I was reading the opening remarks on the home page of this list, which includes the following: "Commercial or evangelical email (spam) will get you kicked off...
Dear Deb: RE: Can one be a Tao evangelist? .Is Taoism, in fact, a *faith* in the same way? Those who speak and write on the subject of Taoism often write that,...
Hi Deb, Here are three definitions of the word "evangelical." 1. relating to or according to the Christian gospel, esp. the four Gospels. 2. being or relating...
Sandy Rios
rioss@...
May 3, 2005 3:24 pm
1983
... Historically, what most of us mean when we say 'Taoism' stems from political advisors during the waring states period of China's history that often ...
However, I think that even with the third definition it would imply being actively trying to acquire and possess others. It was said that Tao is in everything,...
... fundamentally believe that all roads lead to the same end (beginning?) < All things ARE Tao (or Teh), so it only stands to reason that all things can lead...
Hi Debs ... - Why do you still need a higher power ? If you examine ... you? ... Stefan ... From: <Applied_Taoism@yahoogroups.com> To:...
stefan_labyrinthe
stefan@...
May 6, 2005 1:39 pm
1987
let's keep it simple Re the professors of theology (who should know better!), the cafetaria christians are accepting only those doctrines of faith which make...
stefan_labyrinthe
stefan@...
May 6, 2005 1:49 pm
1988
Stefan inquired, in part, <Why do you still need a higher power ?> Well, perhaps "need" is not the correct word. But a higher power is what I choose to believe...
Dear Deb and All: I am at a quandary and hope someone can guide me in my decision. In following the middle path there must be balance. The situation: Is...
Hi Steven, Taoism is both a philosophy and a religion. It's also neither. Taoism is a Way to the Tao and in being such, it becomes a personal spiritual...
Hi Steve, You have hit upon a quandary that has afflicted many modern martial arts teachers who are immersed in an ancient tradition that was based on the...
Sandy Rios
rioss@...
May 8, 2005 3:51 pm
1992
Dear Sandy: Your insight is truly keen and your guidance exquisite. Thank you very much. Steve ... From: Sandy Rios To: Applied_Taoism@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
HI Steve, I have nothing more to suggest to your quandary that Sandy hasn't already expalined so wonderfully. Except to say that the choices you face and teh...
Hello everyone. My name is Dan Bernardo. I teach meditation, spiritual vigilance, and taoist philosophy. I also teach martial arts (specifically tang soo...
Debbie if I may be so humble as to say I have found comfort in Carl Jung's Syncronicity, similar to the Tao. I have also come to think that anger is rearranged...
Dan, I have some questions... What is Tang Soo Do (ethnic or cultural history and function of the style)? How do you justify teaching taoist philosophy for a...
1. Tang Soo Do is a traditional korean martial art, yes it is a hard style. But it also incorporates soft techniques as well, such as the form Sip Soo. 2....
Thanks, you responded well. Nick Dan Lupo Bernardo <arcane_xi@...> wrote: 1. Tang Soo Do is a traditional korean martial art, yes it is a hard style....
Hi Debs Your hanging on WHY You need to ask yourself why you need to understand. Understanding is a cerebral process generated through thinking. Tao is living...
stefan_labyrinthe
stefan@...
May 12, 2005 7:42 am
2001
For me Taoism is developing the intuitive ability to sense the Tao. This intuition, akin maybe to a sixth sense, is non-verbal and non cognitive. We all have...
Sandy Rios
rioss@...
May 12, 2005 4:33 pm
2002
I think what LaoTzu started was something very simple and natural. I don't believe he intended on it becoming something extraordinary in the sense of mysticism...
Ken, I agree that the getting in touch with the Tao is synonymous with being in tune with the natural world. As our world becomes more and more artificial, as...
Sandy Rios
rioss@...
May 12, 2005 5:26 pm
2004
Here is my opinion. Tao is everywhere. Walking to the car is experiencing the emptiness that makes up Tao. It is not complicated, nor should it be. Lao Tzu...
Thanks to all who have expressed their views. I agree with Stefan, that I should not be so caught up in the "why." I've used other religious metaphors to help...
Debs "Why " is cerebral and the perceptions we choose to live with. "Why " have anything.....tao has nothing. Stefan ... From: <Applied_Taoism@yahoogroups.com>...
stefan_labyrinthe
stefan@...
May 13, 2005 1:06 pm
2008
anything...? nothing...? ...whats that? not anything...? no nothing...? ...whats that? not not anything...? not no nothing...? ... ...
Yes but if nothing can be named "nothing", then it's something. And if its anything, then it's all things. I have a couple of places I'd like to announce to...
