How to Meditate like a Taoist Master | Tea Time Taoism

[@Sannyasin]

"5 Taoist Meditation" 1. Visualize a Peaceful Image 2. Incorporate sound into your meditation as if it is music. 3. Find joy in your heightened awareness of the world around you. 4. Naturally, let your breath slow down. 5. Repeat Mind Language (Xin, Ping, Qi, He)

[@enterthevoidIi]

Find joy is something that leads to problems. It requires action and duality. What if I can't find joy?

[@younguzithug]

Then wait for it

[@MaxMustermann-ze1iv]

@@enterthevoidIi the goal is to find joy without action trough passivity

[@MrBboyle1]

6. Buy our course

[@valterjose]

Thank you

[@infinitenothingness]

Let go of all concepts, and allow the universe to meditate "you".

[@blackonblack191]

When you try to look smart

[@TheDeepening718]

When the formulator of those concepts is seen to be just another concept, All concepts will cease.

[@furqueue9590]

Creative poetry and a waste of time

[@BitchItsJules]

What is the universe. What is you???

[@furqueue9590]

@@BitchItsJules Good. The essence of Daoism summed up in one question.

[@Durzo1259]

I think one of the biggest hurdles is when you start getting deeper, then get a taste of clarity or "higher consciousness." The natural response is to try to cling to it, push yourself toward it, force your mind to pursue it in anticipation of greater rewards to come. Do not do this. Do not seize it. Do not dictate what form it takes. Stop trying to order it's arrival-time.

[@jenkinsmcgee5083]

Very true, well said friend.

[@seanhand396]

I have started meditation about a week ago and on the third day, I really started to feel the energy. I could feel it and I could see it as my eyes closed. Every time I do not feel like meditating, I go do it. And once I start, I cannot stop until I feel a certain smile and happiness within myself. The meditations usually last an hour at most; and I gotta say, I feel wonderful.

[@thakurboys5962]

isn't it too fast.

[@gquinn6086]

Cool! Keep it up!

[@freddickens9291]

Just rember the world we live in today is not out final home. There a better home awaiting for us in the sky. And yes your true love one will also be there waiting to great you! So don't worry be happy!

[@james-md1cf]

Ive been meditating for the last half as well. When you feel suddenly happy while you meditate you activate the pineal gland or third eye, you will start feeling a soreness on the front of your head as well and start seeing different colors

[@johnnyhenderson6207]

Good for you pal, so many give up on meditation when there is an unpleasant moment and never take it up again, even pain can become buoyant lighter and more transparent in meditation, another wonderful thing I have discovered is that everything you have done said and even dreamed is stored somewhere in the mind, keep keeping Sean.

[@maxybrew]

The angle/scenery/lighting for this video 👌🏼

[@uliuli8997]

When my Xi taught me the components of his style of Taoist Meditation as he learned it from his Master...he made it very clear..."this is how it's gonna be taught by me. If you don't like it...or want to improve it...go down the street. Let's begin." 51 years later...no regerts.

[@VitomirMilosevic]

To pay atention...focus on inside and outside can make One boundless. No bounderies is our true nature.Good video. Love & respect from Slovenija.

[@PeachesCourage]

When I come out of meditation refreshed I have done it right for me 🌱

[@George-Thompson]

🙏

[@MultiWeb23]

Clearly the cradle of Zen Buddhism ♡

[@jackwolf4294]

Wow! George and Master Gu - this was a pretty profound video for me. I've been working on my meditation for some time now using what one might call the various 'traditional' methods (such as counting, thought clearing/empty mind etc.), yet I would always fall into a pattern of my own. I kept trying to correct the pattern so it would fall into line with the more traditional ways. And now I see Master Gu basically explaining that way I have always naturally been drawn to! Seems I was doing a kind of Taoist meditation all along and not known it! Pretty mind blowing. Thank you both!

[@grlpeterson]

I've found that finding a droning sound to listen to by earphones or such and becoming wrapped within that sound is the fastest way to feel completely empty and to begin to forget my body and space. The breath very naturally slows easily within minutes. I've had many an hour or two long session like this and a few experiences coming back from meditation with a very detached but samadhi- like experience following for hours after.

[@Joseph-rx1do]

📌 Great video, but I don’t know if someone actually needs to hear this, you've got to stop saving all your money. Venture into investing some, if you really want financial stability.

[@rupert1438]

@@Joseph-rx1do Lately I've been thinking of buying cryptocurrency or stocks for retirement, I've set asides $350k to invest but along the line, I usually get cold feet, maybe because I have no idea what I'm doing, please I could really use some guidelines.

