Mehmet Posted September 10 Hello! My name is Mehmet. I’m from Sweden and have been exploring Taoist practices for many years, including qigong, meditation, and internal energy work. I’m here to learn more and deepen my understanding of Taoism through shared experiences. Looking forward to being part of the community. – Mehmet 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Posted September 10 Welcome to the forum, Nice to meet new members. I have not developed an interest in Taoism. Please, may I ask how you became interested in Taoism? I like Zen and Zen Buddhism. Also, auto mechanics. Have owned several cars over the years. All used and all with issues. So got an interest in auto mechanics. Found Zen Buddhism to be interesting as it seemed like a handbook of the human soul. Of course, opinions change over time. Would be interested to know what you like about Taoism?? Tommy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim the enchanter Posted September 11 On 10/09/2025 at 2:20 PM, Tommy said: Welcome to the forum, Nice to meet new members. I have not developed an interest in Taoism. Please, may I ask how you became interested in Taoism? I like Zen and Zen Buddhism. Also, auto mechanics. Have owned several cars over the years. All used and all with issues. So got an interest in auto mechanics. Found Zen Buddhism to be interesting as it seemed like a handbook of the human soul. Of course, opinions change over time. Would be interested to know what you like about Taoism?? Tommy Noted for next time I fear I'm being ripped off at the garage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forestgreen Posted September 11 Härligt, välkommen hit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Posted September 11 (edited) 3 hours ago, Tim the enchanter said: Noted for next time I fear I'm being ripped off at the garage I can only give you a non legal opinion for your situation. No legal advice. Disclaimer: that I do not take any responsibility for your use of my opinion. Whatever you decide to do after I stated my opinion will be your responsibility. CYA Edited September 11 by Tommy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mehmet Posted September 12 (edited) On 2025-09-10 at 3:20 PM, Tommy said: Welcome to the forum, Nice to meet new members. I have not developed an interest in Taoism. Please, may I ask how you became interested in Taoism? I like Zen and Zen Buddhism. Also, auto mechanics. Have owned several cars over the years. All used and all with issues. So got an interest in auto mechanics. Found Zen Buddhism to be interesting as it seemed like a handbook of the human soul. Of course, opinions change over time. Would be interested to know what you like about Taoism?? Tommy Thank you for the welcome. Since childhood I’ve felt energies moving in my body, without knowing what it was. Along the way, I came in contact with Taoism and qigong, and noticed that qigong helped me regulate and understand those energies. Taoism felt like one of the natural paths for me. Mehmet Edited September 12 by Mehmet 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kati Posted September 12 2 hours ago, Mehmet said: Since childhood I’ve felt energies moving in my body, without knowing what it was. Along the way, I came in contact with Taoism and qigong, and noticed that qigong helped me regulate and understand those energies. Welcome Mehmet i think you are exactly in the right place with your experiences. i can relate to your experience in childhood. i am glad that you found qigong and because of this, now all your childhood experiences make sense. at least i hope this is or will be the case for you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trunk Posted September 13 On 9/10/2025 at 6:20 AM, Tommy said: I like Zen and Zen Buddhism. On 9/12/2025 at 2:46 AM, Mehmet said: Since childhood I’ve felt energies moving in my body, without knowing what it was. Along the way, I came in contact with Taoism and qigong, and noticed that qigong helped me regulate and understand those energies. Taoism felt like one of the natural paths for me. Zen emphasizes simplicity, stillness. (and sometimes goes to excess in that way) Daoism emphasizes energetic work. (and sometimes goes to excess in that way) Some people say, ”To strengthen your qigong (Daoism), practice Zen. To strengthen your Zen, practice qigong.” cheers, and welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChiDragon Posted September 13 40 minutes ago, Trunk said: Daoism emphasizes energetic work. The reason for that is to have a healthier life for longevity and become an immortal. On 9/10/2025 at 2:17 AM, Mehmet said: My name is Mehmet. I’m from Sweden and have been exploring Taoist practices for many years, including qigong, meditation, and internal energy work. Welcome, Mehmet! The idealism in Taoism is to cope with nature in a natural way. It is to blend in and integrated oneself with nature as a whole. It is to generate all the positive aspects of nature and degenerate the negatives. Qigong and meditation are a good combination in Taoism practice. Hope to hear more from you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tommy Posted September 14 5 hours ago, ChiDragon said: The reason for that is to have a healthier life for longevity and become an immortal. Immortality is a figment of the imagination. Immortality is the idea of life never changing but everything changes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted September 15 Hi Mehmet. Welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
