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Category: Zhuangzi/Daoism

The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 3: Embodying Philosophy Through Martial Arts
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The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 3: Embodying Philosophy Through Martial Arts

In this episode, Maeko & Uncle discuss how the practice of a Martial Art involves physically embodying the philosophy of … Continue reading The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 3: Embodying Philosophy Through Martial Arts

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Essay, Zhuangzi/Daoism

“食苦/Shiku – Eating Bitterness”

I first heard of the concept of “Eating Bitterness” when I started studying Yin Style Baguazhang. The group had been … Continue reading “食苦/Shiku – Eating Bitterness”

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太極圖說/Taiji Tu Shuo – Taiji Diagram Explanation
Qigong & Meditation, Taiji Theory, Zhuangzi/Daoism

太極圖說/Taiji Tu Shuo – Taiji Diagram Explanation

無極而太極。太極動而生陽,動極而靜,靜而生陰。靜極復動。一動一靜,互為其根;分陰分陽,兩儀立焉。 Wuji becomes Taiji. Taiji moves & gives birth to Yang, movement at its extremity becomes stillness, & stillness gives … Continue reading 太極圖說/Taiji Tu Shuo – Taiji Diagram Explanation

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黃帝陰符經/Huangdi Yinfujing – Huangdi’s Hidden Tally Classic
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黃帝陰符經/Huangdi Yinfujing – Huangdi’s Hidden Tally Classic

觀天之道,執天之行,盡矣。 Observe Heaven’s Dao, grasp Heaven’s phases, that’s all. 天有五賊,見之者昌。五賊在心,施行於天,宇宙在乎手,萬物生乎身。 Heaven has Five Thieves, one who sees them is prosperous. … Continue reading 黃帝陰符經/Huangdi Yinfujing – Huangdi’s Hidden Tally Classic

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