[@firearms914]

@@rupert1438 Even with the right technique and assets some investors would still make more than others, as an investor, you should've known that by now, nothing beats experience and that's final, personally I had to reach out to a market analyst for guidance which is how I was able to grow my account close to a million, withdraw my profit right before the correction and now I'm buying again

[@rupert1438]

@@firearms914 who is your financial coach, do you mind hooking me up?

[@insidebriansmind]

I had tried Headspace and found myself having panic attacks. This form of meditation was something I was taught was a young child and it was very easy, fun and natural for me.Thank you, this has reminded my that I was already following The Way

[@frankmartin7015]

you can never ever empty your mind. Thoughts are like your heartbeat, your metabolism. What you can silence is your active thinking. and not holding on to your thoughts or chase them. let them go, they are welcome to appear and they are welcome to go

[@steffen3]

If you progress in meditation the break between two thoughts will grow and grow. But at first you need 20-200 hours of meditation training.

[@jenkinsmcgee5083]

Life becomes so beautiful when meditation becomes a habit, it is well worth the investment of time ♥

[@furqueue9590]

Nope. Incorrect. You should spend more time investigating and accomplishing and less time trying to sound clever on a keyboard.

[@Mr.NobodyEver]

I hear what you are saying but I respectfully disagree. Study Tao teaching in depth and you will find that all that you have held on to that makes up who you are as a character can be forgotten or let go or erased. Once erased…you then can rebuild. What you rebuild with is up to you. Some could choose to rebuild on nothingness and join in with nature and let nature guide the way, not anything else. Good luck 👍

[@TheFIreBird24]

​@@furqueue9590What do you propose then? You have the burden of proof. I'm not being argumentative, merely curious as to your thoughts.

[@davidhoyt9835]

I'm enjoying these videos very much. I have never been into meditation, largely because I did not understand it and found it impossible to "empty" my mind. The explanations/examples here made a lot os sense to me and I know I can do this now. This is a big deal for me. Thank you!

[@davebeecher6579]

I thank you, I hope the world will appreciate and benefit, peace and LOVE to all

[@uliuli201]

Like a Ocean Wave....In...Out...In...Out. With each Breath in...With each Breath out. Nothing lasting more than a few seconds. I gotta pay a bill....In....Out. I gotta....In...Out. Nothing more...Nothing Less. And practice...lots and lots of Breathing. Thank you for your Wisdom of Tao. 📿🙏📿🙏

[@yourmom-pr8ht]

Amazing ! I love taoism, it feels right for me... Reading the tao te ching helps me a lot with my anxiety...

[@karared5980]

Just take care. It's incredibly difficult to translate (as the meaning of every sentence is implicit) and there are some 150+ versions in English and each of them are wildly different and none of them 100% correct (there isn't even an original in Chinese). Take it as a thought-provoking piece of work, but don't take it as gospel.

[@hoseungjung1635]

I have been stressed by other meditation methods. Master Gu's explanation has liberated me. Thank you!

[@BoriZ]

Always look forward to your videos George. They bring me a lot of calm and peace, keep em coming!

[@NK-te1lo]

"Calm Heart - Harmonious Energy" effectively the meaning of the Chinese phrase Master Gu spoke of. That is, when one is "Calm", i.e. mindful of own Thoughts and emotions, mindful of own Reactions to everything, minds what one 'feels', then, the Result is a "Harmonious Flow of Energy", the Life force, the Chi. Then, Health, Happiness, and Well-being - come as a Result.

[@jamesbnorman1]

I love this channel. I am so happy you found this place to share with the world. Peace and be well.

[@ZiaElohka]

Thank you for this simple 'mantra', I love it. Unconsciously I've always been looking for a mantra to just calm the mind. All the Sankrit mantra's I know have different goals. Absolutely nothing wrong with that, but I'm happy to have found this one. I've tried it and without effort (or even trying) I could visualise a waterfall in the mountains :) I've read about the much more complicated Daoist meditations, but this is just simple and lovely. Thanks again!

[@majuupacheco]

Almost two years ago I was meditating everyday with guided meditations, kind of trying to get somewhere. Trying to meditate for a longer period of time, to get lucid dreams and all. But at some point I couldn't do it anymore. I started to sleep within 5 minutes in every meditation, even sitted. So I stopped. I knew I needed to take a step back. And I discovered a new way of meditating. Which is exactly this. Observing nature, the sounds, feeling the wind and the smells, just being present. And it's something that changed my life.

[@Satyred]

Pretty good observation (:

[@ralphgeraldmanapul5911]

I love this kind of practices. I will incorporate this to my meditation practice/habit

[@sidwhitten7126]

Thank you Master Gu For making the downloads available to us,meditation is what I'm after.

