TAOISM: Understand the True Power of Nothing

[@dustsky]

Master Gu is the embodiment of the master everyone can love: wise, stoic, cheerful, and good sense of humor.

[@NapoleonCalland]

Interesting that you indirectly referenced Stoicism. Imagine a conversation between Epictetus and Master Gu, or George and Marcus Aurelius? ;)

[@satnamo]

And little more wudang congfu+Taiji would be awesome.

[@jasonreviews]

if your qi is balanced your happy. It's as simple as that.

[@fzkxl9931]

Maybe not... If your goal is to become a professional potter.

[@saiko_1]

This is one of the best KZbin channels that ever existed. I wish more people watch your videos, because I sincerely think they are important.

[@George-Thompson]

Really glad you enjoyed!

[@Islaras]

So happy to discover it today!

[@lionesss06]

My Family: you are doing nothing! Me: Wrong, I'm nurturing my spirit

[@Reree-gz5bg]

:D

[@lionesss06]

@@Reree-gz5bg 😁

[@Lumiverse.]

This video is SO GOOD. I think my favorite you've ever done.

[@freakiniilse]

I agree! So well put to words and images. Great job!

[@George-Thompson]

Glad you think so! I feel like I'm improving with each video 🙏🙏

[@djjazzydean]

Agree. A video to watch many times over

[@SimplyStuart94]

@@George-Thompson my only critic is around the 10 minute mark where the tree in the foreground is blurry, I found it really distracting

[@nathyketo]

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[@enzobaroni7456]

Such a pity that we don't study this deeply in school... I live in Brazil and this whole Corona crisis made me think and suffer, I'm finding relief on the oriental cultures and philosophies. Looking forward to live some experience like that. Keep up with the good videos! Peace!

[@leslyvargas1940]

Exacttttlyyy me, it took my own mental anguish and suffering to find relief

[@GavinSaintClair]

Hi George, my Buddhist name is Daishi and I’ve practised Zen meditation and mindfulness including Chan Buddhism and the Tao.. this video was very helpful in an unprecedented time for us. My wife works as a Covid ICU nurse and I work as a carer. I’ve experienced people’s lack of mindfulness, the dangers of this and the anxiety that can come in a time like this one. I want to thank you for your effort and the direct experience through a well put together mini documentary. Keep up the good work as you’re making a difference, that’s my experience from watching your video. Best wishes 🙏 ⭐️

[@matdear8120]

happy to see how wiseness is growing in you since you decided to leave home and follow your intuition :) thank you for sharing this with us

[@George-Thompson]

You are so welcome!

[@peterpaulparker]

Great points. Nasseim Harriman has started to make some amazing discoveires about the dark matter and energy, which is what they call it in main stream science. He puts it like this. It is a field that is constantly spinning and everything is 99.999999 % space that appears to be solid matter because of the spin. If you think of the field as a coffee cup and that is the field that we cannot see. When you put the cream into the coffee after stiring it, you begin to see a spinning pattern from the cream. This pattern follows the fibernacci sequence and looks rather like a galaxy and the way that this forms through spinning. He is comparing the micro and the macro levels of our existence. The maths goes beyond me, but he is claiming that he is getting very close to comprehending the universe through the maths. Amazing. I love the Tao philosophy and the way that it talks about space. And at the end of the day, does it matter what happens after we die. We are here to live the best life possible and use our brains properly so that we can experience life to its fullest, while treating everything else we exist with, with respect. Conquering the mind is a key to this and using it as a very powerful too, rather than a lousy master, will lead you to a better life. Thanks for sharing. Great video. :)

[@richwilliams1863]

Who puts cream in their coffee? Disgusting. While you are on your way to killing your mind, take a moment to kill your comprehension. I think you would find it helpful.

[@peterpaulparker]

@@richwilliams1863 Thank you for the love and compassion you show. It is vey becoming. :)

[@eloradanan1837]

Emptiness=empty canvas. What you choose to paint on the canvas of your life, is all up to you.

[@WeAreAllOneNature]

Wow. That is so simple, beautiful and powerful. Now I feel inspired to clear the canvas of my life, and then paint something pure and natural.

