Taoism (Daoism) Explained by Taoist Master

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George Thompson

George Thompson

6 жыл бұрын

Master Gu explains what is Taoism (or Daoism) over a cup of tea...
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@George-Thompson
@George-Thompson 3 жыл бұрын
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@labikakhan888
@labikakhan888 3 жыл бұрын
Ty Ty Ty
@mettacognizant
@mettacognizant 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for everything you do
@freedombro6502
@freedombro6502 3 жыл бұрын
Is Taoism still persecuted in communist china still?
@shawndwightga9835
@shawndwightga9835 3 жыл бұрын
Hello sir I am your avid follower can I message you through messenger? I have many questions
@AshaGlo11
@AshaGlo11 2 жыл бұрын
I just came across your channel and I love it. Thank you for your humble introduction and your desire to help others 🙏
@SweatyPockets
@SweatyPockets 6 жыл бұрын
It's like Captian Jack Sparrow once said " The problem is not the problem, The problem is your attitude towards the problem
@susanemilligan849
@susanemilligan849 5 жыл бұрын
So true!
@charminglamar
@charminglamar 5 жыл бұрын
Spiritdove so trust the process and embrace the change(the problem or the obstacle). That way you can move past it.
@Cy5208
@Cy5208 5 жыл бұрын
Or "The problem isn't the problem. It's the attitudes that contribute to the problem that are the problem."
@play4yourlife22
@play4yourlife22 5 жыл бұрын
He said "half in the bag"
@wasabiilocs4189
@wasabiilocs4189 5 жыл бұрын
i fckn read it in his voice xD *fire emoji lolol
@unlearn15
@unlearn15 6 жыл бұрын
It's hard not to admire Taoism's humble teachings
@mastergutaichi
@mastergutaichi 6 жыл бұрын
unlearn15 Thanks for your encouragement!
@MrRaysuli
@MrRaysuli 5 жыл бұрын
but the philosophy its great tho I like to think it like the philosophy of balance.
@bobcatgaze
@bobcatgaze 5 жыл бұрын
"Nothing special."
@joecermak7649
@joecermak7649 5 жыл бұрын
Chi Huang how do you mean?
@flyinpug3791
@flyinpug3791 4 жыл бұрын
Chi Huang i was in tao at one time. Forced by my ex. how is it money scamming if you don’t mind me asking?
@abeltrujilloEcommerce
@abeltrujilloEcommerce 5 жыл бұрын
As a student of clinical psychology (at GCU) and a life coach, I found (from theory and practice) that every successful coping strategy is basically Daoism at is core. It is amazing how we are just rediscovering the wheel and label it with new brand names.
@naturesfinest2408
@naturesfinest2408 7 ай бұрын
Could ypu give some examples?
@Zalezus
@Zalezus 6 ай бұрын
This comment!
@evelcustom9864
@evelcustom9864 5 ай бұрын
Sometimes, given stubbornness of Westerners, you have to rename it for them to allow it in. A taco was initially introduced as a "Mexican sandwich" or something like that. Ironically I saw a Shawarma advertised as a "Middle Eastern taco" once. So it is with Taoism. It's time to practice our mindfulness kids. Don't worry now, Jesus won't get mad.
@ringoraster
@ringoraster 3 ай бұрын
😂.. and when you start searching Hinduism which is way way way older and way way way advanced... By the way, I am a great admirer of daoism...
@captainp.2721
@captainp.2721 3 ай бұрын
Such an American thing to do
@lzairong128
@lzairong128 3 жыл бұрын
I also love Taoism! A nice example for this philosophy that I've kept in my heart is: Just to see the lake or any water, when you throw a stone into it, it does have ripples, but the stone will fall at the bottom and the ripples will gradually fade away and disappear. So Taoism encourages people to have this kind of altitude as water to face what happened in our life: Let the thing process itself, you will naturally have peace again, it's no need to fight it, otherwise it'll take a long time to get peaceful again.
@gaurav3290
@gaurav3290 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@lzairong128
@lzairong128 2 жыл бұрын
@@gaurav3290 My pleasure, that's joyful if it's helpful for you. ;)
@brettpritchard1753
@brettpritchard1753 2 жыл бұрын
I have been trying to find a way to include an interactive activity in a presentation about taoism and this just gave me a wonderful idea. Thank you.
@lzairong128
@lzairong128 2 жыл бұрын
@@brettpritchard1753 You're welcome, I'm glad that it could help you, actually it's also inspired by one of my friend, who used this example to tell me how to respond what happened in life. She didn't say this is Taoistic but I found it matches the essence of Taoism. ;)
@lzairong128
@lzairong128 2 жыл бұрын
Reply to myself: There're some grammar mistakes in the original version, but it seems so not bad to understand for others, hehe.
@ivangoh5619
@ivangoh5619 6 жыл бұрын
Lao Zu would enjoy salt and vinegar chips.
@Bj-yf3im
@Bj-yf3im 5 жыл бұрын
Ivan Goh 😂😂😂😂😂
@jorgemontoya3586
@jorgemontoya3586 5 жыл бұрын
This literally made my day
@bobcatgaze
@bobcatgaze 5 жыл бұрын
Anyone else enjoy drinking pickle juice? Lol.
@veganfoodsYOUTUBE
@veganfoodsYOUTUBE 5 жыл бұрын
Even av o & balsamic is legendary
@ameliaroque3854
@ameliaroque3854 5 жыл бұрын
J W I do now, but did not in the past :)
@paulseyfarth
@paulseyfarth 5 жыл бұрын
When I was in high school, I was in a deep despair. I read the Tao Te Ching and it really helped me.
@notavailable708
@notavailable708 2 жыл бұрын
Did you understand it immediately
@paulseyfarth
@paulseyfarth 2 жыл бұрын
@@notavailable708 I wouldn't say I understood it. There's a lot to get from it, and I would imagine not having to have it translated, or living closer to the world it was written in would add even more context which I still lack. But there are some lessons close enough to the surface for me that they came straight away and others that took time.
@rupert1438
@rupert1438 Жыл бұрын
📌 Great video… but 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.
@Michael-gd8xj
@Michael-gd8xj Жыл бұрын
@let love lead In situations like this, I always recommend to people on getting guidance at least from someone that understands price action and all that while you strive on improving yourself by watching videos and learning fundamental analysis.
@saanvi848
@saanvi848 Жыл бұрын
Investment guidance sounds like a great idea, thought about it before but never knew how to go about it.
@HotGumb0
@HotGumb0 2 жыл бұрын
I like to think that the reason lao tzu smiled is because he was aware of what he would taste, accepted it, and it tasted just as he expected. When you accept your circumstances you can find joy in the understanding and peace in the sour
@Chicken_Inspector
@Chicken_Inspector Жыл бұрын
“Yup. Tastes like vinegar. What were you expecting, Confucius?”
@tobypettit6417
@tobypettit6417 Жыл бұрын
A very western way of thinking about it would be a hangover, you either feel miserable, or you watch shit TV and wrap yourself in a blanket. The hangover is here, fight it or flow with it.
@AdelaeR
@AdelaeR 7 ай бұрын
@@tobypettit6417 Or ... if you really want to get over your hangover, you should try getting out in the sunlight and doing some light walking while drinking something with electrolytes in it. It'll make you feel better :-)
@xtfgrw
@xtfgrw 6 ай бұрын
I think this actually is a better interpretation because sour IS in fact, part of nature unlike what the person in the video said.
@WonyoungJang-zs2je
@WonyoungJang-zs2je 4 ай бұрын
!!!!
@_ClearConscious
@_ClearConscious 8 ай бұрын
“You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain.” - Miyamoto Musashi ❤
@evelcustom9864
@evelcustom9864 3 ай бұрын
That is so true. Also more than one path to the depth of the sea
@lourencodamiao9705
@lourencodamiao9705 3 жыл бұрын
I'm an African who lives in ENGLAND and I've been practicing Daoism and we have a DAO TEMPLE in London,in Morden,I really enjoy,however,I visited some temples in Thailand,Singapore,and Malaysia,it's a wonderful Dao journey that I'm in,good to see you video
@Gunrun808
@Gunrun808 4 жыл бұрын
When you find out you've been daoist all along.
@GuyNamedMatthew
@GuyNamedMatthew 3 жыл бұрын
Zing
@noelarmstrong2364
@noelarmstrong2364 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@alterego2421
@alterego2421 3 жыл бұрын
Damn same
@blainethurlow5483
@blainethurlow5483 3 жыл бұрын
This. I was raised in a fundamentalist Christian cul..er... religion, and after spending years deprogramming myself, I find all religions nonsensical. Even Taoism as religion, which involves a bunch of anthropomorphic deities and a bunch of rules. But philosophical Taoism... that makes sense to me.
@carriegraham9062
@carriegraham9062 2 жыл бұрын
Bro same
@Food-Dharma
@Food-Dharma Жыл бұрын
I read the Tao Te Ching about 20 years ago while in University, and it changed my world view and my life forever. The book left the deepest impression in my mind. Hardly anything else has come close.
@taolocus8354
@taolocus8354 11 ай бұрын
My friend, please dive deeper and read the I Ching, translated by Alfred Huang
@kabiruabubakar2814
@kabiruabubakar2814 9 ай бұрын
Try reading the Quran too.
@bharatneupane5087
@bharatneupane5087 8 ай бұрын
@@kabiruabubakar2814 ahh these people come everywhere with their propaganda
@MasterAsra
@MasterAsra 3 ай бұрын
@@taolocus8354 Is his version much different?
@dieglhix
@dieglhix 3 ай бұрын
​@@consumer6459 don't force your faith on others
@adisacartoonsapprasert3123
@adisacartoonsapprasert3123 4 жыл бұрын
People who practices taoism are very charismatic. One can definitely sense it. I was first introduced to taoism during sophomore year in the political philosophy class and I just sensed something from my professor. At the time it didn't really understand what it was. As time went on, the more the professor took the class and I deeper into taoism, the more I got fascinated by it. And ever since. Eventually, I understood that taoism was part that made him the way he was :)
@Pondapple
@Pondapple Ай бұрын
I think the other way around. He was attracted to Taoism because of the way he was.
@gs7828
@gs7828 6 жыл бұрын
I’m an atheist and find Taoism to be really interesting, since it embodies some specific aspects at the very basis of the scientific thinking. Namely, the realisation that a materialistic element may be judged as positive or negative only when there’s a relation between a subject (with a subjective view) and an object. Without sentient subjects, no interpretation of the world exists.
@jaypatino3922
@jaypatino3922 5 жыл бұрын
Gabriele Scalise but Taosim ultimately aims to the experience of the Dao, which according to Lao Tzu is a reality beyond the senses. One can say it is mystical and seated on the existence of somethinh beyond the duality embedded in our mental perception of the world--spirit?. Nonetheless, I encourage you to practice it and experience it, rather than to understand it; that is, become the Dao.
@kevinabimiku6445
@kevinabimiku6445 5 жыл бұрын
And the problem with that is mass murderers can't be told they're wrong and evil is no longer evil
@Fear_the_Nog
@Fear_the_Nog 5 жыл бұрын
Taoism is really at its core a mysticism about the order of the universe. it's a philosophical religion, not a revealed religion (like Judeo-Christianity or Buddhism and to a great extent Confucianism as well). The "Tao" is said to be there before God even by Lao Tzu himself. In a way, even God has to act in accordance to some cosmic order that is distinct. There are "gods" in Daoism, but really those were inserted later on due to the syncretic nature of ancient Chinese culture, combining a purely philosophical tome (the Tao Te Ching) with deities from folk religion
@Fear_the_Nog
@Fear_the_Nog 5 жыл бұрын
the_weirdkidd nah, Laozi said to look beyond good and evil at the Tao and there will be naturally good in the world, what that means is looking to the reasons and patterns that result in the constant creation of serial killers and then you can find a solution to their existence in the first place.
@kevinabimiku6445
@kevinabimiku6445 5 жыл бұрын
@@Fear_the_Nog yes, I think that's excellent, that makes more sense to me. But the main comment was talking of having no objective understanding of good and evil, that good and evil itself don't exist, we only think it does, and I disagree with that.
@chrisjaybecker
@chrisjaybecker 6 жыл бұрын
I've read the Tao Te Ching often and have always admired Lao Tzu's wisdom. I'm also a student of Stoicism, and, as such, I'm constantly struck by the similarities between Stoicism and Taoism. Both stress Mindfulness, experiencing Joy by living in the present, and not letting life's setbacks stress you out. Stoic master Epictetus also observed that we find happiness by realizing that there are some things we can control and some things we can't control, so stop trying to control the uncontrollable. I'm looking forward to learning more about the Tao.
@laseryohanna
@laseryohanna 5 жыл бұрын
chrisjaybecker happy you wrote!! My husband and I are also student s of dai and Stoicism
@laseryohanna
@laseryohanna 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry for autocorrect of Dao to dai
@EagleofZeus
@EagleofZeus 4 жыл бұрын
I'm also a student of both Stoicism and Taoism. Glad to see others who are as well!
@audreydoyle5268
@audreydoyle5268 4 жыл бұрын
No man can hold the wind in his hands, so he uses sails to drift on the sea
@Jaybird196
@Jaybird196 4 жыл бұрын
How does one discern the difference, the controllable and not?
@Hidfors
@Hidfors 2 жыл бұрын
I ended up in a treatment program for C-PTSD. Suffered many years of stress and anxiety. What I found interesting is how much in Daoism lines up with modern psychology.
@schiacciatrollo
@schiacciatrollo 6 ай бұрын
thing is .. the 'modern' psychology is far behind and pretends to know how to cure your inner damage by them only which is the outside ..they don't give you the tools to understand, is them who understand and this way they upperclass themselves .. their therapies aim a thing and it is aimed from the outside .. it is a form of being out of relation .. let's make it two, then it is half of a relation
@pricejoss
@pricejoss 3 жыл бұрын
The I Ching completely changed my life
@keshido673
@keshido673 6 жыл бұрын
so few people watch this channel *sadly* but the content & visual quality is outstanding, keep it up, you are on the right path;)
@mastergutaichi
@mastergutaichi 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for your liking and spreading!
@Scott.Jones608
@Scott.Jones608 3 жыл бұрын
Seems like they've found it now (500K views)
@gaurav3290
@gaurav3290 2 жыл бұрын
@@Scott.Jones608 611k views
@NeoStoicism
@NeoStoicism 6 жыл бұрын
the name that can be named is not the eternal name
@Mrmorlam1
@Mrmorlam1 5 жыл бұрын
absolutely.
@lynch8067
@lynch8067 5 жыл бұрын
The WhiteWOlf Because he doesn't know who he is, everybody recognize themselves in him.
@truephysique4105
@truephysique4105 5 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile on the other side of the planet, Native Americans called their “Dao” or God, “Wankan Tanka” which translates to “The Great Mystery”. Similar trains of thought to me.
@thomasgrabowski2202
@thomasgrabowski2202 5 жыл бұрын
yessss
@iliveinarichgirlsdream
@iliveinarichgirlsdream 5 жыл бұрын
Eternal atake
@grahamcarter7048
@grahamcarter7048 Жыл бұрын
I have been practicing Tibetan Buddhism for over 20 years. Recently I came across QiGong. I had known about Tai Chi for years but QiGong was new to me. This has led me to a journey of exploring Taoism. I am very much a beginner here and the philosophy deeply resonates with me.
@George-Thompson
@George-Thompson Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. It's wonderful that you've been able to find new paths to explore and resonate with through QiGong and Taoism. It's always inspiring to hear about individuals who are dedicated to their spiritual growth and finding ways to deepen their practice. Keep up the great work!
@kabiruabubakar2814
@kabiruabubakar2814 9 ай бұрын
Try reading the Quran too
@TheGreatAgnostic
@TheGreatAgnostic Ай бұрын
I have heard there are many connections between Zen and Daoism.
@tomiburic8167
@tomiburic8167 9 күн бұрын
Life is a mirror. Never thought that way. I learned a lot. Thank you. Respect.
@DamKaKaDaNi
@DamKaKaDaNi 6 жыл бұрын
I read about Taoism from Bruce lee's book "The Dao of gung fu" That's where I was first introduced to it. That book was of course very centered around the martial arts :).
@michaelricketson1365
@michaelricketson1365 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy Lee’s poetry.
@WonyoungJang-zs2je
@WonyoungJang-zs2je 4 ай бұрын
!!!!!!!
@denisesheehan9189
@denisesheehan9189 5 жыл бұрын
I am a HK Chinese who grew up partly in HK and partly in Australia. I think my worldview is very Taoist in my old age- balance, nature, keep things simple and natural. Thank you for this series. There are few sources to explore Taoism close to its source in Australia!
@cosmicaelatv9625
@cosmicaelatv9625 3 жыл бұрын
Just came across your page, and I absolutely love it! Dynamic editing, humble teaching, and super helpful information. Thank you for following your path and sharing it with all of us!
@dianedrysdale
@dianedrysdale 4 жыл бұрын
George you are a wonderful presenter and teacher. Thank you for doing this series. I love it❤️
@bmcgar45
@bmcgar45 6 жыл бұрын
I got to this via your post on Reddit. I just want to say thanks for doing this and looking forward to your videos and seeing some interesting discussion. Peace.
@StarRosieStar
@StarRosieStar 6 жыл бұрын
Bill shared this on Facebook i had no idea this is what you're up to! The tao of pooh is my favourite spiritual book closely followed by the te of piglet. Super informative video nice one dude :)
@suzieallen2364
@suzieallen2364 5 жыл бұрын
I feel like I have been living this and have now found the name of it and more of an explanation. Thank you.
@patriajoynt2631
@patriajoynt2631 4 жыл бұрын
Man oh man! This is wonderful! So glad I found your channel. Great timing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and views surrounding Taoism! Great timing! Excited to see the rest!
@PepVe
@PepVe 6 жыл бұрын
My impression is that Taoism could bring a great deal of harmony to a persons life which would be great for finding a happy state of mind! Furthermore I would like to thank you for the wonderful video's you have been putting out lately! Real effort and quality work! Have great experience there and I hope life brings you great experiences!
@shnappyfowler
@shnappyfowler 5 жыл бұрын
I am a Taoist and I honestly love it I’ve learnt a lot of valuable things from the Tao te ching I see the world and nature more beautifully and I appreaciate everything in life
@noeditbookreviews
@noeditbookreviews 4 жыл бұрын
Man, I'm glad this was in my reccomended.
@jenkinsmcgee5083
@jenkinsmcgee5083 4 жыл бұрын
Amen, i've subbed and shared with my mom! :D lol this is truth right here
@kittywampusdrums4963
@kittywampusdrums4963 4 жыл бұрын
Hey check out the tradition I ended up in it's called Drukama. They're doing a live lecture soon on Taoism too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqfFlImfgN6Gedk
@deja6497
@deja6497 3 жыл бұрын
I was drawn to your channel and I'm so glad for it. Your videos evoke a peace and understanding that is within me during a time of what I sometimes consider confusing and uncertain. Thank you for creating these videos. Now I'm about to dive into the teachings of Dao. Love
@lordshin73
@lordshin73 5 жыл бұрын
What absolutely gorgeous scenery. It's like a dream.
@dirtydan3997
@dirtydan3997 6 жыл бұрын
Relating to the topic, i did find the topic of Daoism to be in many aspects applicable to being content with life, especially in the bad moments. In work, what others see as negative, i see as what life intends, and often times, what has originally been good events mask bad intentions and negative outcomes. I appreciate that Lao Tzu wrote his thoughts for us.
@mariannebrouillette4301
@mariannebrouillette4301 4 жыл бұрын
This is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing your brillance with us, I appreciate your ideas and your wisdom to share such needed knowledge in an accessible and connected forum 💗
@EveryDayWalkingWithChrist
@EveryDayWalkingWithChrist 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Master Gu and George! Peace be with you!
@regrob16
@regrob16 5 жыл бұрын
As a new subscriber I look forward to growing through this philosophy. There is a lot of things wrong in my world that could be corrected by this. Thanks for posting.
@beanzy1891
@beanzy1891 2 жыл бұрын
How have you been Reginald are you happy? Are you more at peace in your life? How are you doing?
@DeusEx3
@DeusEx3 5 жыл бұрын
Wu Wei is one of the most exciting concepts I've encountered. Totally practical, simple, powerful. It's seems to be an antidote for the knots we're prone to tie ourselves in. It also has some of that quality of clarity of mind that I admire Bhuddism for, seeing things for what they are and acting accordingly. Idk, learning about spiritual concepts and trying to implement them improved my life massively. It's interesting, reading books on psychology you find *a lot* of overlap with these so-called mystical teachings. A gold mine for sure. Seen a couple of videos and I really like what you're doing here, this channel definitely deserves to keep growing 👍
@melissajon2011
@melissajon2011 4 ай бұрын
You can deff feel the universal truth in this concept when its mirrored in psychology. I came to find the concept of Wu Wei when looking into the reserved law of attraction. It helped me to embrace flow more in life and my hoop flow art. In the western world of go go go, work hard, keep striving...we are disconnected from finding the peace in softening, releasing control, and bringing our self back to awareness.
@marlonmisola6962
@marlonmisola6962 4 жыл бұрын
I love this channel.. The first time i saw your Dao explanation, i fell in love.. 💖💖💖
@user-tm6le8mz9f
@user-tm6le8mz9f 5 жыл бұрын
I just want to say I love your channel, and it's helping me heal from depression and anxiety. Thank you so much!
@KLASSCULTURE
@KLASSCULTURE 5 жыл бұрын
Not bored At All! I've been Taoist for decades and FREE! ☯️💃🏾👐🏾
@hollymathews6970
@hollymathews6970 4 жыл бұрын
Although I believe in God, even the Bible says that He will help those who help themselves. I have been on a healing journey for a few years now. It started out physical with a change of diet due to a disease that almost killed me. I have since changed that diet, but have included mental, emotional and spiritual healing as well. I have watched 4 of your videos so far and I feel that this fits the person I am inside. So I will be watching more and using this information in my life to become a better, happier me. Thank you for sharing this with us all. ❤️
@irenelandry7621
@irenelandry7621 Жыл бұрын
Hello George! Thank you for this beautiful channel. I have read the Tao te Ching regularily over the years and it is a treasure every time I open it up. I am also a big fan of the Tao of Pooh! I am a new student of Tai Chi in Montreal. Your messages are beautiful and a balm for our times. Many thanks.
@carlobrancatisano2607
@carlobrancatisano2607 5 жыл бұрын
Dude it is incredible how you managed to travel to the core foundation, the heart of Taoism to live and learn the way of the Tao in the best possible environment you could, away from every body, and away from distraction and the world you knew. Honestly a dream and path I have never ceased to not want to follow. I am quite envious of you, one day I hope to be where you are.
@higgsfieldinthefield9916
@higgsfieldinthefield9916 5 жыл бұрын
The best thoughts come from the Heart.
@jonathanlowellbrown4553
@jonathanlowellbrown4553 4 жыл бұрын
Peace love and happiness inside and out thank you 👣🦂
@lisaclausen8304
@lisaclausen8304 2 жыл бұрын
absolutely love your videos! They are timeless reflecting Taoism. Thank you!
@VernonMaraschin
@VernonMaraschin 4 жыл бұрын
I have watched this videos some time ago but now, during the covid crisis, it has been even more significant to me. Thanks for sharing!
@PaulaRoullier
@PaulaRoullier 5 жыл бұрын
The Tao of Pooh is one of my favorite books too! Can't believe I've only just discovered your videos and channel, I'm looking forward to watching the rest. Keep up the good work of sharing Taoism with the modern world & please thank Master Gu ☺
@creativeresolveinc
@creativeresolveinc 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, thanks for this. Considering Tao as vocation and wanting to devour everything I can.
@tojwillcox
@tojwillcox 4 жыл бұрын
Well done George, your videos are great! It's very cool to put good stuff like this out into the world, keep it up!
@jaynejones5735
@jaynejones5735 Жыл бұрын
So happy to have found this channel. I recently graduated as a Chinese Medicine practitioner. We touched briefly on the philosophy of Taoism as the building blocks of clinical practice is rooted in the balance of Yin and Yang. I would love to understand more though about the philosophy as a whole and start bringing it into my every day life. Thank you for these videos. Your presentation style is easy to listen to and enjoyable.
@JasonGafar
@JasonGafar 4 жыл бұрын
I find China to be so incredibly rich in culture, history, and wisdom. I honestly wish I was Chinese. It's such a great nation full of great people with rich traditions.
@leedavies6779
@leedavies6779 5 жыл бұрын
I knew the character 道 from learning Mandarin, but I've never heard it so beautifully described. Smashing that sub button.
@robertwilson3011
@robertwilson3011 3 жыл бұрын
The more I watch your videos...it feels like the experience reconfirms what I already seem to know...a peeling back the layers kind of experience. The one about the death of your grandfather was deeply moving...thank you!
@c0ronariu5
@c0ronariu5 4 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful video. It felt like a guided meditation or ASMR throughout. I found myself unconsciously slowing down and relaxing. And Master Gu speaks so well in what must be his second or third language. Bravo. Sub
@YogiAmy
@YogiAmy 6 жыл бұрын
Love this! Ive been doing research that lead me to an article which says I have a yin personality (excuse me if I'm wrong still learning!) so I can't wait to learn Taoism thoroughly Thanks for the vid
@mastergutaichi
@mastergutaichi 6 жыл бұрын
YogiAmy 1993 You are welcome to Wudangshan for a thorough learning!
@maradavis2777
@maradavis2777 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for opening Daoism to me I am going to start practicing Daoism. All the videos have been such a amazing learning experience
@DoKtaTre
@DoKtaTre 5 жыл бұрын
Check out Stuart Wilde's "Infinite Self" - it's a perusal of the Tao Te Cheng
@seolajun3653
@seolajun3653 3 жыл бұрын
You helped me become a Taoist a few years ago and my whole life has changed. I am so grateful thank you and keep making these kind of videos thank you xie xie
@garyrickards9562
@garyrickards9562 4 жыл бұрын
For 3yrs I've been trying to rebuild my life after suffering devastating events, which were self inflicted but involved another person, who I blame as well, there life continues to seemingly thrive, while mine suffers internally. I have changed my life drastically, through diet, fasting, meditation, Therapy, and reading and listening to every self help Guru you can imagine, and still i want to get even with the person that walked out on me, with my house, money heart and soul. So now I am trying to understand Taoism, before its to late
@jacobdrumm9206
@jacobdrumm9206 5 жыл бұрын
I first learned about Daoism from alan watts and It resonates deeply with me. Im glad more people are learning about it in the western world. Also im enjoying your channel keep it up brother!