[@synthonaplinth5980]

Always enlightening to hear about Taoist meditation.

[@DjGino2]

It comes natural to me. I love to sit and be in the moment. Understanding myself, listening and focusing on my breathe. It's truly amazing. Been meditating for about 5 months now and I don't think I will ever stop. Great video. You guys are amazing. what a great place to be to gain so much. Peace and Harmony!!!

[@dbowers1270]

Thanks for all the great videos. I have been studying tai chi chuan and Taoism on my own for about a year now and am always looking for new resources. Came across your series and sat and watched them all. I even felt compelled to purchase the course offered to help with sifu Gu's quest and to get an even exchange in the process. Thanks again.

[@dbowers1270]

You are welcome George. I have enjoyed the offering. Looking forward to future offerings. I do have a question for you. I was wondering what Sifu Gu's daily routine is like. I am trying to find what routine works best. I am retired so I can structure my workouts and meditations any way I want. Could you comment on that for me? Thanks in advance.

[@George-Thompson]

Thanks for watching ✨ If you'd like to get deeper into the Daoist meditation with Master Gu, you can join his online wellness academy! ⬇ Learn meditation, Qi Gong and Tai Chi with Master Gu - Taoist Wisdom to help you Live Long and Live Well!: Start your journey for free with his 4-week course: ⏩⏩ www.taoistwellness.online/free-course

[@raynejadin7484]

Hi George. Thank you and Master Gu for doing these videos. It is amazing to be able to learn this ancient way of being using today's technology. Gratitude and love to you both from Petaluma, California!

[@roelandfernandezroos]

You are changing my life with your videos! I started meditating as a child, just naturally without guidance or anything. The Dao is real and it loves us just as we love it. It must be like God. Could we really come to the place one day and learn from Master Gu and/or you? The Dao is so wise. I was so busy these last couple of days, maybe even years. I have seen only two videos of you (recently), but I think the Tao can be of enormous aid to my life and hopefully others and nature itself. Could we really come? - Roeland

[@George-Thompson]

Glad the videos are resonating with you! You can absolutely learn more from Master Gu! For more info, feel free to check out: www.taoistwellness.com/study 🙏

[@roelandfernandezroos]

@@George-Thompson Thank you so much. This helps perfectly. Yesterday, I had an awakening experience to my non-self nature, and in the process I had an association with your voice and a toaist idea. I am exploring the non-self nature of mind/universe with taoism. I am very much interested in places this non-self reality in any sort of overarching taoist philosphy about the universe. I have been exploring non-self aspects of the mind with the help of Buddhism. Buddhism has extremely powerful, non-dogmatic meditation practices. Do you have ideas or recommendations to incorporate it in Taoist philosophy? Maybe you would like to meet some time if you are not that busy these days? Your spiritual friend for whenever you need him. - Roeland

[@saronpol31]

Dear both sir My name is pol Sarorn I am from Cambodia 55 yrs old, I am very appreciated for your even short video clip I tract it event I just founded your video it very helpful for me to understand the meaning of yin and yang

[@hang-sangitch]

Thank you so much. Master Gu is such a cool guy. Very inspiring!

[@Wi11i4mJM]

Very good videos. I have been practicing yang style tai chi and qigong for 6 months and have been implementing mindfulness for a little longer. I would say it has helped control my anxiety a lot. I am much better than I was. Thanks for the videos ☯️

[@3xpky349]

This is a great meditation training and is one of the best ways to do it

[@unbreakable.3132]

I love Taoism ❤

[@rafaelmunoz7525]

Reminds me a so much of my teacher's teachings, who is a tibetan buddhist traditionnal teacher from Karma Kagyu lineage, it is always nice to see how the "message" could be the same from a tradition to another when you just keep on the essence :-)

[@InTheWind_]

Wow this is so natural and easy to understand!

[@lynseyjohnson5159]

What a wonderful gift to the world!

[@ehhm.s]

Master Gu is the Best

[@andrewcoates4952]

My interest of Taoism has been peaked recently and these videos are helping me dip my toe in so to speak. I need to understand it more

[@weemarky]

Hello George you are so nice to listen to .And your Sifu is a gem..thank you for wisdom.

[@philmcdonald6088]

thank you master gu may you prosper. ✨🕸✨

[@angelaem205]

I didn't even know there was such a thing as Taoist meditation. I am very new to meditation and I have to admit I just can't seem to do it properly. Mind is all over, I start worrying I do it wrong, thoughts pile up in the end, my breath is uneven, my knees hurt... So much for inner peace. But I keep on trying, maybe it will get better. Thank you for much for sharing the method of it! 🙏🏻🤍🖤🧘‍♀️

[@malindaallen718]

Meditation does not require immobility or, certainly, not pain. Nothing in nature is still. That's the point.

