Welcome

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Newcomer Corner

New users can feel free to post here to tell us more about yourself or your interests as you get used to the rest of the forum. Glad you're here :)

Daoist Discussion

1. 道家学说,
2. Systems and Teachers of,
3. Interviews,
4. Gathering Questions

Discussion focused specifically on Dàojiā (Taoist) teachings and practices as expressed through cultivation practices such as Tàijíquán 太極拳 (T'ai Chi Ch'uan), Qìgōng 氣功, Bāguàzhǎng 八卦掌, Nèigōng 內功, and Zuòwàng 坐忘
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Daoist Textual Studies

1. Daodejing,
2. Huahujing,
3. Wenzi,
4. Zhuangzi,
5. Neiye,
6. Liezi,
7. Miscellaneous Daoist Texts,
8. Confucian Philosophy,
9. Yijing

Discussion on the Dàozàng 道藏, Daoist canon, exploring the philosophical, historical, and literary meaning of Daoist texts
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General Discussion

1. Buddhist Discussion,
2. Hindu Discussion,
3. Esoteric and Occult Discussion,
4. Group Studies,
5. Healing Circle,
6. Healthy Bums,
7. Lending Library

Eclectic discussion across a wide range of spiritual thought and practice. As long as you are up for a good time and remain respectful, you're welcome to discuss your path.
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Personal Practice Discussion

1. Astral Monk,
2. Machin Shin,
3. Sebastian

Daily cultivation practice journals for The Dao Bums. Would you like one too? All you need to do is ask. :)

Local Meetups

1. Upcoming Events

Creating local peer-to-peer internal arts community. Training partners, training parties, get together. No Cost associated.

Sub-forum may announce upcoming events such as a conference, training, or get-together which requires payment or not.

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Nuwa

1. Women's Sanctuary

Women's Cultivation Area
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Mount Kunlun - Grotto Garden

Men's and Women's Cultivation Area
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Fuxi

1. Men's Haven

Men's Cultivation Area
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Off Topic

We are a loose knit group with varied interests. Feel free to discuss anything on your mind. Forum rules apply.

Forum and Tech Support

Discussions regarding the forum itself, including technical support questions and issues.

Wéi Wú Wéi - 為無為

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Hùn Dùn - 混沌 - Primordial Chaos

Posts sent to a nebulous state of TDB before heaven and earth. It is chaos for some and returning home for others.
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