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08-12-2009, 09:16 AM
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| boleon  Join Date: May 2008 Location: Detroit, MI
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| The Pu of Tao
Pu is translated "uncarved block", "unhewn log", or "simplicity". It is a metaphor for the state of wu wei and the principle of jian. It represents a passive state of receptiveness. Pu is a symbol for a state of pure potential and perception without prejudice. In this state, Taoists believe everything is seen as it is, without preconceptions or illusion. Pu is seen as keeping oneself in the primordial state of Tao. It is believed to be the true nature of the mind, unburdened by knowledge or experiences. In the state of Pu, there is no right or wrong, beautiful or ugly. There is only pure experience, or awareness, free from learned labels and definitions. It is this state of being that is the goal of following Tao.
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08-12-2009, 06:45 PM
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wow, when i fisrt read that title! well, you know... some time ago, i read a book entitled... "The Tao of Sobriety" loved it, and use a lot of whats in there on a daily basis...
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08-13-2009, 08:39 PM
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Another comment I have is that I read "The Tao of Pooh" when I was about 14 (30 years ago). It helped me understand what Taoism is all about. It explains Taoism through the character's of Winnie the Pooh and those characters through Taoism. Authored by Benjamin Hoff. I started my interest in how to just be and enjoy what is within me at a very young age. I began experimenting with all kinds of substances and eventually found myself escaping me all together. Down the road of addiction I went ...only to arrive here now. Clean, grateful and feeling complete. Peace, Missy | |
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08-14-2009, 02:46 AM
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Thank you for posting this Boleo.
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08-20-2009, 10:47 AM
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Thanks Boleo! The Tao Teh Ching has been a constant source of inspriation to me in recovery. It has also helped me - an atheist as well as an addict/alcoholic - to come to terms with the spiritual aspects of the AA/NA program. |
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08-21-2009, 03:05 AM
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I don't believe I've yet welcomed you EuroDrunk so I welcome you now Namasté.
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08-22-2009, 02:55 PM
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| boleon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Detroit, MI
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Amazon.com: A Million Little Pieces (9780385507752): James Frey: Books It is based on a fictional account of recovery which is somewhat misleading but it does have some very good examples of Taoism as it relates to recovery.
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