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[Mehmet]

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

[forestofclarity]

Welcome!

[Tommy]

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

[Tim the enchanter]

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 

[Forestgreen]

Härligt, välkommen hit.

[Tommy]

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 Thursday at 05:57 PM by Tommy

[Mehmet]

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

 

 

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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 yesterday at 09:47 AM by Mehmet

[Kati]

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  

[Trunk]

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.

 

[ChiDragon]

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!