[@jkooser0701]

Really grateful for your videos. I'm in the US where sanity has seemed in short supply these last four years. The wisdom you share is recieved gratefully.

[@George-Thompson]

You are very welcome Jeff!

[@ruoshui8542]

Immensely inspiring, superb quality. I love it that you are taking things to a new level by incorporating silence, a black screen, using the potential of the medium that way. Raising the bar and setting an example. I take my hat off to you, my Sanfeng brother! 🎩 🙏🏻 ☯️

[@George-Thompson]

Very glad you enjoyed Sanfeng brother!! 💖

[@George-Thompson]

Thanks so much for watching! ☯道☯ If you want to get deeper into Daoism with me I invite you to join my Daoism course! In over 10 hours of deep philosophy, taiji and meditation, I offer ideas and practices to help bring Daoist wisdom into your everyday life. ⏩⏩ Click here to learn about the course: www.wayfinder.academy/daoism-course

[@amormagisterestoptimus]

😁

[@livinglifelazy]

This whole series is blowing my mind. I never knew what Daoism was until I stumbled across it in a random video, and it SPEAKS to me. Thanks so much for making this series!

[@satnamo]

This is because that is This is not because that is not. This and that: I am in you And you are in me; We are one. I am a spark of the infinite that is functioning through this body+mind complex.

[@amithpcr7]

Thou art that!

[@qihangli7485]

Very wonderful video!! Though we do say "Yang Sheng 生" in Chinese, meaning nurturing the physical state, nurturing the spirit "Yang Shen 神" is more about our mental state.

[@LEP7cv]

We don't appreciate or give enough value to nothing, it's not seen well and it's misunderstood. Nice reminder

[@mattcarlson8262]

Good job George, quite helpful. Have a day filled with emptiness. Matt

[@timharrington4470]

Emptiness is the great equalizer. It is what we came from and it is where we are going to.

[@gregmasseyify]

I've had these thoughts myself. To get a bit esoteric Everything ultimately comes from nothing and as we come from nothing and are a part of nothing and no part of nothing can be bigger and another so it seems logical that we are all equal to and are the great infinite creator, nothing.

[@gregmasseyify]

Great video. No amount of words could ever teach the wisdom in the old hermits eyes.

[@elsagrace3893]

Are you saying that so that people like you?

[@gregmasseyify]

@@elsagrace3893 no. Are you saying that so people wont? 🤔

[@ThomSinger]

I seek to be aware of all that space. I look between the trees and buildings. It is hard to see the space in a world that is about the “stuff”. But my effort to make age 50 to 75 the best years of my life has lead me to appreciate the gaps. There is power in the empty space. There is something in nothing. #50to75

[@kalebjohnson9183]

I love the idea that most religions are trying to say the same thing just in different ways.

[@doloresvangaal2248]

Wow such a beautiful video. This needs more views. 🥰

[@mechannel7046]

Share the video with people

[@adamedison6831]

Breathtaking scenery! Also a very good and grounded (rather than abstract) look at a single Daoist principle. Thank you for creating this and sharing with us!

[@djjazzydean]

The cave hermit is magnificent being

[@karimali8269]

You’re a Beautiful Human Being’ Thank you for Making This Channel

[@vlatkodr7102]

Keep up developing and sharing this deep, beautiful thought and philosophy. It heals the world little by little

[@mrbtb1234]

Dude. From a man sitting alone in his kitchen down in Austin, Texas I have to tell you the quality of your videos and the way you are able to convey ideas and messages is incredible. I've been following you for some time now and as someone who had a mental breakdown over the idea of returning to nothing and not understanding what it meant this video hit home. You have an awesome gift my man, ill be cheering you on. Thank you!

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you Brad, I appreciate you. Wishing you the best xx

[@chefstefanoleone]

Beautiful wisdom George . Travel gently

[@Storm_.]

George, in my opinion this is some of your finest work. The thoughts and ideas you express so effortlessly, as though you are truly one with them. You have helped me in this moment to regain my perspective, and fill my mind with much joy. Thank you Steve

[@brunoboaz7656]

This is a very thought provoking video, George. Well done, I must say! Your videography skills have grown so much over the time you have been there. Looking forward to your next offering.

[@diywithsanya2806]

This is one of those videos which has last an everlasting impact on me. It gave me so much of clarity and peace within. ❤️

[@KARATEbyJesse]

Excellent video! Subscribing 💪

[@gyniest]

Sensei Jesse! Somehow I'm not surprised to find you here.

[@gyniest]

Valkommen!

[@ryancross4481]

Great to see you here, Jesse Sensei. Hope you are well 🙏. OSU. Your friend from 🇺🇸, Ryan

[@carlymcpeake9003]

@@gyniest u8 GHB to support you in advance for your time

[@primitiverevival1914]

One of my favourite of your videos. I really hope one day our paths cross. You are a great inspiration for me. Thank you

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you Luke!

[@hereticsaint100]

I really like your approach to teaching this topic. Master Gu is such a calming presence. He is cheerful and pleasant, too -- someone who would be great to learn from.

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you for the support! 🫶 You can learn from Master Gu at www.taoistwellness.online 🙏

[@cardosoman]

this video touched me in a special way, thanks george

[@birgitbofarull4410]

Best video Mr. Thompson! Thank you so much!

[@lairx]

This is a wonderful video. Thank you very much, George. When I was young and easy (under the apple boughs...), the thought of nothing, of emptiness left me scared stiff. That's decades ago. Nowadays I look for space and emptiness, not just outside, but experience this more and more inside. It is vast, boundless, eternal, timeless. There is no need, no sense to being afraid of the void. It always has been, it will always be, there is neither beginning nor end in it. Utterly beautiful.

[@mw1327]

Beautiful! THANK YOU!

[@aro9266]

Pleasure to come across this video, thank you !

[@NReillee]

This video will be in my thoughts today as I hike in nature. So much to ponder. Your channel means a lot to me.

[@resoundingsource6595]

good place for pondering :) Hey if you ever want a soundtrack to your hikes, this song expresses an exploration of Wu-Wei -- the emptiness of the Flow state. Cheers! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6iUinyghdZ1nKs

[@George-Thompson]

Glad to hear my friend, enjoy your walk! xx

[@janetjohnson998]

Pottery has been a huge teacher for me. Intention, centrifugal force, centering, water, earth, air, fire and non attachment in the process which can not be rushed. Oh yes and opening and shaping while my thought bubble up. Observation all the while.

[@milife1390]

Been a Taoist for 6 years even tho i work in tech. Incredible video , keep up the good work

[@sethkeith8751]

Master Gu is awesome...never met him but I love him

[@jasonwhitney4491]

George, I love the teachings you impart in these videos and show how to apply them in modern life. Your efforts show the world the mystery and beauty of Taoist thought. I can't thank you enough!

[@caiosouza1346]

So good! Thank you again Master Gu and George for spread this kind of knowledge with us! This video was something really special!

[@ayomidharmasena3265]

Thank you! True & beautiful. ❤️🙏

[@tubears711]

George, I certainly appreciate your beautiful perspective on life. thank you.

[@mattmaley8902]

Your content keeps improving, becoming more and more refined. Such a beautiful process to watch. Well done again, George!!

[@Bonobo3D]

Beautiful video George, thank you for taking us on your travels, and sharing this wisdom about space and nothing.

[@ronanderson7843]

Thank you, George. Please continue bringing this beautiful way of looking at things into my life. I deeply appreciate you.

[@deevievanvoorthuizen3462]

Lots of times we hear on the news that for example a native bird species is not around anymore. It might have gone extinct. But most of the times this happened because the wole ecosystem the bird species was a part from died out. It can start with plants on the bottom of a lake that dissapear. Those plants gave oxigen to algies, those algies were food for fished and the birds fed on those fishes. When the bird itself dies it's body is processed by micro-organisms on the bottom of the lake and they make the bottom of the lake fertile for plants to grow there to produce oxigen for the algies again. We are not apart from the world we live in. In our culture we feel that way and this way of thinking has disastrous consequences. If we will keep on living with this way of mind, we might very well be that birdspecies in time... I love your channel George! It opened my eyes to taoist philosophy and changed my way of thinking dramatically. Please, keep those video's coming! :)

[@herminator250]

This is beautiful and will done ! Thanks!

