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Zuowang is a Chinese Taoist form of meditation that translates as "sitting forgetting". It is a nondualist, nonconceptual form of meditation that has been practiced for centuries. In...
Zhan Zhuang is a Chinese form of standing meditation used as the basis for such martial arts as Tai Chi Chuan. It is simple to do, yet effective for building chi, or energy. In this article, you...
Taoism has become a widespread form of spirituality, with roots in ancient China. Some consider it an organized religion, while others feel that by its nature, it cannot be organized. Taoism can...
We have heard, read and written these phrases many times – “anything is possible”, “even impossible says I m possible” all we should know about is the Law of Attraction. The base of Law of...
To the believers and non-believers of God and the walk of faith. Every morning, before you do anything else, give GOD 15 minutes of your time. Pray, read the word and give thanks to GOD for...
Using the regular exercise of breath in Taoism increases the health of your mind, body and spirit. There are many types of breathing exercises used to attain the "Breath of Tao," which is the...
Spirituality and investing don't have to be separate in your life. You can "flow" effortlessly to profits if you follow a stocks "TAO." It' easy!
Throughout history, the I-Ching has been used as both a manual of wisdom and a manual of divining. Ancient users of the text would traditionally cast yarrow stalks, and, though a complex process,...
The I Ching, a method of divination or fortune telling based on a classic Chinese Taoist text, involves casting coins or marbles and then reading them according to the meanings of certain symbols....
Whether Taoism is considered a philosophy or a religion depends on who you ask. Taosim has many different beliefs and has never been a unified religion; but it still shares certain core beliefs.
Vitality and health are extremely important to Taoists so what Taoists eat is crucial to their lifestyle. Taoists deem their diet as not only important to their physical health but also their...
Taoists don't just associate sex with pleasure, but also health, vitality and leading a long life. Being able to manage sexual energy is associated with good health, a sharp mind, psychic powers,...
Taoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes harmony, natural laws and the interconnection of all life. It's a spiritual state of mind more than a religion, and there is no formal...
Yoga is an excellent way to center and bring peace to your body and mind centers. While there is no "right" way to practice yoga, based upon yogic philosophy, the following steps give an example...
Taoism (translated as the path) refers to the life force that surrounds and permeates all things. According to one Zen philosopher, the way of the Tao is broad, neither easy nor difficult. Such...
The I Chung is an ancient book and the concepts behind it predate written language. It is the ancient divination system of China. You can tap into the energy flow of the universe with the I...
The I Ching (Yijing) trigrams represent points on the compass, forces of nature and seasons of the year. There are eight of them comprising the central compass points. You can use them as guides...
The I Ching hexagrams are based on eight basic trigrams, each of which represents one of the compass points, as well as one of the forces of nature. Reading them takes some intuitive skill, some...
Negative thoughts such as greed, anger and hate are like viruses. If you give them any attention, they will start to breed and become increasingly difficult to get rid of. Getting rid of these...
Lao Tzu, a Chinese philosopher and author of the Tao Te Ching, is credited as the father of the Eastern philosophy, Taoism. The Tao Te Chang or "Book of the Way," first published in the 4th...
The Jade Emperor originated in ancient Chinese mythology and is part of the Taoist religion. He is believed to rule over Heaven and Earth just as the human emperors ruled over China.
Taoism (Daoism) may be one of the least well understood Eastern religions in the west. Taoism is very old and much less unified than western religions. It also has a number of religious figures...
Zhuang Tzu is thought to have lived between 370 and 300 BCE. Little is known of his life and the text attributed to him, "Zhuangzi," which was partly written by his followers. Like Socrates,...
Taoism, by its own definition, is near impossible to convey in words. The English translation for Tao is "path" or "way." It is said that it cannot be explained, only experienced. Follow these...