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 appleorange
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 Qigong and Tao?
#8066110 - 02/24/08 08:17 PM (8 months, 23 days ago) |
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I'm so ignorant on both of these subjects, but for the folks out there who aren't. Are these two connected in anyway?
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 Archemetis
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both are a fluid motion.
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Notendo
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Qigong (energy work) is a modern term for what used to be known more widely as neigong (internal work), which refers to a plethora of methods for self-cultivation practiced by the Daoists. Some systems focus on boosting health and longevity, others for strength and martial arts skills, and others for the pursuit of enlightenment.
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"A man of knowledge lives by acting, not by thinking about acting." - Carlos Castaneda
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Huehuecoyotl
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...and then read it again...
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"A man of knowledge lives by acting, not by thinking about acting." - Carlos Castaneda
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OrgoneConclusion
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Excerpt: "If nothing is done, then all will be well."
Sounds much like the "Way of the Potatao".
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OrgoneConclusion
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The important thing to know about The Tao is that it is ineffable and trancends language - which is why there are so many books on it.
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Icelander
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Quote:
appleorange said:
I'm so ignorant on both of these subjects, but for the folks out there who aren't. Are these two connected in anyway?
Everything is connected to Tao. It's just a concept for us to play with when chaos gets overwhelming.
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What the thinker thinks, the prover proves. R.A.W.
I don't believe anything, but I have many suspicions. R.A.W.
embrace death in all the ways it comes no matter how soft or hard. cruel ,tragic,weak,light, gentle, ect how ever. thats life
Edited by Icelander (02/25/08 09:11 AM)
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 Lion
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Huehuecoyotl said:
...and then read it again...
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One day Ananda, who had been thinking deeply about things for a while, turned to the Buddha and exclaimed, "Lord, I've been thinking - spiritual friendship is at least half of the spiritual life!"
The Buddha replied: "Say not so, Ananda, say not so. Spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life!"
Oh the good old days in merry old England and Europe. It was especially tasty to be a women then. Yes it certainly was better in the past.-Icelander
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OrgoneConclusion
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Re: Qigong and Tao? [Re: Lion]
#8068534 - 02/25/08 01:11 PM (8 months, 22 days ago) |
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Words cannot describe the tao, so the more times you read it...
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Lion
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...the more you become aware of that which it points to, and is a part of.
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One day Ananda, who had been thinking deeply about things for a while, turned to the Buddha and exclaimed, "Lord, I've been thinking - spiritual friendship is at least half of the spiritual life!"
The Buddha replied: "Say not so, Ananda, say not so. Spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life!"
Oh the good old days in merry old England and Europe. It was especially tasty to be a women then. Yes it certainly was better in the past.-Icelander
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Huehuecoyotl
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You are correct in saying that the Tao cannot be described, but let me introduce you to the concept of a "signpost". Tao Te Ching is a signpost. A signpost points in the direction of understanding a concept. It gives clues as to the meaning and intention of the concept even if it cannot describe the concept directly. A road sign does not describe the destination...it just tells you what direction to travel.
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OrgoneConclusion
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What really tickles me are the vast number of books that 'translate' The Tao te Ching from poetic imagery to actual advice and description.
Just because The Tao cannot be described doesn't prevent everybody and their dog from trying to do it and capitalize on the vague mystery of it all.
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Lion
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My dog has never capitalized on vague mystery. 
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One day Ananda, who had been thinking deeply about things for a while, turned to the Buddha and exclaimed, "Lord, I've been thinking - spiritual friendship is at least half of the spiritual life!"
The Buddha replied: "Say not so, Ananda, say not so. Spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life!"
Oh the good old days in merry old England and Europe. It was especially tasty to be a women then. Yes it certainly was better in the past.-Icelander
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Lion
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Re: Qigong and Tao? [Re: Lion]
#8069217 - 02/25/08 04:58 PM (8 months, 22 days ago) |
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Unless by capitalize you mean jizz and vague mystery you mean the upholstery.
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One day Ananda, who had been thinking deeply about things for a while, turned to the Buddha and exclaimed, "Lord, I've been thinking - spiritual friendship is at least half of the spiritual life!"
The Buddha replied: "Say not so, Ananda, say not so. Spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life!"
Oh the good old days in merry old England and Europe. It was especially tasty to be a women then. Yes it certainly was better in the past.-Icelander
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OrgoneConclusion
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Re: Qigong and Tao? [Re: Lion]
#8069244 - 02/25/08 05:04 PM (8 months, 22 days ago) |
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I may start a dog writing school...
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Lion
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How about a ghost writing school? 
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One day Ananda, who had been thinking deeply about things for a while, turned to the Buddha and exclaimed, "Lord, I've been thinking - spiritual friendship is at least half of the spiritual life!"
The Buddha replied: "Say not so, Ananda, say not so. Spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life!"
Oh the good old days in merry old England and Europe. It was especially tasty to be a women then. Yes it certainly was better in the past.-Icelander
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OrgoneConclusion
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Re: Qigong and Tao? [Re: Lion]
#8069275 - 02/25/08 05:08 PM (8 months, 22 days ago) |
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Protoplasmic beings cannot hold onto a pen or actuate a keyboard.
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appleorange
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Re: Qigong and Tao? [Re: Lion]
#8069288 - 02/25/08 05:10 PM (8 months, 22 days ago) |
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whatever you guys end up doing, just make sure you don't leave out the ghost dogs. they need a writing school too.
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Lion
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Quote:
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I may start a dog writing school...
But they can move books in libraries...? 
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One day Ananda, who had been thinking deeply about things for a while, turned to the Buddha and exclaimed, "Lord, I've been thinking - spiritual friendship is at least half of the spiritual life!"
The Buddha replied: "Say not so, Ananda, say not so. Spiritual friendship is the whole of the spiritual life!"
Oh the good old days in merry old England and Europe. It was especially tasty to be a women then. Yes it certainly was better in the past.-Icelander
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