Trunk

I’m not in alignment with what’s going on here; I find that its an activity that I no longer wish to contribute to.

Thank you to all of the people who’ve shared wisdom and good company over these past few years. (I will occasionally check my private messages over at TaoBums.com, should any want to say “hi”.)

cheers,
Keith

Michael,

We view things differently on a number.. well, on most of the points that you mention. I’m all for whatever works for each individual, that’s the bottom line – and I certainly make way for the fact that people vary. But, you and I differ on the nature of shen, what a cauldron is – the mechanics involved.

> fire from the kidneys…[Read more]

Michael,

We view things differently on a number.. well, on most of the points that you mention. I’m all for whatever works for each individual, that’s the bottom line – and I certainly make way for the fact that people vary. But, you and I differ on the nature of shen, what a cauldron is – the mechanics involved.

> fire from the kidneys…[Read more]

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..symbolizes intelligence, discrimination, wisdom.

..symbolizes intelligence, discrimination, wisdom.

Max,

I think that you’ve posted a valid point, a very substantial and valid point. (And, with an exception or two, very cleanly put.)

I’m very much for rigorous, clean, sincere on-going critique of the HT system. I think its in the best interest of the improved health of the system, and of students. The system needs it.

If the result…[Read more]

Max,

I think that you’ve posted a valid point, a very substantial and valid point. (And, with an exception or two, very cleanly put.)

I’m very much for rigorous, clean, sincere on-going critique of the HT system. I think its in the best interest of the improved health of the system, and of students. The system needs it.

If the result…[Read more]

Chris,

c> For me, the difficulty with Kan and Li was/is the tendency to “do” it. To make the energies go here and there and invert and shift. When I do that it does happen, but some other part of my being goes “Hey, who said you could take that heart energy- that belongs here!”. My solution has been to not move the fire energy from the heart to…[Read more]

Chris,

c> For me, the difficulty with Kan and Li was/is the tendency to “do” it. To make the energies go here and there and invert and shift. When I do that it does happen, but some other part of my being goes “Hey, who said you could take that heart energy- that belongs here!”. My solution has been to not move the fire energy from the heart to…[Read more]

..yu realley jump hard on a tipo.
i beter watch my srep.
😀

..yu realley jump hard on a tipo.
i beter watch my srep.
😀

I think Plato ought to be banned from the site.
Endless personal attacks in every direction, with no end in site..
on the contrary, on attempts to bring’m back to center, he only amps it up.

The fact is that a certain small percentage of people take the freedom of the web and express causticly ad nauseum, and delight in it – won’t ever…[Read more]

I think Plato ought to be banned from the site.
Endless personal attacks in every direction, with no end in site..
on the contrary, on attempts to bring’m back to center, he only amps it up.

The fact is that a certain small percentage of people take the freedom of the web and express causticly ad nauseum, and delight in it – won’t ever…[Read more]

This one is more cryptic (Taoist text), but talks perhaps near the subject i think you’re bringing up.

~ begin quote ~

There are two ways of cultivating refinement. The Classic of Wenshi says, “If you can see the vital spirit, you gain lasting life; if you can forget the vital spirit, you gain transcendent life.”

Forgetting the vital…[Read more]

This one is more cryptic (Taoist text), but talks perhaps near the subject i think you’re bringing up.

~ begin quote ~

There are two ways of cultivating refinement. The Classic of Wenshi says, “If you can see the vital spirit, you gain lasting life; if you can forget the vital spirit, you gain transcendent life.”

Forgetting the vital…[Read more]

p> I will not define the word dharma ..>

Well, then: You weren’t ready for actually having this discussion, were you? For all of your vitriolic displays, when it comes down to actually discussing the points (and you’ve only listed two of them), you balk. Some 4th of July this has been.

Nevertheless, you’ve primed the pump; maybe i can…[Read more]

p> I will not define the word dharma ..>

Well, then: You weren’t ready for actually having this discussion, were you? For all of your vitriolic displays, when it comes down to actually discussing the points (and you’ve only listed two of them), you balk. Some 4th of July this has been.

Nevertheless, you’ve primed the pump; maybe i can…[Read more]

Crevy,

c> Why does the sexual energy have to transform in the crown chakra in taoism, and not in the heart chakra? >

It doesn’t have to.
And different Taoist sources employ different emphasis-distributions amongst the three centers (power, love, wisdom). (..lookin at it from a 3-center view.)

There’s been substantial recognition on this…[Read more]