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I was going to make a comment about the similarities of stoicism and daoism and how they came into being independently of one another , but are so similar etc, but there's no point in me mentioning that when the two masters are present (George and yourself)

Hey einzelganger didnt expect to.see u here.

@@martind5565 no, no, no. Daoism is not similar to Stoicism. they are very far apart. This is the problem when you have youtube content that spreads waterdown teachings of Daoism. Read some Zhuangzi and scholars like Hans-Georg Moeller or listen to Jason Gregory and then tell me how similar they are. I hope you get in touch with the real teachings of Daoism. As Chinese I find it weird that such comparisons are made. Maybe what people teach outside China is not Daoism.

@@richardwong5670 I've read the tao te ching, I actually have zhuangzi ill be reading it after I finish the book I'm reading just now. The similarities I see, is being content with what you have, no caring what other people think of you, be kind, coming to terms with mortality, patience especially with others, non judgement, appreciating solitude but also enjoying company and the importance of nature. What are your thoughts on this observation (I'm genuinely interested) and have you read many of the stoic teachings?

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I hope you are doing well and still practicing/learning each day :) it’s an honour and a blessing to be able to read the comment you gave to George. Your comment has me feeling optimistic about my own future. Thank you!

@@haluonbeats1748 I can honestly say that I am doing better. I went through an extremely stressful situation a few months ago. I almost became homeless, just as my old body collapsed on me. I am proud to say that I did not panic. I stuck to my practice and my routine, and miraculously, I was saved from homelessness at the very last moment. Now I can see about getting a hip replacement! I am exercising, losing weight, learning and practicing, and I have decided to return to the place of my birth. I am packing and saving, and hoping to be fully recovered in time to be back home in 2 years. I was born in New York City in the Year of The Dragon, and I plan to be in Times Square on New Years Eve to see 2024, the next Year of The Dragon come in. I will be in Chinatown that February to celebrate with fireworks and dancing Dragons and Fu dogs. This goal has focused my energies, and given me something to look forward to. I'll be 72 by then, and ready to start a whole new adventure back on my native soil. Happy New Year and Best Wishes for YOUR future! IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!!!

@@katsujinkin60 You Sir are a hope and inspiration! Kindly keep sharing your journey to us in some form.

@@meghraj1434 Thank you for those kind words. They came just when needed. Once again I am facing the spectre of homelessness. I was informed on New Year's Eve that I have a new landlord, and that my rent has tripled. I refuse to panic! I am maintaining my daily routine. I am meditating, exercising, and doing whatever is necessary to resolve the issue. I'm getting used to spending a large part of my day ON HOLD! I'm so old, I actually remember a time when you dialed your rotary phone, and an actual human being picked it up and spoke to you, Ha! One thing I've learned is that life never stops coming at you. You have to be both strong and flexible to ride the waves. I constantly remind myself that I have dealt with everything that has come my way for 70 years, and this is no different. 7 times down, 8 times up!!! This too shall pass, and one way or another, I will celebrate The Year of the Dragon on my native soil! I wish you all the best in this coming year. Stay safe, be strong (and flexible), and never despair. Be grateful for challenges, for they are the crucible of character!

If the isolation is due to Covid, stop fearing the covid and go out and enjoy life. Or you'll wither away in loneliness.

Same omg even im 17!!! And was stressing out abt life, but this helped me put things into perspective!! Hope ur happy and healthy

It’s always so nice to see kindred spirits like this. Knowing there are other people my age interested in things like this (and also stressing about the future lol) brings me such relief because I don’t meet them very often and it really does feel lonely sometimes. I also am planning to visit the Wudang mountains soon, I’ve been told it is magical and absolutely worth it. I hope you will be able to do it too! (p.s. I never write comments like this but idk I just really felt called to do it this time so who knows)

Man follows de dao of de earth. De earth follows de dao of heaven. Heaven follows de dao. De dao follows that which is natural. Authenticity means living my own most potential for interbeing in timespace.

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It's so hard to find more like this on KZfaq. Everything of substance is just politics, politics, politics - and politics has become a fanatical poison in the mind of society.

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There is no happiness higher than rest. Break das flower-tipped arrows of Mara and death will not touch me again. Painful is birth. Painful is death. Painful is birth and death over and over again.

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@@George-Thompson Idk but maybe you need to reload this George. My notifications say you loaded but removed content. The only reason I got to see this is because I been waiting for this and just check in on your channel. IDK how KZfaq works but maybe re-uploading is in order to get some more views. Alright, off to finish this documentary.

Daoism is a religion

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Ya right? It feels like not really explaining much - but it's VERY good for people to get a first touch...

