.:[Double Click To][Close]:.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Taoism: Truth

I came across the principles of Taosim and find great truth in them. I wanted to share one of the principles here that particularly struck me:
Principle #3. Manifestations of the Tao
Do not develop the nature which is of man,but develop the nature which is of God. — Chuang Tzu
Taoism acknowledges man's inherent intellectual limitations and consequently avoids concepts that cannot be tested and verified by practical application — reason alone is not to be trusted. This prerequisite requires the Taoist to learn by observing concrete manifestations ("teh") of larger universal forces and not rely upon speculation alone. In this regard, Nature serves as the uncorrupted manifestation of the Heavens and the model from which a Taoist should take his instruction. By contrast, the nature of Man, as manifested in Society, represents an unending source of confusion and is to be regarded with caution and suspicion. This duality — Nature versus Society — is a distinctly Taoist principle.


More information regarding Taoism:

A 2,500-plus-year-old spiritual practice, Taoism (not unlike Zen) is like a "finger pointing at the moon." That is, Taoism states that words are just a sign to point to the nonconceptual ultimate reality. It is of value to not obsess over the conceptual pointer but to see the ultimate reality clearly. -Jeff Rasmussen, Ph.D
 
Design by emfaruq. All Rights Reserved.