[@RmcK444]

I am grateful for your channel and Master Gu's teachings and wisdoms. I purchased the meditations, thank you so much for offering them. I have very rarely commented on youtube, but i must let you know how important your channel is to me, i have no teacher but at the same time i have many :-) I playfully seek the Tao, to learn Tai Chi and knowing the natural ways of myself and the world around me. Thank you for creating one guiding path. You both emit joy, being at ease, & a playful way of being, seeking, learning. yay!

[@leighfiorentino410]

I live these videos. I have read the Tao ti Ching and find its teachings have a joyful meditative quality so learning about Tao meditation is a brilliant complement to the teachings. Thank you.

[@d1ssolv3r]

Thank you for spreading great mother & its practices

[@doktordanomite9105]

Wonderful work i will definitely be coming back, very down too earth

[@anelmarques]

The meditation helps to find the balance in life. Thank you!

[@saintnickyjk3936]

Amazing video I will have to come back to this

[@George-Thompson]

🙏

[@mael-strom9707]

Just become the passive observer of phenomena and above all don't analyze anything that turns up ...you may get a pleasant surprise.

[@thakurboys5962]

but that seems a herculean feat. The thoughts always lurk from the here and there.

[@theparadigmshift74]

Yea i suppose it takes a Herculean person to accomplish! Very difficult ,something always seems to draw me back in, and that thing is usually fear. Hopefully we all find what we are seeking.

[@thakurboys5962]

@@theparadigmshift74 yeah i too myself trying to figure out what this all mess is. listening to many influential people wjpo talks about meditation from 18's to till date but i couldn't figure out any conclusive and solid thing which at-least show a starting point to me or may be i'm too novice to grasp the essence of there preaching. sometimes J krishnamurti speeches influences me and sometimes my mind just rebuked him. i have read " the autobiography of an yogi" and somehow made me believe that we are more than a mere talking species and there is a certain purpose of our lives. But what it is and how to find it is still remains a challenge for me just like many.

[@theparadigmshift74]

@@thakurboys5962 one day im sure it'll all make sense to us

[@jenkinsmcgee5083]

@goggles789 Indeed, balance in all.

[@grantengroff173]

Great video, I've actually found if I meditate next to moving water the sound of it makes my meditation much more enjoyable.

[@jayumble8390]

Master Gu, you are an amazing soul...Namaste my friend...I'm way over here on the east coast of the United States...you've had a great positive impact on my life....thank you...and George, you are also amazing! Namaste to you too...

[@Hannah82271]

Namaste ☯️ beloved Peace and Love to all 💜~

[@milanrajbhandarii]

One simple way I meditate is I let my mind drift and then bring it back to conscious midway, no matter what I'm thinking. I focus on my breathing, I look myself head to toe, how's my posture and stuff... if I manage to concentrate 1/2 mins focusing on me, that's a part of being present at the moment and coming back to the realization... I try to keep it that way and just let the mind drift again and repeat. One thing I find pretty helpful for me to focus is to hold my breath, long enough so that way my mind cannot drift anywhere except than forcing me to breathe in, it's my trick to pressure my drifting mind.

[@OnlineMD]

Having subtitles (CC) on really helps understand this video. There is such incredible truth in this video. If meditation is forced, it always, always fails. Because force is against the Way, the Tao.

[@stephanieclark9710]

I'm about to purchase the deeper versions! I'm so inspired by the Taoist teachings!

[@MoongralABC123]

im trying to get a pro in meditation lol hope yall reach happiness and peace in life amen

[@kimmar5637]

it is really right about that many confuses that want mean "méditation and relaxation " is different , now on the web many many young teachers said to know , but this mistake must be resolved , thanks for speech also .

[@anlongdus]

谢谢您，说明得漂亮给了世界！

[@GHa_teaandstuff]

Thank you and Master Gu so much for this video and especially the meditation course! After downloading the package I have tried it the last two days (only seated meditation so far) and I find it very accessible and easy to follow along. Please keep up this great work.

[@jackulmer1051]

Thank you!!

[@thehappywanderer1]

I've always loved this style of meditation 🧘‍♀️

[@henkdevries7634]

Assuming they watch tv/use internet, I really wonder what master Gu and his family think of the BBC planet earth series and movies.

[@directorkid3131]

Funny, I've been doing this for years since I was young because it made me feel good and it felt natural. Btw, I'm 14. I haven't done this in a long time and because of that I feel imbalanced and closed from nature. I plan on going outside tomorrow to meditate.

