Taoism

[just me]

so if the Tao can not be spoken of, speak of something to do with it in order to explain it.

 

[sculptor]

?
since there's never been a single thing, where then is defiling dust to cling?

 

[Holly-May Leslie]

Is it a philosophy or a religion? Also, what is the Tao?

It's the easiest way to accomplish anything. It's generally described to the reader using metaphor.

 

[Holly-May Leslie]

Then again, there is a certain contradiction in here. That is probably why the taoist tries to use metaphor to guide one to the tao, rather than explaining it directly, which would lead one to understand the contradiction and thus be trapped by said contradiction in their own suffering. This contradiction is: one can not try to completely stop trying, because in doing so they are trying. finding the path of least resistance entails giving up all effort, which can not be done deliberately, as that would entail effort. That's probably why the taoist uses so many bs words and phrases: To try to cause the reader to accidentally stumble upon enlightenment, which is a hard task when they're seeking out said enlightenment.

 

[ThazzarBaal]

Seems unnecessary to inquire if not a self defeating effort. Is it an unorchestrated flow of life or ... I'm confused.

 

[North Cali Sammy]

Tao is the flow of Nature and the flow of Life. It is easier to swim with the current than to swim against it. A Pantheist views all things sacred, including both good and bad experiences, because both give contrast to our lives and educate us along the way.

 

[sculptor]

Tao is the flow of Nature and the flow of Life. It is easier to swim with the current than to swim against it. A Pantheist views all things sacred, including both good and bad experiences, because both give contrast to our lives and educate us along the way.

Long ago:
I was billeted at fort Ritchie while working under raven rock mountain. The fort had 2 private lakes, the upper of which was stocked with trout.
The spring fed stream which flowed into the lakes came out from a 1 meter tube, and the trout could be found there swimming against the current. They seemed to be content there, not worrying about distance covered.

 

[North Cali Sammy]

Long ago:
I was billeted at fort Ritchie while working under raven rock mountain. The fort had 2 private lakes, the upper of which was stocked with trout.
The spring fed stream which flowed into the lakes came out from a 1 meter tube, and the trout could be found there swimming against the current. They seemed to be content there, not worrying about distance covered.

Feeding time for fish.