Daoist Discussion

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1. Contradiction ?

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   By CloudHands, May 10, 2019
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2. A Conversation with ChatGPT about spiritual practice, no-mind, neidan and emotions

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   By AmberOwl, February 8, 2023
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3. The teaching of Quanzhen

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   By Vitalii, November 14, 2013
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4. Scientific Approach to Practice

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   By findley, March 22, 2012
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5. Can jing be replenished?

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   By kino, November 1, 2023   

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6. Taoist logic?

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   By wandelaar, May 20, 2018
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7. Taoism and Karma

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   By Kali Yuga, October 14, 2011
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8. The Goal

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   By Arkady Shadursky, March 2, 2017
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9. Celestial Master deification of incarnated Lao Tzu and the Great Yin

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   By voidisyinyang, August 2, 2017
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10. What is Dao?

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    By opendao, February 16, 2016
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11. Neidan ( all experiences and opinions wanted)

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    By Clouded_mirror, December 11, 2018   

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12. What else is there to do, after being able to meditate on emptiness?

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    By Phoenix3, June 23, 2018
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13. Is philosophical Daoism (daojia) agnostic?

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    By thinker, March 30, 2015
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14. Is ‘Dao’ more easily translated as ‘God’, or ‘Nature’?

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    By Phoenix3, July 30, 2018
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15. What is Immortality?

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    By Lost in Translation, November 2, 2017
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16. Requirement for Celibacy in Neigong Training

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    By opendao, May 17, 2015
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17. Recognizing Reality

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    By deci belle, August 11, 2014
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18. Taoist meditation

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    By wandelaar, December 14, 2018
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19. Pyrokinesis Discussion

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    By XianGong, December 4, 2020
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20. Hou Tian vs Xian Tian & Xiao Yao Pai

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    By effilang, October 11, 2013
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21. The Compassionate Daoist vs. the Compassionate buddhist

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    By Cheshire Cat, September 5, 2013
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22. Yi Jin Jing/ Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Exercises

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    By Thrice Daily, November 1, 2024   

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23. Mind Body cultivation

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    By Maddie, January 21, 2023
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24. When John Chang says....

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    By Awen, June 21, 2013
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25. Pre-Heaven Qi, lost forever?

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    By MooNiNite, February 17, 2015
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26. Liu I-Ming 18th century Taoist Adept

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    By fatguyslim, June 8, 2011
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27. Everything is illusion.

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    By effilang, August 13, 2013
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28. Advance Energy Techniques

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    By Sifu ReL, March 26, 2012
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29. Damo Mitchell - Need Advice

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    By Rio, August 22, 2025
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30. Zhan Zhuang is Not for Beginners

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    By forestofclarity, October 4, 2025
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