@George-Thompson
@George-Thompson 5 жыл бұрын
Alan Watts is amazing - thank you brother!
@ourbulwarkisjesuschrist9435
@ourbulwarkisjesuschrist9435 5 жыл бұрын
While it may be enticing, and while it may resonate, there remains the conclusion that the truth is only found in the Bible.
@jacobdrumm9206
@jacobdrumm9206 5 жыл бұрын
I agree that there's a lot of truth in the bible but I know that God has given all of us an internal guidance system to be able to feel when things are coming from the place of truth and love. If we cant trust ourselves then how will we ever trust another? To think that there is only one "Right" way of being is complete madness, There is truth found in many sources if you choose to believe in the most popular and accepted that's your choice but don't try to sway others into believing that your truth is the only one.
@ourbulwarkisjesuschrist9435
@ourbulwarkisjesuschrist9435 5 жыл бұрын
There is only one truth, whereas pluralism is the greatest lie of our time. Taoism also claims to be the only way, but it carries not a sliver of truth. When two things conflict, only one can be true, and it certainly isn't Taoism.
@jacobdrumm9206
@jacobdrumm9206 5 жыл бұрын
well, its helped me a lot more than any church or bible has so you do what works for you and ill do what works for me. The god in me recognizes the god in you. Sending love and abundance to you brother!
@wboeren1
@wboeren1 5 жыл бұрын
This is more understandable /logic for me compared to many beliefs.
@AndyBarbosa96
@AndyBarbosa96 Жыл бұрын
Great channel, absolutely brilliant idea, sharing your path with others. My journey into Daoism started 6 years ago when we first moved to Southeast Asia and hasn't stopped since we returned to Europe. It has been an interesting journey, literally and metaphysically. We have suffered loss and extreme pain, we lost a daughter, but thanks to Daoist principles and teachings managed to find balance, cherish her spirit, carrying her soul and energy like a lilly floating along the current. Congratulations and well wishes to you, your friends and masters on your own journey.
@LiveLoveLevelUp
@LiveLoveLevelUp 5 жыл бұрын
These Videos are really wonderful, I've been a taoist at heart for the last 10 or so years ever since my father gave me the Tao Te Ching saying he thought I would like it. It stuck with me ever since, the teachings just made so much sense. I started reading OSHO's books and fell in love with those teachings. That is my relationship with tao and I strive to deepen it daily. Sometimes I wish I had a master Gu of my own to train with and understand life.
@fabioXferke
@fabioXferke 6 жыл бұрын
I've been training karate for a year and after this video I noticed that 【空手道】(karate) actually has some concepts of Daoism and we often get in harmony with the nature by cleaning up the mind and always trying to find equilibrium among everything around us. I'll definitely ask my Sensei more about this interesting concepts.
@francisgregorio7487
@francisgregorio7487 5 жыл бұрын
isnt the last character in karate the same character as the dao? looking at it, the philosophies of the budo arts (karate, aikido,...) lie in the Dao. please correct me if im wrong.
@ycyang2698
@ycyang2698 5 жыл бұрын
Francis Gregorio yes, you’re right. The literal meaning of Karate “空手道” is the way of bare hands
@johnniebarker7629
@johnniebarker7629 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve just deleted all my subscriptions.....and just added your channel Likes and dislikes can drive us crazy Minimalism has it advantages Non resistance does not exclude Making wise choices Namaste
@mastergutaichi
@mastergutaichi 4 жыл бұрын
Less is more.
@ne5464
@ne5464 3 жыл бұрын
This comment makes so much sense to me right now
@imck76
@imck76 5 ай бұрын
I love your teacher. He teaches the principles in a way that a child could understand and be inspired.
@leslieperetsky2662
@leslieperetsky2662 5 жыл бұрын
I recently happened upon your videos and every time I hear Master By speak I calm down and feel joy, so plan to take the Tao Chi course, after being in a number of accidents I want to heal & flow again
@henkdevries7634
@henkdevries7634 6 жыл бұрын
I saw this on reddit too, this is just too cool. Life is a mirror. That is a good way of saying that, I never could bring that knowledge into words, but that is exactly how I feel too. When you feel happy you can handle anything that comes your way, even if those things are hard to deal with. If you feel unhappy, there are little things that go easily or seem fun. I've been depressed for a long time of my life, and what helped me most is to just accept that every day is hard to go through, that every breath takes a lot of effort. And knowing that made things easier. I am a bit pessimistic. Not because I think life sucks, but just to keep my expectations low. If I expect life to be hard, then it always seems to go easy on me. When I expect things to go smoothly I'm always let down, because nothing is perfect, something will go different than expected. But while I'm pessimistic I do know that everything will be all right in the end. As long as you know that everything was, is and will be alright, and know that things always turn our different then you had in mind, you will feel happy, no matter how things turn out to be. Looking forward to your videos!
@yosoynumerosass
@yosoynumerosass 5 жыл бұрын
feeling the same.
@applesandgrapesfordinner4626
@applesandgrapesfordinner4626 11 ай бұрын
Normally I'm against most pessimism, but this isn't a bad take. I like how you piint out that having low expectations doesn't necessarily mean you're expecting everything to turn out bad. Rather that you're ready for the sour taste so that when it happens, it may be sweeter than you expected. Is there a better word than 'soft pessimism'?
@stillchan871
@stillchan871 3 жыл бұрын
I’m from China and this whole Taoism thing is written in my mother language, unfortunately I know nothing about it 😨and your channel makes me thinking it could be great if I explore more about Taoism and actually apply it to my life 🤗thank you for this
@UncleNic45
@UncleNic45 2 жыл бұрын
did it work?