@@George-Thompson hi George l have just watched your docu..l must congratulate you very much,message is very clear,l practice tajji several years now,and looking at the images,moved me inside a lot of things,positive,happyness,great Hope,etc etc.,.my Heart today is happy,please never quit the DAO ,dao never quit us . thankyou very much. From Sardinja

you deserve respect to introduce taoist philosophy to mordern world

Very good, refreshing window on life, how it effects us and others in different parts of the world, who live in ways, with less, but have a better life enjoying being here with only the necessry not the must haves. The need for greed is destroying all things good in this world. It will effect us all at some point in life, maybe in different ways. But we should all make our stand for us and nature along with the rock we live on. I dont want an electric car, that will mean destroying much more of the planet, the cost is to high. Wealth, greed, what about earth, nature, living by only taking what we need, not what we can make profit from. Destroying all around us, so we can feel good about ourselves. Out of sight out of mind, out of mind, out of care. Do not abandon your duty of care, as greedy corps and bankers have. The cost is to high. George, when at the farm alone with nature, you still hung onto western pc, not conducive to getting back to nature. Plus when connecting with the nature, you missed the one important thing, we are from the same, we have forgotten how to be as nature. Plus relevant to the empty streets back in Bristol, nature has lived along side us, ever since we left the primeval ooze, from the micro organisms, viruses, bacterias, they need us, and we need them. Without the ying and yang life would not exist. Together in harmony we have evolved, on diff levels in diff ways, but together we are here. The nature you saw was not out to do you in, but survive as we used to, before we got the need for greed bug. This is the problem, not anything natural from nature. Think about what i am saying. I guess you have a wealth of paper bound insight close at hand. Dont waste your life without knowing, why, what for. Great things can be achieved by increasing your understanding of all things on this septic isle. Dao. Knowledge will guide you.

I think it’s hard to find Taoism on zoom… I’ll stick to meditating the trees dirt and Snow

Thanks a lot for providing this glimpse into Taoism. Much appreciated. The big three religions of China can be very helpfull for our relation to the world, others and oneself. The tea time taoism videos helped me not to lose perspective some years ago, while beeing in a dark place. Thank you and Master Gu for sharing this wisdom and for the example this way of living shows to us and the World. Buddha Bless you🙏 Amituofo!

Wonderfully edited and narrated, you have the real makings of a documentary director and editor, thank you for capturing your journey during this time In Particular ❤️🙏

Lara i'm so glad you think so!! Glad you enjoyed xx

Salute, George 💚

Hey Lara, just to say we've set up community submission for translating captions into various languages. You can find information in the description. 💫 xxx

i'm so glad you enjoyed!! ❤️❤️

Yoda is my favourite Daoist Chi master

He who follows de dao is das noblest man under heaven. Thank heaven for de dao, Curious George Thompson!

Much love my friend! xxx

Das world is a stage because life is a show and George is de lead actor in de journey to de east.

Welcome to the club . Read my comment above

I think that you would really enjoy his Initial series of videos which are about his first journey to China and how he became a student at master wu's taiji/dao school

Glad you enjoyed it!

Much love, i'm glad you enjoyed!! xx

@@George-Thompson I think you will be like Sir David Attenborough in your deliveries in video/documentaries, he brings awareness to being HumanKIND & Mindful of Nature & Animals. You on the other hand George, are bringing knowledge to battered Souls, who can relate to you, everyone is on a Journey home to The Wisdom Of The East. I think like you, other Souls are searching, in need of Peace, Nature, Direction & Happiness, The Way! 😊🙏

Master Gu is definitely such a lovely person! I literally stunbled into his school one day, trying to take a picture of the beautiful sunrise that morning and not realizing that I was not on a public building 😅🙈 He was so sweet having a chat with me that early morning and we talked about daoism as I was there in another Masters school for a year studying kung fu. If I ever plan to practice kung fu again, I think I would want to go to his school

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Crucial role lol. A large amount of people here don't even know what it is... so nice try. But guess again. Taoism has the popularity of Falun with the CCP. Its remarkable in many regards that is hasn't suffered the same fate.

Hi Heidi, thank you for your very kind comment! Appreciate you ❤️

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Yin yang: I am in you because you are in me; We are 1! De 1 who knows das 1 becomes de 1. Oneness within oneself brings oneness with das whole universe.

You have to be passionate about the subject matter inspired by the topics covered

Thank you so much for this wisdom!!!!!

I'm honoured you enjoyed Shifu! Thank you for your wisdom and support over all these years xxx

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I'm so glad you enjoyed!!

I'm so glad you enjoyed!!!

De potential spiritual energy that lays dormant in de center of mass of a body is transformed into kinetic spiritual energy through de forces of practice. Therefore, we work for nirvana, that blessed state of heavenly calm obtained by expiation.

@@satnamo Seeing your rubbish appear after nigh every comment is starting to tire even me. I'm beginning to see why my ancestors drew the katana instead of bothering with talking. I sincerely hope you don't speak like this in real life. If you do - I suggest you find a psychiatric hospital.

@@ErraticFaith what is so bad about what he said? I'm confused.

@@ErraticFaith whether one appreciates Satnamo's personal poetic style or not, this is not the appropriate place to post one's own accomplishments. Nor is it the place to vilify them for it.

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼

Thank you so much Joe!!

@George Is There AnywaY You Could Teach&Learn Us How To Use AnD TwisT A Wooden Stick?

wahoo! so glad you enjoyed!

glad you enjoyed!!