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What is Taoism ?
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Taoism refer to many fundamental truths that have been observed in Nature. Some of these fundamental beliefs that influence the teachings:
- The Tao - The Path - understanding of the true nature of mind and reality and by application the way of living in harmony with the changes in Nature.
- Wu wei - The Natural order, harmony with which allows for effortless doing.
- P'u - openess
- Ch'i - fundamental energy that forms the Yin and Yang
The search for the Tao and application of Taoist practices leads to exercises both physical and mental.
The exercises, diet and meditation teach an Internal alchemy that are are designed bring balance and peace that in turn is said to extend life, theoretically even to the point of physical immortality.
In the pursuit of knowledge, every day something new is acquired.
In the pursuit of Tao, something is subtracting every day
.. until effortless doing is achieved.
- Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching
The Tao Te Ching in modern language from our friend Barry Spendlove in Wales.
Ways of the Path
- Energy Exercise
- Yǎng Shēng Shù Self Revitalization Exercises
- Taoist Shamanism
- Taoist Medicine including
- Tui Na massage and Self Massage
- Gua Sha fire needles
- Sexual Practice - Jing Gong
- Feng Shui (Geomancy)
- Military Strategy Sun Tzu
- Glossary of Taoist Schools
- From dragons to pearls we're gathering the Taoist Symbolism
- Taoist Art capturing the essence of a subject
Places of the Path
- Laoshan Mountain renowned birthplace of Taoism.
- Daishan Mountain now known as the Taishan Mountain is also known as “the Great Peak”. The area is famous for its natural beauty as well as many Taoist temples.
- Baiyun Guan (White Cloud Temple) Taoist temple in Beijing
People of the Path
- Lao Tzu the original Old Teacher credited with writing the Tao Te Ching.
- Zhuang Zhou author of the classic work called Zhuangzi .
- Qiu Chuji - founder of Dragon Gate Taoism
- Zhang Sanfeng, the creator of Tai-chi.
- Chung San Korean Taoist hermit who developed and spread Kouk Sun Do the Korean style of exercise and meditation.
- Jou Tsung Hwa Controversial Tai Chi, Qi gong master that appeared on Ripley's Believe it or not video
History of the Path
Misc/Humor
'“Lao Tzu was the original “Dude” a mellow '
prophet of the pastures that taught
countless generations to “take it easy”..”
Dude Te Ching The Tao of the Dude!!
Friends and Resources
- Neil Kingham's knowledgeable Taoist Arts site and blog
- Barry Spendlove's Healing Tao Britian with excellent workshops
- Acumedic one of London's largest and best stores for Chinese Medicine, Meditation and related books and supplies. 101-105 Camden High Street
- Taoist Study offering online courses and conferences in China