Associate Professor Karyn Lai: The Yijing (Book of Changes) and Chinese Philosophy

China Talks: The China Aesthetic presented at The Chinese Garden of Friendship, Darling Harbour, 27th January 2012

[@kxlot79]

This was so great! Thanks so much for sharing! I got my PhD from KZbin University! 👩🏾‍🎓🤓📚

[@2martino3]

Fascinating lecture, the catch was impressive, but more impressive was the passion the information was presented, thank you!

[@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858]

Eldest daughter I don't know about passion. That can't be the right word. Passion for the ancient Chinese and the Greeks was something to be gotten rid of. Passion robs reason. Passion blinds. The five colors make the eye blind, you see._

[@kenmcrae8591]

Thank you Professor Karyn Lai for this very interesting and informative lecture. It was wonderful! I enjoyed it immensely and learned much from it. 31:13 - The Master Swordsman book. I love the master's way of teaching his young student the hard but important lesson of always being aware of your environment, or surroundings, that he may avoid attacks or getting hit. When he learned to retreat at the right time, only then was he permitted to handle the sword. Applied to martial art training, you learn how to stand first (stances), walk before you run (stepping), retreat before attack (running), and so on. Logically you would learn how to block an attack next, after learning how to run from it with dignity; but only because it is easier to learn blocking if you already know how to advance an attack, the principle of advancing (an attack) is taught next; and blocking attacks last, in terms of the order of the lessons. Of course being able to piece it all together in balanced and harmonious application is the crowning achievement of any martial training. 32:22 - The idea in Chinese martial arts of wearing out your opponent through properly timed and constructive retreating. That is the law or principle of "Retreat" taught in Hexagram 33: Wilhelm/Baynes English Translation www2.unipr.it/~deyoung/I_Ching_Wilhelm_Translation.html#33 1. "The power of the dark is ascending. The light retreats to security, so that the dark cannot encroach upon it. This retreat is a matter not of man's will but of natural law. Therefore in this case withdrawal is proper; it is the correct way to behave in order not to exhaust one's forces." 2. "Conditions are such that the hostile forces favored by the time are advancing. In this case retreat is the right course, and it is not to be confused with flight. Flight means saving oneself under any circumstances, whereas retreat is a sign of strength. We must be careful not to miss the right moment while we are in full possession of power and position."

[@rootrhythm]

What a great presentation. I didn’t expect to watch the whole video, but it was so fascinating and explained so well that I listened to the whole thing.

[@ahimsa_monika]

thank you for sharing this expression of devotion for the wonderful yijing!

[@alexandrosperakus7173]

Really great video! All the topics and ideas explained beautifully and in detail, leaving the unnecessary things aside. Great work!

[@bretta7057]

This was a fantastic, very clear explanation. Thank you!

[@ben_kaiser]

Incredible lecture. The points are so eloquently stated by the speaker.

[@dogupatree]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you. The I Ching is very interesting. Its worthwhile to study this.

[@beyondgirl1]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AutumnalSunflower]

fantastic bit of yang at 9:17, thank you benedict :)

[@JonathanDavisKookaburra]

When you consider the changing lines, it goes from 64 possible readings to tens of thousands of different possible readings.

[@yohphillips5796]

Karyn Lai did such a great job

[@saintpaddy4494]

The story of the master swordsman sounds incredible. It really seems like avoiding this violent structure of everything really shows the duality. Thank you so much I have learned so much!

[@rheadsouza8979]

Amazing perspective and lecture. Most amazing "Evidence" of the presence of the invisible we when You reached a point saying, this is the part I was disparaging.."and right in Cue the board fell. ro me t was how we are constantly in attunement and impacting the world

[@advadhuta]

Very impressed with the Professor. Wonderfully interesting and informative talk. Very helpful reference for my upcoming Qigong seminar. Thank-you. :-)

[@johngerletti5089]

Wonderful explanation🙏

[@venussam8605]

Very interesting, please more!

[@dtoad5576]

Wow, scroll down to see lot of very weird comments down here. Entertaining. Decent presentation , well done.

[@zakuiizaki4938]

Nice! Enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing this.^^

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

trying to chill with a few sage in potomac, around 3 today.. I cast the hexagram THE WELL as we chill, the rivers of the world carry pure water to all places in need the extension and irrigation of water, physically and metaphorically is the sustenance and betterment of the world today... it is abusive to not give water to drink before one does some deed, water always comes first, and clean pure water is best, America and Japan are great centers, peaceful in action now and nourishing, setting the means for pure water for all, these are times of peace

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

potomac is 天, its not really one neighborhood of earthly people, its heavenly souls from all over the universe wandering about (rivers of zen that are never the same)... westerners never really notice, but for the east, its an example, never becoming a city, yet serving all good souls, the conceptual mind lets go of grasping, kansha tame ni nomi

[@MostafaDawa]

now we have an exam on this😶. although we are a medicine students. who else?

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

Ultimately there is no conflict trying to chill with a few sage in potomac, around 3 today.. yesterday we replenished foods, jing and waters; other parts of the world draw forces that would be blockages away and likewise bring forth forces that are conducive, not a conscious unity but the eventuality of the world. Everyone has said the right things the now is eternal 慈悲の瞑想

[@Tubulous123]

Yes!!! Thank you!!! 1Nation4Life

[@SoulCompassNumerology]

Which iChing book was he using?

[@kuuvenpr]

Wow. Thanks!

[@studentemail6453]

19:32

[@anthonybatshon3715]

I would prefer getting to the point

[@leesanghwa8175]

易 = change = 10^5 = 100000 (?) 經 = 10^16 = 10000000000000000

[@leesanghwa8175]

Binary Number System

[@timjones4589]

Yo

[@shrimboy7492]

Very good talks. But I disagreed at 25:30... about cultivating relationship with family. In time of troubles, they all run away from u if it has something to do with money. That is a fact no matter how much cultivating u do. As for Sun Tzu treatise 30:30, the US understand this completely but it choose to wage war on lesser country like Iraq for profits to the US military industrial complex. It wouldn' dare attack Russia and China.

