Vale of the Four Heavenly Kings: Taoism + Buddhism

Information

Discussing the teachings of Taoism and Buddhism. A place to expand understanding of these teachings and how they may be applied to our daily lives. Also, for those who are new to these ideas, ALL comments and questions are welcome.

Members: 81
Latest Activity: 1 day ago

Beginners reading about the Tao or Buddhism really have as much say in these matters as anyone else.
I always try to leave room for comments as my offerings are only intended to be a starting point for discussion.
For the most part, I share whatever background knowledge I have which may help with terminology or significance to phrasing but otherwise my only purpose for commenting is to illustrate my own willingness to share. Hopefully, you will feel to comfortable enough to share your own experience.

Here, I've added a documentory pulled off of youtube on the Life of the Buddha. Some interesting points in it! ;-)

Discussion Forum

Tao Te Ching: Chapter 21

Perfect action,True virtue,Supreme Power,This is how Tao is revealed through those who follow it completelyThough formless and intangible It gives rise to formThough vague and elusive It gives…

Started by Greg 1 day ago.

One Hand Clapping #1

I have been considering going through Zen koans and presenting some interesting depths to their understanding, so let's see what happens.Normally a koan is an intellectual puzzle given by Zen Masters…

Started by Greg 1 day ago.

Tao Te Ching: Chapter 20 2 Replies

The difference between a formal "yes" and a casual "yeah" -- how slight!The difference between knowing the truth and not knowing it -- how great!Must I fear what others fear?Should I fear desolat…

Started by Greg. Last reply by Greg Mar 7.

Tao Te Ching: Chapter 19 1 Reply

Abandon holinessDiscard cleverness and the people will benefit a hundredfoldAbandon the rules of "kindness"Discard "righteous" actions and the people will return to their own natural affections…

Started by Greg. Last reply by Greg Mar 2.

Tao Te Ching: Chapter 18 1 Reply

When the greatness of Tao is present action aries from one's own heartWhen the greatness of Tao is absent action comes from the rules of "kindness" and "justice"If you need rules to be kind and…

Started by Greg. Last reply by Greg Feb 21.

The Empty Boat

Another great story by Chuang Tzu...The Empty BoatHe who rules men lives in confusion;;He who is ruled by men lives in sorrow.Yao therefore desiredNeither to influence othersNor to be influenced by t…

Started by Greg Feb 21.

Comment Wall

Comment

You need to be a member of Vale of the Four Heavenly Kings: Taoism + Buddhism to add comments!

Comment by Arieljoy Fine on March 5, 2010 at 3:02am: Namaste,
I found this on YouTube and I really want to share it because it is so beautiful and also relevant to this group. I hope you enjoy it.

Comment by Greg on March 3, 2010 at 6:19pm

Comment by Greg on February 23, 2010 at 12:27am

Comment by Arieljoy Fine on February 20, 2010 at 3:49am: Very Beautiful...Enjoy

Comment by Greg on January 25, 2010 at 10:28pm

Comment by Vicki Jenkins on January 22, 2010 at 6:19pm: I studied the Tao with a friend and we both read Wayne Dyer's book:
Change Your Thoughts - Change Your Life: Living the Wisdom of the Tao

We would read a daily Tao verse and meditate upon it and then discuss how it had moved or effected us. I must say, it was powerful and truly brought major change and evolution toward both of our enlightenment. Both of our lives changed for the better drastically.
I would recommend this book highly for personal inner seeking.

Comment by Victoria Byers on January 22, 2010 at 2:41pm: 'Evil must itself fall at the very moment it has wholly overcome the good, and thus consumed the energy to which it owed it's duration.'
I love that one...

Comment by Christopher Witecki on January 16, 2010 at 10:09pm: I am loving the way this group is growing and sharing valuable information! I am going to feature it under the CLUBS menu .. though the name is too long, so pardon if i paraphrase.

Keep up the awesome videos and work!
Christopher

Comment by Rev.Joseph Verrett (EagleBear) on January 10, 2010 at 2:27pm: As I journey forward so too does the desire for knowledge, and with this knowledge, come much wisdom that may be passed on to the young ones, and also as I spend time with the Elders, we are able to share this new direction, so as for them to guide me in the way in which I was designed to travel and to which path I am to follow on this part of this my life's journey and so to find if this is to be a part of my purpose...blessings for All that may never know, and blessings to All of mankind, may we all learn to have a true desire to walk together in oneness and as the same and may we do this with much thankfulness to the One that created All Things...I just a small simple humble servant to Creator and All that will allow me this blessing, be at peace with self and be happy...Joseph/EagleBear