Zone1 A Guide to Taoism

[Skull]

From Tao-hsuan p'ien, Eva Wong translator:

"12. The Tao and Virtue

The Tao is the greatest form of compassion, and virtue is the foundation of compassion. True compassion is not sentimental but follows the natural way of the Tao. True virtue is not righteous but also follows the natural way of the Tao. When you attain this virtue, you will attain the heart of the Tao, understand the principles, and penetrate the nature of the universe. When original nature is empty, you will value life and will come to know that all things are part of the Tao and virtue."

 

[Cougarbear]

From Tao-hsuan p'ien, Eva Wong translator:

"12. The Tao and Virtue

The Tao is the greatest form of compassion, and virtue is the foundation of compassion. True compassion is not sentimental but follows the natural way of the Tao. True virtue is not righteous but also follows the natural way of the Tao. When you attain this virtue, you will attain the heart of the Tao, understand the principles, and penetrate the nature of the universe. When original nature is empty, you will value life and will come to know that all things are part of the Tao and virtue."

So, what is the "Tao?"

 

[surada]

The Church of Jesus Christ did eventually separate itself from Christ in the great apostasy.
However, as Daniel the Prophet said that in the last days, the Church would come back and role forth to cover the earth again. And, that it would not be given to another or aposticize. It would not be separated again.

Daniel was writing about Antiochus IV Epiphanies.

 

[Cougarbear]

Daniel was writing about Antiochus IV Epiphanies.

He certainly wasn't writing to you. Anyway, those who understand prophecy understand and you don't. Lost Muslim in an Episcopalian religion.

 

[Skull]

So, what is the "Tao?"

A dictionary says:

Tao | dou, tou | (also Dao) noun (in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation of Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Taoism.
ORIGIN Chinese, literally ‘(right) way’.

 

[Cougarbear]

A dictionary says:

Tao | dou, tou | (also Dao) noun (in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation of Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Taoism.
ORIGIN Chinese, literally ‘(right) way’.

So, who is the supreme being that makes sure the Tao is followed and there is punishment for breaking the natural order of things? And, the punishment doesn’t have to be in this life.

 

[Skull]

Tales of Immortals:

https://ia802302.us.archive.org/17/items/soi-book-collection-4/TalesofTaoistImmortals_text.pdf

From Introduction:

"The immortals arc very much a part of my culture. The Chinese people’s belief in immortals goes back to the ancient times of prehistory and legend, centuries before Taoism became a philosophy and a spiritual tradition. Chinese children in traditional families grew up listening to stories of the immortals, and I was no exception. Even before I had heard of Taoism and practiced its teachings, I was familiar with the exploits of the immortals."

 

[Cougarbear]

So, who is the supreme being that makes sure the Tao is followed and there is punishment for breaking the natural order of things? And, the punishment doesn’t have to be in this life.

No answer?

 

[Skull]

So, who is the supreme being that makes sure the Tao is followed and there is punishment for breaking the natural order of things? And, the punishment doesn’t have to be in this life.

Causality or Karma rules, no need for God.

 

[Cougarbear]

Causality or Karma rules, no need for God.

I’ll see your Karma and raise you 2 of my Karma. Your Karma has been trumped because my force is greater than your force. Such silliness.

 

[Skull]

Taoism is only part of Chinese Philosophy as this classic by Wing-Tsit Chan makes clear:

https://ia802302.us.archive.org/7/items/wing-tsit-chan-a-source-book-in-chinese-philosophy-1969/Wing-Tsit Chan - A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy (1969).pdf

 

[Unkotare]

Reminds me of sitting in a Taoist temple back in the day, talking philosophy with a priest friend of mine. And drinking baijiu, of course.

 

[Skull]

Cultivating Stillness - A basic practice manual:

"Equanimity, good health, peace of mind, and long life are the goals of the ancient Taoist tradition known as “internal alchemy,” of which Cultivating Stillness is a key text. Written between the second and fifth centuries, the book is attributed to T’ai Shang Lao-chun, the legendary figure more widely known as Lao-Tzu, author of the Tao-te Ching. The accompanying commentary, written in the nineteenth century by Shui-ch’ing Tzu, explains the alchemical symbolism of the text and the methods for cultivating internal stillness of body and mind. A principal part of the Taoist canon for many centuries, Cultivating Stillness is still the first book studied by Taoist initiates today."

https://dn790002.ca.archive.org/0/items/cultivatingstillnessevawong/Cultivating Stillness - Eva Wong.pdf