Comments on: Becoming One With The Tao http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/ To be equivocal is to truly live. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:14:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Alexander http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-244870 Alexander Fri, 04 Mar 2011 09:47:36 +0000 http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-244870 Thank you very much for your reply. As said in the Tao Te Ching: "The essence of Tao is deep and unfathomable, yet it may be known by not trying to know." It is a really difficult concept to grasp, but I will try understanding it without making an effort to. I'll check out the references you gave in your previous comment. Thanks again for your time. Thank you very much for your reply.

As said in the Tao Te Ching:
“The essence of Tao is deep and unfathomable,
yet it may be known by not trying to know.”

It is a really difficult concept to grasp, but I will try understanding it without making an effort to.

I’ll check out the references you gave in your previous comment. Thanks again for your time.

]]> By: Jeff http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-244821 Jeff Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:48:03 +0000 http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-244821 Hey Alex, just keep in mind that actually trying to be one with the Tao is usually fruitless. To be one with the Tao you just have to be one with the Tao. By trying, you're already failing, because trying implies that you're aware of the effort, whereas being one with the Tao is effortless. That's why most people who are Taoists don't even know they are, or even what Taoism is. Paradoxical, I know, and it's something I'm still struggling with. I'd recommend a copy of The Tao of Pooh, because that really helped clarify the concepts for me, and explained them from a western view (through Winnie the Pooh). Also, watch Zorba the Greek...I'd consider him a Taoist cause he's spontaneous, free, and full of happiness whatever comes his way. Hey Alex, just keep in mind that actually trying to be one with the Tao is usually fruitless. To be one with the Tao you just have to be one with the Tao. By trying, you’re already failing, because trying implies that you’re aware of the effort, whereas being one with the Tao is effortless. That’s why most people who are Taoists don’t even know they are, or even what Taoism is. Paradoxical, I know, and it’s something I’m still struggling with.

I’d recommend a copy of The Tao of Pooh, because that really helped clarify the concepts for me, and explained them from a western view (through Winnie the Pooh). Also, watch Zorba the Greek…I’d consider him a Taoist cause he’s spontaneous, free, and full of happiness whatever comes his way.

]]> By: Alexander http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-244818 Alexander Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:35:04 +0000 http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-244818 I was busy just doing random searches on Taoism on Google and came across this post. What you said about feeling like you've always felt like you're a Taoist really caught my attention. Since last year I've been feeling an urge to become one with Tao. There was no major incident that really caused this urge, but I also believe I'm "called" to be a Taoist, if I can put it that way. One problem I'm encountering is that I don't really know where to start. I recently managed to get a copy of the Tao Te Ching,though I haven't read through it yet. Also, I don't know anyone who can give me advice on Taoism, as my family would probably freak out (i'm only 19). If you know any other good texts on Toaism please let me know. I was busy just doing random searches on Taoism on Google and came across this post.

What you said about feeling like you’ve always felt like you’re a Taoist really caught my attention. Since last year I’ve been feeling an urge to become one with Tao. There was no major incident that really caused this urge, but I also believe I’m “called” to be a Taoist, if I can put it that way.

One problem I’m encountering is that I don’t really know where to start. I recently managed to get a copy of the Tao Te Ching,though I haven’t read through it yet. Also, I don’t know anyone who can give me advice on Taoism, as my family would probably freak out (i’m only 19). If you know any other good texts on Toaism please let me know.

]]> By: Jeff http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-5605 Jeff Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:10:04 +0000 http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-5605 @Causalien — That's an interesting idea. I don't know enough about Buddhism or the history to make a comparison. I'm sure there are many similarities, but I think Buddhism is more of a religion. The painting of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vinegar_Tasters" rel="external" class="link_external" rel="nofollow">Three Vinegar Tasters</a> is supposed to demonstrate the fundamental differences. @Pearl — I know, I can be somewhat flippant in my relationships. Perhaps I push a girl into pushing me back. Sometimes that what it takes to grow. Of course, it takes the right type of girl. I definitely recommend another reading of the Tao Te Ching. It took me quite a while to understand it, but it comes with more experience and wisdom. @Causalien — That’s an interesting idea. I don’t know enough about Buddhism or the history to make a comparison. I’m sure there are many similarities, but I think Buddhism is more of a religion. The painting of the Three Vinegar Tasters is supposed to demonstrate the fundamental differences.

@Pearl — I know, I can be somewhat flippant in my relationships. Perhaps I push a girl into pushing me back. Sometimes that what it takes to grow. Of course, it takes the right type of girl.

I definitely recommend another reading of the Tao Te Ching. It took me quite a while to understand it, but it comes with more experience and wisdom.

]]> By: Pearl http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-5562 Pearl Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:42:21 +0000 http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-5562 > atheism (when I was dating an Anglican), agnosticism (after we broke up) lol, that speaks loads in brief of the relationship I dabbled with reading I Ching and Tae Te Ching as a teen. I didn't get it then. Might be worth a circuit back. > atheism (when I was dating an Anglican), agnosticism (after we broke up)
lol, that speaks loads in brief of the relationship

I dabbled with reading I Ching and Tae Te Ching as a teen. I didn’t get it then. Might be worth a circuit back.

]]> By: Causalien http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-5561 Causalien Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:02:26 +0000 http://equivocality.com/2007/07/13/becoming-one-with-the-tao/#comment-5561 I always believed that Taoism is the original intention of Buddha. I always believed that Taoism is the original intention of Buddha.

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