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Tea Time Taoism Q&A 2!

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George Thompson

George Thompson

Күн бұрын

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@herashakir9179
@herashakir9179 4 жыл бұрын
I love how he talked about his wife. And appreciating the parts of her that didn't make sense to him at first but then realizing how lovely those sides were as well :)
@davidkim2005
@davidkim2005 6 жыл бұрын
I like the way Master Gu speaks. In regards to the first question/answer, it is very similar to understanding the cyclic nature of reality and the law of impermanence as frequently mentioned in Buddhism. Taoism and Zen actually have a lot in common. Been loving these Tea Time videos, keep it up!
@frankm.2850
@frankm.2850 6 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't be too surprising, since Zen is the result of the cross-pollination of Buddhism & Daoism! :)
@sandraduff2490
@sandraduff2490 4 жыл бұрын
You are blessed to be there and experience the path you are following in place where the philosophy was born. Very encouraging for young generation. As this is the only way to live. May you continue to grow and share your knowledge and wisdom. 😇
@melaniecarroll5755
@melaniecarroll5755 6 жыл бұрын
I have just begun to learn about Taoism (with in the past few days), and I can say from watching your videos I feel it is something that I need in my life. I've been searching for this for a long time and didn't know it existed. Thank you for sharing this information for people like me who have never had the opportunity to know it.
@George-Thompson
@George-Thompson 6 жыл бұрын
glad you found us. best of luck on your journey!
@Reree-gz5bg
@Reree-gz5bg 3 жыл бұрын
💖💖💖 Me too! Melanie 🤝
@Andre_Villon
@Andre_Villon 6 жыл бұрын
They say love & happiness is what's missing in this world, when contentment and serenity is what's needed most. One can't love or be happy without being serene and content with themselves. Very insightful. - André ☯
@dionisakissakis2297
@dionisakissakis2297 6 жыл бұрын
i agree with that.i believe the reason people lack compassion is lack of contentment with themselves and their lives/pasts wich makes them feel "justified" to project that pain onto others.
@_Wai_Wai_
@_Wai_Wai_ 5 жыл бұрын
I get from all this, see everything in perspective. even though things may seem ugly and wrong here and now, see it from a larger picture, and don't let the little things disturb your peace of mind.
@EvaEvaEvaEva2023
@EvaEvaEvaEva2023 6 жыл бұрын
A little of Master Gu' s advice is just what I needed today to put things into the right light. Thank you, George, and Master Gu.
@pukofthewilds9000
@pukofthewilds9000 6 жыл бұрын
I fell asleep listening to this a few night ago, and in my dream I met you, George. I can't remember what we talked about, but it was a Good dream. Ive never met you, yet somehow I feel I know you. Anyway! Thank you for these videos! They have definitely helped me find my way in life. Blessing to you and master Gu and everyone you meet!
@danniecarey4040
@danniecarey4040 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your story about your relationship with your wife. You could not imagine how similar my current situation is. I'm so grateful to have met you ( so to speak) at this particular time. Thank you!
@alim8167
@alim8167 2 жыл бұрын
Please can you run a video series on the tao de jing - one video per chapter outlining the meaning and examples in the modern context. I love this tea room I fell like I am there in the mountains of China sitting at the tea table with you. Thank you.
@333johno
@333johno 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am from the UK and I am following the Daoist path, my teachers are books, and your great youtube program of teachings, were I live in the UK there are no Daoist groups or teachers, so I have to do the best I can, , thank you so much for your programs, they have been so helpful, so thank you Master Gu, and George
@tekstydodruku
@tekstydodruku 6 жыл бұрын
congrats on your great channel. Very interesting life you live :)
@gabsave
@gabsave 5 жыл бұрын
Always know that if you can't handle a stressful situation that's bothering you, it just shows that your Yin, Yang needs balancing either through herbs or some other method.
@ee.es00
@ee.es00 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this; we need more videos like this on youtube.
@RmcK444
@RmcK444 6 жыл бұрын
I would like to hear more about the taoist lifestyle and including the aesthetics (like the ribbon hanging from the side etc) I love the Tea Time series & look forward to more if you have the time. :-) The question I have is..since I began Mater Gu's meditation series, I began to venture off and imagine myself as a tree, then I become the bird on the tree and so forth, even becoming water. It is the most amazing experience, is this a Taoist meditation? I find myself so rested and more bonded with nature/cosmos (instead of feeling in this western society..so removed) I am so grateful to you and Master Gu.
@davegarciaofficial
@davegarciaofficial 5 жыл бұрын
Ryn McKenna .may I ask what meditation “series” you are referring to?
