Vale of the Four Heavenly Kings: Taoism + Buddhism
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Discussing the teachings of Taoism and Buddhism. A place to expand understanding of these teachings and how they may be applied to our daily lives. Also, for those who are new to these ideas, ALL comments and questions are welcome.
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Please keep in mind that I would really enjoy other people's feedback or contribution. However, if there is no input I'm still willing to share my thoughts and feelings because I really care about all of you. I want to share my experience in the hope that if anyone reads it, that they may feel some benefit from my gesture.
My deepest wish for all of you!
Beginners reading about the Tao or Buddhism really have as much say in these matters as anyone else; we are all beginners...
I always try to leave room for comments as my offerings are only intended to be a starting point for discussion.
For the most part, I share whatever background knowledge I have that may help with terminology or significance to phrasing but otherwise my only purpose for commenting is to demonstrate my own willingness to share. Hopefully, you will feel to comfortable enough to share your own experience.
If we would like to see more trees, then we must begin to plant more seeds.
These are some videos of Shunryu Suzuki, who was one of the most beautiful roshi's. He is the author of a fantastic book called, "Zen Mind: Beginner's Mind" and it is a book that helped me so much over the years.
If you have patience to listen to Suzuki Roshi despite his strong accent, then I think you will find that is such an immensely compassionate and joyous soul; who's work in North America was crucial for our understanding of Zen in the West. Enjoy!
Discussion Forum
Personal Dharma Reflection 3 Replies
Started by Greg. Last reply by Greg May 13.
Tao Te Ching: Chapter 24 1 Reply
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Tao Te Ching: Chapter 26
Started by Greg Apr 30.
Tao Te Ching: Chapter 25
Started by Greg Apr 30.
Question and Answer: Zen and Christianity
Started by Greg Apr 30.
The Faith Mind 2 Replies
Started by Greg. Last reply by Greg Mar 26.
Tao Te Ching: Chapter 23 2 Replies
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The Life of the Buddha
Started by Greg Mar 21.
Tao Te Ching: Chapter 22 2 Replies
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Tao Te Ching: Chapter 21 1 Reply
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One Hand Clapping #1 1 Reply
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Tao Te Ching: Chapter 20 2 Replies
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Tao Te Ching: Chapter 19 1 Reply
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Tao Te Ching: Chapter 18 1 Reply
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The Empty Boat
Started by Greg Feb 21.
Tao Te Ching: Chapter 17 1 Reply
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Home 1 Reply
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Tao Te Ching: Chapter 16 1 Reply
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Where Buddhism Meets Science
Started by Greg Feb 11.
Tao Te Ching: Chapter 15 1 Reply
Started by Greg. Last reply by Greg Feb 9.
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Comment by Vicki Jenkins on March 21, 2010 at 8:41am - That was breath~takingly beautiful, Greg, thanks so much for sharing that!! Your whole group is just wonder~full !! Thank you so much for creating it for Soul Garden. An exquisite Zen space.
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Comment by Greg on March 21, 2010 at 12:32am
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Comment by Arieljoy Fine on March 5, 2010 at 3:02am -
Namaste,
I found this on YouTube and I really want to share it because it is so beautiful and also relevant to this group. I hope you enjoy it.
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Comment by Greg on March 3, 2010 at 6:19pm
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Comment by Greg on February 23, 2010 at 12:27am
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Comment by Arieljoy Fine on February 20, 2010 at 3:49am
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Very Beautiful...Enjoy
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Comment by Greg on January 25, 2010 at 10:28pm
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Comment by Vicki Jenkins on January 22, 2010 at 6:19pm
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I studied the Tao with a friend and we both read Wayne Dyer's book:
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao
We would read a daily Tao verse and meditate upon it and then discuss how it had moved or effected us. I must say, it was powerful and truly brought major change and evolution toward both of our enlightenment. Both of our lives changed for the better drastically.
I would recommend this book highly for personal inner seeking.
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Comment by Victoria Byers on January 22, 2010 at 2:41pm -
'Evil must itself fall at the very moment it has wholly overcome the good, and thus consumed the energy to which it owed it's duration.'
I love that one...
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Comment by Christopher Witecki on January 16, 2010 at 10:09pm -
I am loving the way this group is growing and sharing valuable information! I am going to feature it under the CLUBS menu .. though the name is too long, so pardon if i paraphrase.
Keep up the awesome videos and work!
Christopher
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