[@kartikacandrast.2937]

Mungkin segel 34, tapi embuh aku nebak wae...

[@timjones4589]

Thank u for this. Just Started watching. Look at the anglosaxon Alphabet. Supposedly there are even different "Reguläre" Alphabets. Im Half German. According to Wikipedia theres a classic albhabet with three or so additional Letters? But yea, Look at the European Alphabet in terms of complexity and then Look at any asian albhabet in terms of complexity, sttucturing, etc. I Dont Know What White History says, but Western europeans, think the britisch and German. Actually middle europeans, Right? Their #code, Let Me Just call it that. Is so easy to decipher. Imagine Some ancient asian superpower Seeing, hearing or reading this language for the first time. On one of dem trade routed, etc. Dey #think. The German are. Super Power??? Or the goths, highlanders, Power Rangers or who ever Ruled at the time. History really is written by the winners. And or the most evil intelligent shaolin Monks, viking Leaders or Sultans. Even So Called primitive people. Me thinks. Wanna Look for the easiest #civilization to #conquer in #ageofempires? Study Their language. #asia #versus #europe #vs #africa #vs #southamerica #vs #northamerica vs #australia Yo, ima #download #aoe Now.

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

Thanks iching, I am grateful for Ajna Chakra. The sensitive intuitive, energy sensing part of ourselves leading us to ultimate truth. I see water .. (This is slightly distorted to fit potomac but only for sake of clarity, its not commercially corrupt or anything) Wow, (japanese brace) this girl here is really not prestigious enough for me..(japanese brace) [i look at it though and it is reflecting my heart - this is about friend relationships not romance] The two native american girls (I am intuiting they are this based on words alone) Actually are... Thanksgiving is coming These natives seem very well off.. they have a bit more than everyone else, going with them will certain be maintaining m y normal way in the long run This is a documentary a out early colonial 420 America [Iching shows me ditching 1 set of girls for a other] Vicky you aeris and lily stay on lol 名誉

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

Iching says We now can get through Politeness and justness is no longer mistaken for weakness Although claires way is AWESOME it takes a zen mind and it needs D for amiability in everyday matters (Morgans league LEE) They are female Japans constitution I continue to buy weed for them, They continue to have the choju kanji technique ために地球 I havent allowed them inner circle But thats not offensive I am bowing to them sincerely but certain shrines are just not in place; They arent getting the best of me (thats by brace because this is not gaijin) [Divine Justice - matters of sagely rulers in unexpected places ---->] "Everyone is beautiful" crown chakra Japan is saying this girl is equally hot, but something is not right philosophically _____ 翡翠 的な (

[@Maharaaja.]

Philosophy??? The word comes from the philo (love) and sophia (wisdom) and so is literally as “the love of wisdom”. Does such term existed in Ancient China? Maybe you are talking about another way of thinking ?

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

China is backing away from taiwan with this move, this is a proportional yiching.. theres been peaceful resolution These ventures will continue to display thay - thank japanese

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

Btw im a mega immortal with infinite everything wise people now want to study my way Or at least aspire to attain something similar if i dont teach

[@user-hs6my7mt7b]

Japanese TeenNature Goddess⛩Potomac still nurses TeenFolk Fox Shinka+MCPD throatchakra w/ Punk Scene ______ Montgomery County Police Theyre saying if you say this You will have the grounded experiences you want The people we dont wqnt are afraid of this And energetically this has caused a huge problem Because those who try to be leaders should not be afraid of justice Health long run Here needs throat chakra But we had to be careful how This is the proper guided way to begin USA and this is with guys whove proven worthy Not facist Like, this is not mainstream, but japanese culture for instance Police is ultimately the name of virtue If they say You are getting known in maryland on the punk folk indie scenes You are living suburban Punk heritage with your own innocent original additions You will be Anything else is dangerous And with that established We then branch out Whose writing books Whose trying to make conscious magazines Poems Who is just chatting and being cool and at times wise... But basically.. in DC region If everyone is sitting White suburban punks Being hostile to police No good will come Thats stupidly disproportionate You can be a zen friend Checks and balances also Or you can be a fool and ignore it but then youll never get the real punk sound And that aint a bummer sound Youre trying to do some grounded stuff Parents are saying fox wisdom could be for this Definitely With consistently morality MCPD says, you are punk You are eastern, respecting american police These are the seeds of good And its a classic synergy Awesome zen masters! Aligned to wholesomeness Its a matter of worldpeace or not Human beings Are nations And individuals Studying japans perfect way? Iching Love master vol 1-77? Heck yess!!! Luxkily avoiding soo much gay drama So now you know why everything got better Traditionally classical Japan is known for it Now theyre saying it again THE PERFECT LOVE MASTER SAGE GUIDEBOOK 1-77 天 And if not we may as well not be alive Japanese karma Cures them all Not everyone will master it But everyone will know its there Not art of war Wisdom Truth of resources But still so overblown Real life Everyone was geeking over japans perfect way of love Wanting to study it or at least be inspired Japan CAUGHT YOU No blame Everything going better now NOT EVERY ONE PERSONALLY BUT SO MANY Improving the love factor A LOT. and mother earth BENEFITS LOVEMASTER GENE No avoiding it no one get hurt Stream the supreme heart wisdom THEY GO CRAZY FOR JAPAN (Openly admitted No one was studying an invasion)

[@ZeroPhilosopher]

There isn't much to learn here. This lady has no experience and just information of categorization