@coertzenjfs
@coertzenjfs 6 жыл бұрын
I like Master Gu's answer in the beginning but I think it shorts something. I was reading the Tao te Ching Chapter Twenty-Seven and I think that chapter explains it nicely. All things in life is a lesson and the one that does not treat it as a lesson is confused.
@johnvanegmond1812
@johnvanegmond1812 5 жыл бұрын
Yes. For myself, struggle happens when I lack understanding. Once I understand, things are as they are and I am at peace again.
@uliuli8997
@uliuli8997 3 жыл бұрын
Everything is about Qi. 🙏📿Truer words were never spoken.
@ee.es00
@ee.es00 5 жыл бұрын
Down to earth practicioner. Very good to see. Sharp angles are avoided in Feng shui too.
@simonknight4092
@simonknight4092 6 жыл бұрын
Really love this💕. Brings calmness and peace👍
@gianmarcoferone
@gianmarcoferone 6 жыл бұрын
I'm GianMarco, from Southern Italy. First of all, thanks for the great work you and Master Gu are doing to introduce Taoism in the western culture and in our lives. I don't know if this comment section is the right place to ask a question, but I'll try. Two days ago, I saw a sparrow resting on a stem and it impressed me very much. It made me wonder how something so lively could lean against something so fragile without breaking it. Only yesterday I realized this scene perfectly answered to an existential question that's been going around my head for months. My question is: What does Master Gu think about this experience I had? And more in general, what does Taoism say about learning from nature and listening to it to answer our human questions?
@atrumluminarium
@atrumluminarium 6 жыл бұрын
I was expecting a very deep and philosophical answer to the ribbon question lol
@kanaanieunicerobert8742
@kanaanieunicerobert8742 2 жыл бұрын
He is the pass to knowing... We are Home.👍
@lynnmckenna9934
@lynnmckenna9934 6 жыл бұрын
I am enjoying these videos from the core of my spirit✨✨✨✨
@kanaanieunicerobert8742
@kanaanieunicerobert8742 2 жыл бұрын
The Theory is Circular and Revolutionaly🍓
@SpirallingUpwards
@SpirallingUpwards 6 жыл бұрын
Ohh, "everything is about qi". This connects with my recent musings on oneness and qi.
@JoeRoganPodcastirl
@JoeRoganPodcastirl 2 жыл бұрын
This is an amazing channel.
@GHa_teaandstuff
@GHa_teaandstuff 6 жыл бұрын
THX for taking up my silly question about the ribbons! Now I know what to call these attachments to my taiji-shirt: decorative bathroom - ribbons. :-)
@cOFfeecRAZy---369
@cOFfeecRAZy---369 6 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome!
@mattpaskell4687
@mattpaskell4687 6 жыл бұрын
Cool episode .I had a question for master gu which is what are his thoughts on the book YI Ching Book Of Change and do taoist consult it .Great channel again
@tylryt
@tylryt 5 жыл бұрын
New to the channel and love it! Where are these videos being taken?
@nasha657
@nasha657 6 жыл бұрын
Great videos! If you have the chance ,it will be good to find out Master Gu s thoughts about karma and fate.thx
@caminodelcorazon
@caminodelcorazon 6 жыл бұрын
💓 thank you
@jofox8066
@jofox8066 6 жыл бұрын
Thank-you!
@alexardov
@alexardov 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I really like your videos and I'm watching them all in a row. You mentioned a couple of time the possibility to take a meditation course, however if I go to the online academy I only see the possibility to subscribe to a one year membership with everything included. Do you know if it is possible to access only part of the courses? Or do a shorter subscription to try and see if I like it? Thanks a lot!
@Kostly
@Kostly 3 жыл бұрын
Sour things are the best things in life.
@calc2323
@calc2323 6 жыл бұрын
Curious about your opinion on alcohol and drugs. I'd also be interested to hear about your stance on politics. Since politics is our social method of organising society it strikes me as being deeply important for people for whom nature and naturalistic living is very important given the fact that our political moment makes it very difficult to do this. Should a Daoist accept negative political realities as part of the universe's broader machinations or be an active and engaged political agent?
@wiser.kinder.calmer.6530
@wiser.kinder.calmer.6530 6 жыл бұрын
I have a question about Daoist gods and certain daoist rituals. My understanding is that daoism isn't an organizied religion and that religious ritural is much more of a Confucius idea not daoist. But at the daoist temples in China they have many gods and even have certain ways in which you are supposed to show respect. But I don't know if these gods have a place in my personal understanding of the dao
@cecillewolters1995
@cecillewolters1995 5 жыл бұрын
How can one express hard emotions like crying and being mad, in a healthy and unharming way?
@uliuli8997
@uliuli8997 3 жыл бұрын
We are all human...and experience a multitude of emotions. Staying in Balance is the goal. But sometimes.....we go outside that Balance. But...the key is to get back in that Balance...and not live outside that balance point. I say...Return to Balance as quickly as you can.
@Viv8ldi
@Viv8ldi 4 жыл бұрын
Which is more impotant for an daoist: Thai Chi or Chi Gong?
@vivianp5962
@vivianp5962 5 жыл бұрын
I did not understand the 1st question's answer. Which is the one i needed most answered :/
@Tuberted
@Tuberted 5 жыл бұрын
I would like to ask question please? I understand Karma and reincarnation and believe. However, I have a Grandfather that was a very bad man and committed many crimes. Is there any Taoist thought on generational curse like there is in other religions? Thank you.
@bkr_418
@bkr_418 5 жыл бұрын
How do you brew your tea? 🙂
@victoriaburgess700
@victoriaburgess700 Жыл бұрын
Great video. However being compassionate doesn’t mean being a doormat. Sometimes we must recognize when a relationship, job, etc is just not working and must walk away for the sake of our own health; could staying in a “relationship” that’s not working be a sign of codependency? Perhaps the “other” is being too rigid and unwilling to change. I believe practicing being compassionate with oneself, first, may be to move on. Someone or something better will come along. Peace!
@davebeecher6579
@davebeecher6579 5 жыл бұрын
thinking about souls on internet, peace to all
@Yoshieatsrice
@Yoshieatsrice 6 жыл бұрын
Which translation of Tao Te Ching would you recommend? Also, great videos , love you guys!
@Yoshieatsrice
@Yoshieatsrice 6 жыл бұрын
George Thompson thank you so much!
@ramonpons9614
@ramonpons9614 6 жыл бұрын
If someone doasn't know how to aporoach daoism: 1- lie zi, 2- zhuang zi, 3- lao zi
@patricklo753
@patricklo753 6 жыл бұрын
U need to be the new prime minister of Britain.
@patricklo753
@patricklo753 6 жыл бұрын
George Thompson yes and u should make a Taoist association in the U.K. when u finish studying with master Gu. There is one in France but not in the U.K. yet.
@screachog-reilige
@screachog-reilige 5 жыл бұрын
The job is open at the moment but I hope George isnt a Tory!
@U-Turn-od6bo
@U-Turn-od6bo 6 жыл бұрын
does the book of changes 《周易》 related to Taoism?
@krazzysu
@krazzysu 6 жыл бұрын
U-Turn 3214 is* not "does" :)
@1258-Eckhart
@1258-Eckhart 6 жыл бұрын
A rather embarrassingly simple question: In the Taiji-roundel, does it matter which side is white, which black? For example, I never see them top and bottom (!). Wikipedia shows white on the left side (left-brain?).
@gabryg1849
@gabryg1849 Жыл бұрын
So gentle and enriching, Many tganks Master Gu and George for share these contents.. I d like to ask You furthemore, if there is a possibility and way to make a free donation for support Your work and School.. Grazie di nuovo, 🙏
@George-Thompson
@George-Thompson Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words about our content. It's wonderful to see people appreciate and benefit from what we do! 🙏
@SkipinlLA
@SkipinlLA 6 жыл бұрын
who is in the picture behind Master Gu?
@afrosamuri05
@afrosamuri05 5 жыл бұрын
0:33 did that Asian dude just flip us the middle finger. 😲
@truthseeker1871
@truthseeker1871 5 жыл бұрын
Orfa, you on the money, Bro. A finger it was. ******
@birgitbofarull4410
@birgitbofarull4410 4 жыл бұрын
Is there an email contact? Thank you.
@jamespatrick4654
@jamespatrick4654 6 жыл бұрын
Toaist's like to look good ?.That's a new one.
@kanaanieunicerobert8742
@kanaanieunicerobert8742 2 жыл бұрын
I just can't afford to be Skeptical,, 🌛👍
@bazaamo
@bazaamo 5 жыл бұрын
❤️
@truthseeker1871
@truthseeker1871 5 жыл бұрын
OK, so much for your beginning nonsense. Try this: This too shall pass. How simple can it get? Grow a pair, will you, people.
@rbvp45
@rbvp45 2 жыл бұрын
I love your talks, but you should stop speaking badly of Socrates' wife. Socrates himself was known for being very ugly and extremely annoying. You would have probably not liked him if you met him. Best wishes from a student of the classics ;)
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