this do? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prophetseven Posted November 10, 2008 Will this do? Sure! I'm sure that will work. LOL welcome to taobums! THX Yoda!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taiji Bum Posted November 10, 2008 Welcome to da Bums.... 4 years of Chen and you've read all the standard Taoist books too! Have you read THE SECRET OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER? Its about the actual practice of Taoist Alchemy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prophetseven Posted November 10, 2008 Welcome to da Bums.... 4 years of Chen and you've read all the standard Taoist books too! Have you read THE SECRET OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER? Its about the actual practice of Taoist Alchemy. Hello DarinHamel, Yes, basically reading whatever I can find, and whatever anyone has been sharing w/me. I take notes and keep them to reflect upon and compare in notebooks. hehe. Actually, no I have not, but this is the second time I have been told about that book. I will search for it. THX!! Thank you very much. prophetseven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taiji Bum Posted November 10, 2008 Hello DarinHamel, Yes, basically reading whatever I can find, and whatever anyone has been sharing w/me. I take notes and keep them to reflect upon and compare in notebooks. hehe. Actually, no I have not, but this is the second time I have been told about that book. I will search for it. THX!! Thank you very much. prophetseven You can actually find it free online here- http://hk.geocities.com/akrishi0/goflower/eng/index.htm and this version which is really easy to print out- http://www.alchemylab.com/golden_flower.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prophetseven Posted November 11, 2008 You can actually find it free online here- http://hk.geocities.com/akrishi0/goflower/eng/index.htm and this version which is really easy to print out- http://www.alchemylab.com/golden_flower.htm Thank you DarinHamel, your kindness is greatly appreciated! prophetseven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
三江源 Posted November 11, 2008 Will this do? heh heh heh. I love this photo. Can we have it as the main photo at taobum home page? wonderful. And, welcome prophetseven! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prophetseven Posted November 11, 2008 heh heh heh. I love this photo. Can we have it as the main photo at taobum home page? wonderful. And, welcome prophetseven! haha...I agree Cat, very good picture to make us smile. thank you. glad to be here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites