Category: Philosophy
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What is Chi energy in Taoism?
Let me dispel right away any hope of miracles by using Chi energy, or by performing Taoist rituals. The advantages derived from Taoism come from […]
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Lao-Tzu on virtue
I can understand the bewilderment felt by many Westerners when they are first confronted with Taoist ethics. When they ask what virtues Lao-Tzu recommended, they […]
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How Taoism views other philosophies
It is not difficult to describe how Taoists view Confucians, Buddhists, Christians, or the adherents to any other philosophy, religion, or movement. Taoists do not […]
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Differences between Taoism and Confucianism
I am fond of comparing the differences between Taoism and Confucianism to the differences between cats and dogs. I love dogs and cats, but I […]
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The Taoist path to balance
I find it incomprehensible that people try to achieve balance in their lives by sitting on the floor and meditating for hours. I find it […]
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Taoism and the balance with nature
In contrast to the demanding physical and mental training shown in martial arts movies, Taoists do nothing special in real life to achieve balance with […]
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Misconceptions about Wu Wei
When Westerners are confronted with Taoism, they react at first with surprise, then with scepticism, and finally, with total disbelief. They are particularly intrigued by […]
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How to practise Wu Wei
The habit of running away from danger has served me well-being for decades. The problem, however, is detecting danger sufficiently in advance. Chances are that, […]
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Taoism on patience and persistence
Neither patience nor persistence are regarded as virtuous in Taoism. Lao-Tzu would have been puzzled by people who wait for a long time for something […]
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The Tao Te Ching for modern life
Taoism is ancient in its method, but modern in its mentality. It correctly assumes that happiness can only be achieved if we make good decisions. […]
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