@user-kp1js6cb2s
@user-kp1js6cb2s Жыл бұрын
@@UncleNic45 yes, they became immortal
@xtfgrw
@xtfgrw 6 ай бұрын
I would love to be able to read Tao te Ching in original Chinese. Use this blessing.
@PLPereira
@PLPereira 5 жыл бұрын
I just love it...I also enjoyed the fact that you mentioned that this concept may help some people to find balance. I want to learn more about Taoism. Thank you for sharing! Keep doing it.
@jeremyrick1379
@jeremyrick1379 4 жыл бұрын
Hey George. Thank you for your work. I fell in love with Taoism during my undergraduate program studying East Asian religions, and it inspired me to enter a master's program for mental health counseling. After 4 years of studying western psychology, I lost touch with Taoism. You and Master Gu are bringing me back to my roots, and helping me find my center again. Thank you for your time and (effortless) effort.
@AlexanderRivera23
@AlexanderRivera23 3 жыл бұрын
@George Thompson while having a personal tea time watching this video, my knowledge from what I have learned is that as new to Taoism, its all about being in the very present moment and acknowledge what’s around you. No matter what situation we go through in our everyday lives, we always be sure to acknowledge, smile and move on with both gentleness and happiness. Just like how Lao Tzu drank the vinegar and didn’t let the sour bitterness get to him, he allowed himself to still smile and be happy and not have ugly flavor get to him. He yet still remained calm and gentle. Say you walk around in public, and you encounter someone who’s being present either rude, mean or making angry complaints...that does not mean you have to do the same and act like what he or she is doing towards you..Instead, stay calm, stay happy, and stay happy...wherever there is sad and anger there is love and happiness...and that moments with anger and negative complaints do not last long forever...like a mirror on what you master said, when you smile the mirror smiles, when you are still your reflection stays still, when you stay calm your reflection stays calm...just like when it comes to you surroundings...when you get angry you will make an angry environment where as if you are sad you are gonna make your surrounding full of sadness...just like how when the plants of nature always stays calm no matter what type of situation it is...we do the same as a tree does or be like water...understanding balance to me personally is that when it comes to emotions we must always know that there is no one without one another...so whenever you feel a negative emotion analyze and know that there’s always good, love and peace..that’s what I’ve learned so far when watching this I can be wrong, but that’s so far what I am understanding...I think a good way to practice this Taoist exercise is have tea time and focus on gentleness and also look at yourself in the mirror and just smile non stop and reflect it in your surroundings
@Bleeburn
@Bleeburn 5 жыл бұрын
I've been studying/adopting Taoism for 4 years now but the only source of understanding that's connected with me has been from Alan Watts or just the Tao te Ching itself, I'm very excited to see you and Master Gu go through this stuff!!
@sixteenstringjack
@sixteenstringjack Жыл бұрын
Is there a particular Alan Watts book you'd recommend? Thanks
@patrickkeyes5916
@patrickkeyes5916 3 ай бұрын
This looks great. Thanks for starting this project. I’ll be following it and responding.
@mortonvrose
@mortonvrose 4 ай бұрын
So happy and grateful to be part of this community ❤
@camicamcam1234
@camicamcam1234 3 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite religion.
@krowkovtuber
@krowkovtuber 3 жыл бұрын
when buddha went “nah” i felt that.
@lorengoslin7345
@lorengoslin7345 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I love the Tao...learning every day...it makes so much sense to me. Namaste 🙏
@steff2437
@steff2437 5 жыл бұрын
Just found your page and am so excited to learn more about this beautiful way of being.
@adamcleare4944
@adamcleare4944 5 жыл бұрын
Taoism is Amazing, im so jealious. I WISH I COULD follow the Tao
@markorassam
@markorassam 3 жыл бұрын
u can
@thaliahwang5228
@thaliahwang5228 4 жыл бұрын
I unconsciously found myself more and more into Taoism and Buddhism and I'm loving how it really dis improve my life. I am curious by nature and I love to learn and use what I learn and always loved the idea of the YinYang. Funny facts I'm a Libra so I like the balance haha
@mindtripper5071
@mindtripper5071 4 жыл бұрын
I am a recent student of Taoism myself, I greatly appreciate this ☯
@PaulnJenna
@PaulnJenna 3 жыл бұрын
Really loving your videos!! Taoism is something I have been aware of for years (being a Martial Artist), but have never really looked into it - so I am really finding your videos on it interesting, so look forward to learning more.
@claytonfriend5
@claytonfriend5 5 жыл бұрын
Master Gu pronounces his 'R'`s very well, impressive for someone who Im assuming didn't learn English first.
@kirkjohnson9353
@kirkjohnson9353 4 жыл бұрын
He is very articulate and pleasant to listen to -along with the wisdom.
@ourllamacalmerfarminfrance239
@ourllamacalmerfarminfrance239 2 жыл бұрын
Hi George. I have recently found your channel and have started watching your great videos. I love the whole connection with nature. I own a small llama farm in central France and until the start of Covid I rarely recognised any changes in the natural world around me. Every day over the last two years i have been walking our fields with my wife and my border collie Jake and have really been noticing all of these changes. I have taken it all for granted for too many years. The whole concept is just what I have been needing to calm a very overwhelmed ADD brain. The meditation works wonders and the exercises are really calming but also energising. I will really enjoy working through your collection. Thank you 🙏
@johnyoucantseena7484
@johnyoucantseena7484 4 жыл бұрын
I love you man , thank you for sharing this.
