All about Taoism and Confucianism lovers

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Comment by Jamie on July 22, 2012 at 7:51am

I have studied the Tao for over twenty years and am moving to GZ in August.  I want to meet as many local Taoists as possible and travel to some of the famous Taoist shrines.  Any suggestions or potential travel buddies? 

I am also up for good discussions about philosophy, especially but not limited to Taoism and mysticism.  I have some interesting perspectives I've come to from a comparative study of Eastern and Western philosophies. 

I also practice several martial arts with roots in Taoism (karatedo, aikido, tai chi chuan) if anyone is interested in learning or practicing with me.

Comment by Samuel McLeod on April 26, 2010 at 11:07pm

hey guys. ive been styudying the Dao for several years now. Id love to talk to some other people about it. ive been keeping a Dao reflection journal and ive posted a few entries on my blog. feel free to check them out

Comment by Sarath Wijekoon on August 22, 2009 at 2:48am

Hi everybody, I would be quite keen to hear of Taoism and Confucianism.

Comment by Sweet Hellcat on October 30, 2008 at 12:48pm

积土成山，风雨兴焉；积水成渊，蛟龙生焉；积善成德，而神明自得，圣心备焉。
If you accumulate enough earth to build up a high mountain, rain and wind will follow. If you accumulate enough water to fill a chasm, scaly dragons will come into being. If you accumulate enough benevolent actions to develop your moral character, a divine clarity of intelligence will be naturally realized and a sagelike mind will come to you

Comment by Sweet Hellcat on October 29, 2008 at 9:21am

劝学篇Of learning

木受绳则直，金就砺则利，君子博学而日参省乎己，则知明而行无过矣。
The wood that has been marked with the plumbline will be straight and metal that has been put to the whetstone will be sharp. A gentleman should broaden his knowledge and examine himself to make himself wise and free from mistakes.


不等高山，不知天之高也；不林深渊，不知地之厚也；不闻先王之遗言，不知学问之大也。
If you do not climb up a high mountain, you will not be aware of the height of the sky. If you do not overlook a deep gorge, you will not be aware of the depth of the earth. If you have not heard the words passed down from the ancient Kings, you will not be aware of the greatness of the learning.

吾尝终日而思矣，不如须臾之所学也；吾尝跻而望矣，不如登高之博见也。
I once spent a whole day deep in thought, but it was not so valuable as one moment in studying. Once I stood on my tiptoes to look out into the distance, but I could not see as far as when I climb to a high place

Comment by Sweet Hellcat on October 27, 2008 at 1:43pm

to be a gentleman with good taste

Comment by Khan on October 24, 2008 at 5:57pm

Hi, all... can i would like to be part of this group :)

Comment by Grace sometimes on August 11, 2008 at 4:49pm

The term "Jūnzǐ" (Chinese: 君子; literally "nobleman") is crucial to classical Confucianism. and in English the "gentleman" or "perfect man". and what's the meaning of GENGLEMAN?

Comment by man in the mirror on June 20, 2008 at 12:16am

do u practice taoism?

Comment by Sweet Hellcat on May 10, 2008 at 11:29am

1. The Master said, 'Is it not pleasant to learn
with a constant perseverance and application?

2. 'Is it not delightful to have friends coming from distant
quarters?'

3. 'Is he not a man of complete virtue, who feels no
discomposure though men may take no note of him?'