Hello, and a question about TTC.

[rezonator]

.Hello all. I need clarification on something if you would. Stephen Mitchell's translation states in Ch. 2 that:

 

being and non-being create each other

 

This chapter shows the unity of opposites, how they rely on each other and define each other. But "non-being" isn't a thing, it doesn't exist. Therefore it cant be differentiated from. Being just is, just as existence just is. I don't see this in other translations. Am I being too nit-picky?

 

What is your favorite translation?

 

thanks,

j..

 

 

Sorry, found my answer. Still looking for favorite translations....

Edited June 26, 2013 by rezonator

[Chang]

Welcome Rezonator.

 

My favourite translation is still the one I read first by Gia-Fu Feng

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tao-Te-Ching-Lao-Tsu/dp/0307949303/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372270026&sr=8-1&keywords=jane+english

[ChiDragon]

Chapter 2
1. Everyone, on earth, knows beauty as beauty,
2. Then, saw ugliness.
3. Everyone knows kindness as kindness,
4. Then, saw evil.
5. Therefore,
6. Solid and space coexisted;
7. Difficulty and easiness mutually succeeded;
8. Long and short mutually formed;
9. High and low mutually encompassed;
10. Melodies and songs mutually harmonized;
11. Front and back mutually trailed;
12. Always the same.
13. Sage handles matters in a natural manner.
14. Gives silent instructions.
15. Let things be with no interference;
16. Rear without possession.
17. Sustain without domination.
18. Success without dwelling.
19. Because of, only if, one was not dwelling,
20. Thus merits do not vanish.

[Marblehead]

Hi Rezonator. Welocme.

 

Check this site out, find the one that feels best for you then you can buy the translation and get all the intro and notes stuff.

 

http://terebess.hu/english/lexikon/l.html

 

Personally, my favorite is Henricks'.

[rezonator]

Thank you Chang, ChiDragon, Marblehead. I'm new to this, and I'm sure to have many questions in the future.

[Marblehead]

Thank you Chang, ChiDragon, Marblehead. I'm new to this, and I'm sure to have many questions in the future.

 

Sure. Just start a thread in whatever sub-forum you think it best fits and go for it. There will always be someone around to discuss with you.

[silent thunder]

Welcome Rezonator.

 

My favourite translation is still the one I read first by Gia-Fu Feng

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tao-Te-Ching-Lao-Tsu/dp/0307949303/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1372270026&sr=8-1&keywords=jane+english

 

My favorite as well. It's sitting on my desk, open to verse eleven at this moment.

[rezonator]

Another question, is anyone familiar with Long White Cloud Qigong? Its an online course (free) and it appears pretty comprehensive. But I have no way of knowing for sure. I found it on youtube.

 

thanks,

j..

[ChiDragon]

May we see what you have found on youtube.....???

[rezonator]

http://longwhitecloudqigong.com/online-courses/

 

This is the website, they have a bunch of videos that you can watch as well as reading material.

 

thanks,

j..

[ChiDragon]

This video has more movements.

Based on observation, it seems to me that some of the movements are some basic physical exercises in junior high school.

[rezonator]

So what should I be looking for? I know nothing about Qigong, I've only found it through my recent interest (obsession) in the Tao Te Ching.

 

j..

[ChiDragon]

You should look for something like Tai Ji Chuan or similar like involving breathing and with movements holistically. Another words, all the body parts are moving spontaneously and slowly in synchronize with the breathing.

Edited June 29, 2013 by ChiDragon

[rezonator]

Ok thanks. Im confused though. That looks like what I know as Tai Chi, people have been recommending Qigong. How are these different? Lets pretend I know nothing about what Im talking about.

[Marblehead]

Lets pretend I know nothing about what Im talking about.

I often operate from that position and I don't even have to pretend.

[RiverSnake]

DP

Edited June 30, 2013 by OldGreen

[ChiDragon]

Difference between Tai Ji and Chi Kung