Daoism

festival of lanterns

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festival of lanterns in City at foot of wudang mountain

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Zhang San Feng – The Internal Alchemist

  Besides being a master martial artist, Zhang San Feng is also a master in Daoist Internal Alchemy.  In his treaty "Speaking of the Dao in plain words", Zhang San Feng provides a brief yet clear overview of the pathway of Dao cultivation via meditation and Internal Alchemy. He discusses the general outline of different stages of Daoist cultivation, structure of the human essence-energy-spirit system, important explanation on key concepts such as truth, nature, spirit, mind, foundation practices in breathing and meditation, and barriers and useful attitudes to facilitate the practice. As...

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Pure virtue is like water

Water is everywhere, it supports everything, and therefore is close to Dao. When one flows in Dao like water, one flows with perfect location, mind, heart, trust, ability, and timing. There is no fighting within, and one abides in everlasting peace.   source: Daodejing Chapter 8

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What is Dao?

What is Dao? Dao is the origin, the path and the destination. (see Summary of Daodejing) Most people live their lifes for survival, many live for possessions, some live for achievements, few just be themselves, rarely still are those just are. What is your path? Where is your destination?

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