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Yes I agree that the Western mainstream notion of human rights is indeed a byproduct of Christianity. E.g. read up on the history of China; imo absolutely appalling the treatment of women and children. I posted about it before, so will leave it at this.

You are the only one in control of your soul. All the rest is your own imagination. Be well.

that reminded me of your DDJ ch. 1 此兩者同出而異名 These two come from one origin but differ in name,

That’s what I think too.

Welcome to the forum.

Hi. Welcome to the forum. Yes I agree they are “solo endeavours”; and still good to meet others who also have a connection to “dao/source/god”. Impressive, lots of experience. And (like me) awareness of spirit and energy already as a child. Great to have you on the forum. Enjoy.

Good to see VH, used to love reading his books when younger.

That's imo a big advantage if you want to translate the DDJ.

Welcome to the forum. You might find the old posts of @Taoist Texts of interest.

Some people find it impossible to learn to graciously accept they got it wrong.

An excellent question, says grumpy old me. Here’s me: https://www.thedaobums.com/topic/55030-stranger-things/?do=findComment&comment=1066476 Seriously, it depends on your belief system, e.g. Soto Zen meditation. RC prayer.

Imo it’s full speed ahead to disaster, this “high tech”. Then again could be an age thing, grumpy old woman and all that. It’s a very good likeness.

That’s not the Buddha in the picture, that’s Budai.

Hi arion07. Wow, wonderful intro. Impressive range of experience you have already, being relatively young (I’m 70). Yes it’s been my experience too that celibacy has great rewards; and can be the true Way. We once had a younger person here who said they only encountered cultivation through manhuas and donghuas.* Great to have you on the forum. Enjoy. ~~~ * Both are art that focuses on characters who engage in cultivation. manhua 漫 畫 (man4 hua4) manga, comic 漫 unrestrained 畫 drawing donghua 動 畫 (dong4 hua4) animation 動 moving 畫 drawing

(Haven't read the linlk) it is my experience that to be a mystic means to be on my own with my God (and to be demonised by the 'religious').

"Wu Wei" is 'not stage-acting' i.e. be yourself.

They do nothing and yet there's nothing left undone. 無 為 而 無 不 為 (wu2 wei2 er2 wu2 bu4 wei2)  (DDJ ch. 48)

Hi. Welcome to the forum. Do you know your old username?

I’m so sorry. Sending you love.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Look, now he’s dyed his hair (probably so Nungali can’t find him) but the grumpy look gives him away.

a Basket case

Don’t deny yourself, let your bitterness rip, online it’s harmless. Is that ‘science believer’ your annoying brother again?

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hello, says the featherfoot man