Taoism's Great Unlearning Explained

In this podcast, we will explain Taoism's great unlearning. This is the forty-eighth episode of the 81 Meditations of the Tao Te Ching, a series where we explore each chapter of the Tao Te Ching. We will dissect chapter forty-eight of the Tao Te Ching to give you ultimate clarity on the meaning of this chapter.
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[@gonzothegreat1317]

By what you are saying, I assume you reached the state of light, where the images disappear. Is this true? It happened to me and I struggled with it. You pointed to Dattatreya's song of the Avadhut. No way, you can understand this if you haven't seen the light. I am cautious still, because words can be repeated without understanding. But in any case, whether you saw it or not. I thank you for pointing it out to me. Thanks.

[@tobinharris8107]

Didn't Ramana have a famous quote about unlearning? Along the lines of: "There will come a time when we must forget everything we've ever accumulated in our minds". For the life of me I can't remember the exact words (no pun intended) but I do recall it being very profound. 👍

[@Estefany2325]

❤

[@leighcecil3322]

People should not be serious about the spiritual path...but sincere..!

[@lyellmurray7355]

Thank you , Jason and Gayoung. Namaste 🕉️💜🙂

[@ShraddaNiche]

so very true. I left my phone in the safe on a cruise recently and it felt so good 😊. I was calmer i felt more connected and aware of people and nature. I have to admit I felt a bit proud and started judging others. 😂 At least I was aware of this nonsense.

[@JuanPreciado87]

Many thanks to both of you. I'm learning my English skills, since finally with you I have found podcast with interesting content for me, and that I can understand a good percentage. So far I used follow mainly KZbinrs in Spanish, but in this way I learn English too. I'm addicted to your videos. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@marilynwarbis7224]

People are either hooked onto their fellow man, leading to an obsession with, say, one's phone. Or they are hooked into eternity, based upon an extended awareness of one's surroundings and one's connection with our Earth and with Cosmos. The art of Life is to cultivate awareness and simplicity.

[@sherryannwilton76]

I was 47 when I took my first breath consequently I needed to do a LOT of information seeking and learning before even having enough of a pool to begin the process of discernment in order to begin to practice the concepts that you share here. While I feel I'm on the right path; it is not as easy as just hearing the words to have a True grasp on the reality of our 'Being'ness.' Oh but it is so delicious the practice in and of itself for someone like me, a late -lover of learning in this case now of "unlearning. Thank you for this wonderful sharing. I enjoy your work so much. I'm definitely sharing this one too. Bless you there.

[@felipefigueira79]

Great work. No words to express my gratitude.

[@williamkauffman5745]

more people should abide by this guidance; accumulating knowledge is like running in a circle...you do not get anywhere

[@CaptainSanchez]

A powerful lesson that is more relevant in these dire times than ever due to technology and likewise the age of ignorance. Thank you so much for breaking down this chapter of the Tao Te Ching. Excellent job. Thank you both. Blessings to you both. Keep up the great play 🙏🏽

[@JohnSmith-ks5xw]

This is one of my all time favorite episodes. Home run for me. I plan on watching it several times.

[@johnc.6645]

Thanks Brother for these fine interpretations. It really stimulates thought and helps with understanding the depths of the Tao. I try and follow the path, both of you work so well on these discussions.

[@craigwhite3069]

Superb video

[@annekelourdes1238]

Thank you both so much again ❤one of the best podcasts as many of yours, important topic for today's world. I noticed that really never happens so much as we thought..ur so right about digital junk, it sucks and we don't need it.🙏

[@jasonc8910]

Thank you

[@Nico-fr5mr]

Important message. The irony is we hear this from you via your social media account on our phones 😉

[@christinegrace6783]

yes. knowing beyond knowing that love is ... what is t-here to fear? ... no person place or thing .... free in infinite love i am

[@jamesvance8114]

Thanks so much my friends!❤🤓 We always enjoy the wisdom you bring into our temporary world reality which flows so pure as water to quench our occasional thirst for the truth 👉🏾like a gentle spring of life, so full with the sweetness of love 💕, kindness, & meekness of abundant joy for the universe, n all of it’s beings both seen & unseen as Being Only That One Absolute Life ItSelf Invisible in All forever Perfect in All ! Amen 🌎💖♥️💕😇🎯

[@Mrwarrioro]

No skip just pure talk❤

[@dausk6381]

Very interesting, thank you for making it. 🙏

[@leighcecil3322]

When there is no self.... there is no need to feed the self... namaste to all 🙏..