[@ErrolGetner]

You have a terrific presence. I enjoyed this very much. Yin and Yang has a much more expanded meaning for me now. Thanks

[@ZsuzsannaSpiry]

Thank you George for making me reflect on emptiness today. Heartfelt gratitude. Namaste!

[@joeltbasham]

Absolutely beautiful video in meaning and visuals. Thank you friend!

[@johannpaullundgrenzoz4100]

George your videos only get better with time, you really express your person evolution in everything and you really give off the sense of wisdom... Congrats!!

[@authentickungfu7910]

Beautiful work my friend.

[@rubendacosta398]

There realy is something, to nothing. Powerfull words George As inspiring and carismatic as you allways are :)

[@MissBlackMetal]

Taoism spoke to me decades ago when I learned about it, probably because it reminded me of my mother, who seems to live the Way but never mentioned it by name. I suppose it was serendipitously fated that I would discover Taoism one day. Though the language and poetry spoke to me, I never actually tried incorporating it into my life. It wasn't until I came across your videos with Master Gu recently that I "rediscovered" the Tao for myself, and now I'm ready to live the Way. Thank you, George, for your beautiful, thoughtful videos full of wisdom. I love the breathtaking scenery shots paired with the profound teachings and musings, plus your peppering-in of "real-life examples" of living the Tao, such as the "emptiness" cave hermit! Your videos are a joy to watch, and so far I've added nearly all the ones I've seen to my Taoism playlist! 😅

[@ZsuzsannaSpiry]

I just love this video. Whenever I watch it again, it puts me in a calm, tranquil state. I love the space between scenes, between sentences, images... it gives me space for breathing, enjoying, and in-taking whatever I have seen or heard. I can really experience emptiness. Once again, thank you George!

[@kavalkid1]

Love you so much, George!

[@davidr-d9348]

In a few sentences you changed my entire perspective. When you spoke of the space outside of our skin being as important to living as the space within it, that just made so much sense to me. Nothingness really does connect us to every single thing. Even when my 'logical' brain tries to analyse it, and say what about the elements that make up that space, the nitrogen, oxygen and carbon that make up the atmosphere? I can only conclude that at its most micro-level, between the smallest sub-atomic particles, there is nothingness, and without that nothingness, those sub-atomic particles, and hence elements wouldn't function how they are supposed to. The insights your sharing with us are invaluable, so truly thank you

[@pushyamistry9084]

This is one of the best content I've ever consumed. Great job mate♥️

[@Mr-.Facts.]

''There really is something, to nothing'' Well said

[@henkknaap8781]

What a gentle guide ! Thank you 🙏

[@RichardIIfan]

Thank you. Perspective is always good.

[@andrewpollock4049]

Wonderful I feel that I've learned something special

[@SpicyMcHaggis]

More and more I would love to see the tenthousand things in the Wudang mountains... Thanks for this awesome video too, George!

[@susydyson1750]

marvellous seeing and feeling space as described by tao with these glorious images

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

I love what you do man - can't say much more. Just brilliant!

[@George-Thompson]

Thank you so much 😀

[@danielread5854]

I like the way you managed to bring Han Solo into a discourse about Taoism. I think it's fair to say this has most likely never been done before in history.

[@csapostudio]

Thank you for your thoughts! The world really need it now! Cheers from Hungary! :)

[@George-Thompson]

My pleasure!

[@domm1341]

You are a great teacher! Very valuable insights. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@TheAltruismActivist]

One of the channels where I like the video right in the beginning just in case I forget at the end!

