Re: Hua Hu Ching

Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Silent Temple in Uncarved Block

"A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving." Lao Tzu

Re: Verse 59 - Dr Dyer's Essay

Posted on May 2nd, 2009 by debyemm in Living Metaphysics

There are four words that crop up repeatedly in many of the translations of this passage of the Tao Te Ching: restraint, frugality, moderation, and thrift .  Here, Lao-tzu is advising you to examine the... More »

Re: Favourite quotes (2)

Posted on Apr 28th, 2009 by Taikunping in Now I Can See the Moon

"Be still like a mountain, flow like a great river" Lao Tzu

Re: What is so New about New Age anyway?

Posted on Apr 13th, 2009 by AmyMichele in Fully Engaged

Should one not consider, perhaps, that even the likes of Plato, Jesus, Buddha, Lao Tzu, etc., were at one time "New Age" thinkers? That could make it easier, or more palatable, to swallow. It then becomes... More »

Re: Fame or Integrity:which is the most important?

Posted on Apr 11th, 2009 by Mascha in The Global Daoism Pod on Gaia Community

Lao Tzu? Is that you coming through, old boy? Welcome, welcome! I hear ya, I know your flavor and can pick it out from among a thousand different scents. Nice to see you reborn in... More »

Re: Spirituality for Profit?

Posted on Apr 8th, 2009 by Alan in Fully Engaged

I agree with everyone here.   At the same time, I'm facing a situation where paying rent is going to be... miraculous, if it happens.  (Economy and all.)   I'm strangely not that worried, but... More »

Re: Gaia and Facebook

Posted on Apr 6th, 2009 by Meenakshi in Living Metaphysics

I thought a while back that this discussion needed to be aired; and have therefore linked it to  Re: Open doors and windows: other online communities on Gaia Networking. I guess that thread needed a... More »

Simplicity

Posted on Mar 31st, 2009 by Meenakshi in One Light Many Windows

Tao Banish wisdom, discard knowledge,    And the people shall profit a hundredfold; Banish "humanity," discard "justice,"    And the people shall recover love of their kin; Banish cunning, discard "utility,"    And the thieves... More »

Re: After death

Posted on Mar 30th, 2009 by debyemm in One Light Many Windows

Taoism [1]  To be heavenly is to be one with the Tao; to be one with the Tao is to abide forever.  This one is safe even after the body dissolves. - Tao Te Ching... More »

Re: Death

Posted on Mar 30th, 2009 by debyemm in One Light Many Windows

"For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?  And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides,... More »

Chapter 8: Benculture Trips

Posted on May 8th, 2009 by bensoph

  This again is unedited.  But, hope you enjoy even with all the grammatical mistakes.  Benculture celebrated his 45 th birthday.  He realized this was a milestone in his life because he didn't think he... More »

Working for Good Principle: Arriving

Posted on Apr 26th, 2009 by Jeff Klein

“We must not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we began and to know the place for the first time.”  ~ T.S. Eliot Today is my... More »

Madison

Posted on Apr 15th, 2009 by Batte

We had to put the cat to sleep today. As with most events, I tried to make a Spiritual experience of it. The problem, of course, is that I am such a big crybaby about... More »

BE YOURSELF

Posted on Apr 6th, 2009 by Samme

"BE YOURSELF” These two words are enough to transform the whole of humanity; they can give birth to a new man. They are immensely pregnant with meaning. The past of humanity has been a constant... More »

An Ode to Playtime

Posted on Mar 19th, 2009 by Fa- La- La- La- La- La- La-

Constant action overcomes cold; Being still overcomes heat.                            ---Lao Tzu Nothing in this life brings more summer rain than Lotus Dancing with Sara & Mae; and when we share our peace, there's no finer... More »

The Great Scroll

Posted on Mar 15th, 2009 by John

   In snooping around the internet for an image for a blog this morning, I came across the following words. There are more than enough links to keep you busy for a long time. Full credit and... More »

What if we can't save the world?

Posted on Mar 13th, 2009 by Tim

The thing is we can't save the world by ourselves.  We must work hard to make a difference were we are but not in a way that is ignorant of what is happening in the... More »

Past Present

Posted on Feb 25th, 2009 by Zummy Bear

One fine day I was wandering by Reed Park (originally Lincoln Park) in Santa Monica when I realized that I was near the apartment that my family lived in during the first year of my... More »

Go Inward.

Posted on Feb 13th, 2009 by Sanieh

Filed under "inspiration", these are some of the many quotes that I keep on me at all times. Below are just a few that I find myself really connecting to right now and they are... More »

What was the last hint you were given of your purpose?

Posted on Feb 11th, 2009 by Alluvja

Following a trail in the footsteps of heartbeats Infinite choices Look!  where rhythm of breath embraces the inner eye the Tao unfolds source The way that can be spoken of Is not the constant way;... More »

Muddy water, let stand becomes clear.

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.

He who knows how to be aggressive, and yet remains patient, becomes a receptacle for all of Nature's lessons.

Clay is moulded to make a vessel, but the utility of the vessel lies in the space where there is nothing. . . . Thus, taking advantage of what is, we recognize the utility of what is not.

. . . the integral being is attached to nothing and can relate to everyone with an unstructured attitude. Because of this, her very existence benefits all things.

The mystical techniques for achieving immortality are revealed only to those who have dissolved all ties to the gross worldly realm of duality, conflict, and dogma. As long as your shallow worldly ambitions exist, the door will not open.

{There are two paths leading to oneness with the Tao.} The first in the path of acceptance. Affirm everyone and everything. Freely extend you goodwill and virtue in every direction, regardless of circumstances. Embrace all things as part of the Harmonious Oneness, and then you will begin to perceive it. The second path is that of denial. Recognize that everything you see and think is a falsehood, an illusion, a veil over the truth. Peel all the veils away, and you will arrive at the Oneness. Though these paths are entirely different, they will deliver you to the same place: spontaneous awareness of the Great Oneness.

If I have even just a little sense, I will walk on the main road and my only fear will be of straying from it. Keeping to the main road is easy, But people love to be sidetracked.

...The sage seeks freedom from desire. He does not collect precious things. He learns not to hold on to ideas. He brings men back to what they have lost.

...The sage, traveling all day, Does not lose sight of his baggage. Though there are beautiful things to be seen, He remains unattached and calm.

Uncarved Block

Welcome! There is pure potential found within an uncarved block. Pu or uncarved block is a principle... More »