@HeavenlyHouse
@HeavenlyHouse 6 жыл бұрын
A distinction needs to made between religious (folk) Taoism and the original teaching of the natural spiritual truth.
@HeavenlyHouse
@HeavenlyHouse 6 жыл бұрын
BTW Keep up the great work. It's good that you are doing this.
@jean-yveswoestyn6295
@jean-yveswoestyn6295 6 жыл бұрын
This "distinction" makes absolutely no sense in the context of traditionnal chinese culture since the very word "religion" was imported in chinese language only recently in the early 20th century. If we refer to daoist liturgy and ceremonies, they have their roots in ancient chinese shamanism and already existed in the time of Laozi/Zhuangzi.
@HeavenlyHouse
@HeavenlyHouse 6 жыл бұрын
I don't dispute that these arose at the same time. Only that their paths have diverged over time, so that the distinction must be made now. In the present day. This is what my Taoist teacher (from China) continuously stresses.
@vegan4theanimals
@vegan4theanimals 6 жыл бұрын
HeavenlyHouse no it doesn’t. Separation of anything draws one thing apart from another, it’s all connected.
@grantengroff173
@grantengroff173 5 жыл бұрын
Why would we put effort into separating the two? The religion and the philosophy share the same essence. In the same way that all things are fundamentally one. Just as we should not look to separate human beings because of differences and details, we should not separate these two different aspects of Daoism. The most fundamental part of anything is it's true essence. When it comes to people, focusing on differences and seperation due to these differences is the reason for our highly divided society. Now most of the world has lost touch with, or is completely unaware of their true essence. If we don't keep our focus on the essence of Daoism, whether it is the philosophical or the religious aspect, and aim for separation due to details the same thing will happen. Eventually the true essence of Daoism will be forgotten or overlooked because people can't see past the highlighted differences. Although human beings do have superficial differences, we should not focus on them. All that that truly matters is what lies at the center, the thing that we all have in common.. Daoism should be looked at the same way. We must not segregate the religion and the philosophy because of details. We must see past those things and only focus on the shared beauty at the center of them.. Similar to Lau Tzu's reference to the wheel, it is the center hole which makes the wheel usable. Every wheel has the same hole in the center, but there is an endless variety of spokes. We should keep our focus on the center hole, not on the individual spokes. We should focus on the essence of Daoism, not the individual practices.
@davidcraig9512
@davidcraig9512 3 жыл бұрын
Live your life in the present moment, adjusting to life like water, accepting things as they are, and not complain about negative circumstances because complaining compounds the negativity and clouds your view of reality.
@Glorfindel2023
@Glorfindel2023 5 жыл бұрын
I've only just found you :-) My introduction to the Tao was Alan Watts when I was fifteen ... his books and lectures are still great to dust off and give another go at. I'm 65 now and appreciate them more and more. Thank you for all that you do, it's made my day ... C
@huubkoch
@huubkoch 4 жыл бұрын
62 years old now and found Lao Zu's book in the collection of my parents when I was 13. Studied Tai Chi with several (Chinese) masters. Never too old to enjoy some new viewpoints by you and Master Gu. Keep up the good work. Good for my bones! Have a nice day.
@phoenix3996
@phoenix3996 4 жыл бұрын
His English is so good🌟
@blackwaterjim
@blackwaterjim 5 жыл бұрын
Stumbled upon your channel as I was searching for comparisons between Buddhism and Taoism. My understanding is that in Buddhism there is no soul, but in Taoism there is and although Buddhism is appealing I find I gravitate towards Taoism more. Looking forward to watching your channel. Also thank you for providing a reading list
@rosanavegando
@rosanavegando Жыл бұрын
Yours is a very lively approach to Taoism and life! My blessings!
@OneaeBlack
@OneaeBlack 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all this and what it means to the world. Remarkable. For these teachings to draw attention to themselves in this monumental way truly shows the incredible nature of the way, the tao. This whole story has been magical to witness. Thanks again and take r easy!
@Taneth
@Taneth 3 жыл бұрын
"Ugh, this wine has gone bad." "Yuck, that is unpleasant." "Mmm. That's good vinegar."
@guilhermeadan2329
@guilhermeadan2329 6 жыл бұрын
Do you know a thinker by the name of Allan Watts ? He was an interpreter of the eastern philosophies to the western eye. He has some really interesting ways of viewing the Dao. (I just remembered he's also the man in my profile picture haha)
@t_m_420
@t_m_420 6 жыл бұрын
Guilherme D. I love Alan Watts so much! I only became aware of Lao Tzu & the Dao through his talks.
@halvmane5969
@halvmane5969 5 жыл бұрын
He seems good in my opinion, he expresses his subjects well, but he appears to be getting too popular for my taste. Carrying on you could say
@jtchestwater7697
@jtchestwater7697 5 жыл бұрын
Alan Watts mostly viewed himself as an entertainer, if I understand him correctly.
@mrfunnybones7198
@mrfunnybones7198 5 жыл бұрын
Alan watts was a great person. His view of life is a tough to reach goal. Yet all of us should try to atleast take part in that endeavour
@AwokenMinds
@AwokenMinds 4 жыл бұрын
Yes Taoism draws me back into the center. Thank you for this video
@yogainflight
@yogainflight 4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your practice of wisdom and bettering yourself. following you in the Gram. TY my brother for being you in these times.
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