[@pierref20]

thank you for sharing your beautiful road with us

[@elfyhanley]

Tell me why I started crying a lil during this... it made me feel things 🥺 I am constantly in awe of our Universe and your wonderful video has reminded me of that 💚

[@luisgcr]

Subscribed minutes ago. Now I'm surfing through all the precious wisdow in this channel. I really appreciate your job, George, we need more of this! Gratitude

[@alexander.thelight]

Thanks for your meaningful and spacious service to the world brother 🙏🏻😎

[@rebeccab6791]

This really is so amazing. Please more of these! And thank you so very much for being here and making these.

[@TheNeighborhoodZenPriest]

In Zen Buddhism, we read the Heart Sutra each day which teaches us that 'Form is Emptiness, Emptiness is Form. One is dependent on the other'. This tells us that while indeed the Emptiness of a cup is needed to be able to contain any tea, so is the Form of a cup needed to keep it from spilling everywhere. The old sage in the video could sit in the cave thanks to its Emptiness, yet without its Form there would be no cave to begin with, no shelter from the elements. Keeping a perfect balance between the two is what creates its usefulness, one is useless without the other.

[@pierrolunar8561]

But that would contradict paranirvana

[@TheNeighborhoodZenPriest]

@@pierrolunar8561 How so? Could you please elaborate a bit?

[@abrdirect_]

Thank u George, you have pursued your dream of having a successful KZbin channel. This video is especially well made. Please keep inspiring us with such amazing videos and the Tao philosophy. Greetings from Mexico.

[@marycatherineparker2136]

My dream of a peaceful life in the mountains has become a reality. So great to be alone !

[@SteveRows8foldpath]

Death has always terrified me. Mainly as I feel I’ve wasted sections of my life, then worrying I will leave my children behind then. Just the fear of it all being over. But to hear you talking about something from nothing. It’s comforting in a way. That perhaps the end I’m so afraid of, Isn’t an end just the soil for another seed to grow, If that makes sense.

[@resoundingsource6595]

really dig that last sentence :) I believe you're right! This personalize life (ego) stems from the soil of source - and we can never detach from that source..only grow (and even decay) into fuller awareness of IT IS (or isn't LOL). Enjoy the ride my friend!

[@George-Thompson]

love this: "the soil for another seed to grow". well said 💖

[@caprimoon888]

So glad I found this channel , many thanks George. Loved the scenery as well as Brighton Pier !!!!

[@3340steve]

This is an important concept to understand. Thank you for posting this.

[@trentynbotello1028]

Beautiful and mind opening! Helped me further my understanding of having a less full and busy mind. Thank you!

[@sanjeevkulkarni6835]

Simply wonderful. Not sure whether you will respond but still you have made my day. I will watch this video many more times and come back to you again. Thank you !

[@maurifant]

Thank you for a truly great and insightful video. We need more people like you in the world.

[@dondyablo1045]

Sadhu. Glad i found this channel who shared the same emptiness ive got .thank you

[@finding_mojo]

Thanks for all your hard work producing this to share ancient wosdom with anyone who wants to hear. Master Gu seems like a cool guy. :)

[@danenigel007]

George. I think this one is my favorite! Well done. Please carry on!

[@06Apeksha]

We are the emptiness and also the matter. Yin and the Yang. Our soul is the energy that runs the human body, the body representing the matter, and the spaces exist but we don't realize their importance. Like between the layers of the lung covering, there is a potential space. If too much fluid accumulates in this space (aka pleural effusion) we cannot breathe properly, and this makes us realize how important having this space empty was. Life is beautiful and while all matter, energy are significant because we can see or use them respectively, the emptiness is equally important because it facilitates life. Loved the video! ❤️

[@jackchiang1470]

Emptiness is the potentiality where all possibilities exist.

[@milenapeneva553]

One of the best video I have ever seen! Thank you!

[@lisar.4335]

Soooo grateful for this new video---thank you!

[@amandathompson9513]

That was a really nicely put together, thought provoking little film. Cheers, keep making them!

[@johnguerra7222]

Excellent George. Thank you!

[@dans-designs]

We all have faith, just different truths 🙏 Love your videos, keep them coming! x

[@AnamDream]

Not what I expected to find when I clicked it. Well done!