[@colemarsh13]

Thank you both 😊

[@flydutchmen1754]

The thing is, stop creating obstacles and let nature express itself. Just like stop blocking the sun and let it express itself. With our intellect, we forget nature. It's just like fasting, being the perfect cure for every problem we have.

[@melissaqualls5774]

Thank You 🙏

[@freebirdy333]

Love this ☃️🩷

[@user-ew6uu9nz6o]

Thanks! Very well said. Something like "The Great Not Knowing" seems to me. Gotta have a 'someone' to know and learn. Most of it just not authentic. Or so it seems to "me". ;)

[@miguelangelous]

“It is here [emptying yourself towards neutrality] that all things can encounter one another on a level of equality beyond distinctions of gratitude and revenge, free of differences between ill will and good.” ~Keiji Nishitani

[@ewinmac3561]

Spot-on talk. (Perhaps try to use less coarse metaphors.) Good message all in all

[@sandstorm6605]

Without a brain break we’ll all eventually lose our minds. If we haven’t already.

[@NowisEvollovetion]

The Truth In A World Full Of People. Now. You may have noticed that 'The Truth' is not allowed to be spoken here in this world that is currently (only 'Currently' I hasten to add) jam packed full of 'People'. And, there is an 'Extremely Good Reason' for that. You see. For something to be correctly classed as 'The Truth'. It simply must be the 'Same For Absolutely Everyone', and 'The Same All Of The Time'. It must be seen to be 'Beyond All Opinion' and 'Beyond All Belief' in other words. You know. Those 'Opinions And Beliefs' that actually make up our 'Individual Personalities'. That actually created all of 'The People' in this world. So there you go. That is why 'The Truth' is not allowed to be spoken here in this world that is currently (only 'Currently', I again hasten to add) full of 'People'. As 'The Truth' Would Totally Destroy The Illusion That There Are Any People. Which 'In Truth' There Are Not. Never Have Been. And, Never Will Be. Best wishes 🙏 May 'The Truth' Be With You. Andrew.

[@harrygreen3277]

No relation to the podcast. Maybe you are trying to sound profound but missed the mark?

[@NowisEvollovetion]

@@harrygreen3277 And maybe you are just desperately trying to protect that which you are not. So that you can continue to put on the act.

[@KieranNorth-qr3ij]

The Truth can never be grasped as the truth is movement.

[@evacuate_earth]

Speaking of the connection between the microcosm and the macrocosm, have you ever done a show on Macrobiotics, the dietary principle wherein all foods have a characteristic effect based on the position on a yin yang scale? Is Macrobiotics the diet of the Tao?

[@christinegrace6783]

yes. go-in-to-the-deep-well with-in and be well-in-formed ... powered by infinite love iam

[@usarmyveteran177]

The scholar will learn something every day, while the man of the Tao will unlearn something every day.

[@brandonwilliams9560]

So does that mean I shouldn't read your books?

[@seancahill6922]

This indeed is somewhat of a paradox. One gentleman joked, those who teach this way of not learning sure are blabber mouths! He went on to say one cannot teach this path while practicing it. In the Bible it teaches this same thing by saying with much knowledge comes much grief however the idle mind shall suffer hunger. In other words knowledge without discernment is not wisdom. After all it was knowledge that killed Adam and Eve.

[@joydeeproy1580]

Good possibility that AI I will eventually destroy social media. if it happens then natural end of unspiritual way of life .

[@frizzlefry5904]

Are we or rather you talking 'gnosis' here ?

[@walgekaaren1783]

Paranoia metagnoia sodsomenos dianoia nihil deus ex machina adeiace kathrestes Pax

[@walgekaaren1783]

If you sharpen your axe too much, you can chop the wood, but you can get stuck, then you reach too deep in the meta. If you dull your axe too much, you can break things apart, generalize but you lack precision, having to mind where you hit.

[@maximind5677]

It's like walking on a rope, leaning too much on either side will lead to a fall.

[@walgekaaren1783]

@@maximind5677 indeed the holy balancing act of Equinox... Do you play chess? OwO

[@maximind5677]

@@walgekaaren1783 used to play but haven't for the last 4-5 years. 🙏

[@simplyherenow]

There is so much to read. There are so many concepts. There are so many teachings. You will become a very intelligent idiot. - Robert Adams 😆