[@Anna-mc3ll]

Thank you! 谢谢您！

[@charlieguinn9465]

Alan watts guided meditation is a good uplifted bit of wisdom. I've also been reading dragons gate exercises lately and it has a lot about breathing and fundamental practices to wellbeing. Each and every breath is nice as a manual to meditating when you need more detailed instruction or a fresh approach to the practice. Great content thank you for the effort.

[@charlieguinn9465]

Gibbon Resurrected his book on the taboo on knowing who you are is surreal and his lectures cover a wide range of topics too.

[@seanhand396]

Also some people say it is impossible to think of nothing. I feel like I am the only one who can think of nothing. I cannot explain it because there is nothing to say about thinking of nothing because it is nothing. The best explanation I can give is by freeing yourself from free mental will.

[@g.t.5324]

Love this guy ...

[@trainyourselffit6829]

Brilliant take on meditation hadn't come across before. Thank you for sharing.

[@SultanOfSwings]

give him a big thanks from a guy in Greece

[@lynnmckenna9934]

Rewatching this whole Tea Time series- love love love...

[@drearmouse9510]

So nice to see the proliferation of Daoist philosophy in the West. We've strangled ourselves to such a degree it's just the breath we need to survive.

[@LamiNalchor]

I have been doing Buddhist meditation for more than twelve years now rather intensively. I might try Taoist meditation, though.

[@sn7p]

Thanks for your teachings Master Gu, and George for sharing them. I've just purchased the meditation course/guide, will give these a try very soon 🙏

[@aneesmiah7297]

Hows the course

[@tannerworm]

very interesting. i am a Christian and this seem like a way of mastering inner peace with yourself and God

[@theanhoe72]

Thank you so much, this really resonates. I use the Cantonese version of 心平气和

[@shavlegit7087]

this is amazing!

[@freakiniilse]

Yay I like this

[@agfabob]

I love your channel and all the lessons we're so blessed to receive from Master Gu. Thank you :)

[@SenseiMaharaj]

Great! 👍

[@brujo_millonario]

Great! I didn't find much information on the web about this subject.

[@PZLovell]

I don't know if it counts, but I found working out on an elliptical helped, especially in my "morning" (I work nights, so that always makes it weird) before work. Just being in the process, submitting to it, imagining the ways my body was improving with the exercise, getting into the rhythm and flow of it. Also, imagining a leaf or feather falling in the back and forth or fluttering pattern. That tends to put me to sleep though.

[@pablodejuan2096]

Be water my friend 🕉

[@Obeijin]

Bruce Lee ...

[@santopecado6606]

Be like water...

[@liambrereton4343]

Do fire my friend.

[@MrLugine]

Thanks!

[@stevenhicks1832]

Great video, great series. Amazing. I've been learning about Taoism lately. I ordered the Tao Te Ching but I am so happy I found your channel. This is exactly what I am looking for. Thank you!

[@kepsoq]

I love how he starts to talk in reverse all of a sudden

[@spiritboxer]

simple, clear...generous

[@yanoliveirahanz2771]

Amei as palavras do Mestre Gu!

[@daaaaaa-b1i]

it is easy for him to say those while sitting in forest. try finding Qi in quarantine it’s so hard

[@flordelsur63]

Thank you very much! Very useful for my personal life!!

[@splagyetsi3287]

I've tried a few techniques and never one that fits really well. I will give this a go.

[@fntime]

How long have you been trying? What techniques have you tried? Most of the meditation instructions no matter the 'school' I personally have found less than desirable. Bobby Fisher when instructing how to play chess, begins with learning check mates, not the beginning moves. This video is a technique, nothing special, if it work then its great. It might be perfect for Master Gu and his followers. But first start with the goal and then work backwards. I hope you haven't given up on meditation. That would be a big mistake. Just keep looking. If you are sincere you'll find it. But if you are not willing to keep searching then probably it won't help you. It will require an effort. Good luck! :)

[@DarkHorseNetworkVol.1]

Great work! Thank you so very much!!

[@ketsune23]

This video was posted on my birthday ahaha what a wonderful birthday present. Master Gu is great :) thanks

[@christofferalexanderhaland2967]

Thank You

[@rbelloff1]

Thank you so much for these videos.

[@mementomori5374]

This is so beautifull

[@dans-designs]

I love using a single strike on my singing bowl and listen as the ring fades out and the rest of the world fades in 🙏

[@ne5464]

Love x

[@ElizaPartington]

Your videos are so awesome!!

[@StillGamingTM]

Good explanation thanks

[@Ismail-fy3sb]

I love your channel man