The Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation by Jwing-Ming Yang & Lao Tzu

Author:Jwing-Ming Yang & Lao Tzu
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9781594396199
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Published: 2018-08-31T16:00:00+00:00

Qigong Interpretation

One of the main goals of practicing qigong is to understand the Dao (Nature). As mentioned, those people who are searching for the Dao are called “xun Dao zhe” (尋道者) (“Dao searchers”). Qigong practitioners are Dao searchers who are seeking to understand the Dao and apply it to their lives. Through this practice they are looking for the way to coordinate and harmonize their spirit and physical bodies with the Great Nature, finally reaching the goal of “unification of Nature and humans” (tian ren he yi, 天人合一).

This chapter has pointed out first that, in order to reach a profound level of qigong, you must diligently study, ponder, and practice. Usually, normal laymen cannot comprehend this Dao easily. Only those who are sincere and serious will be willing and be able to put all the effort into pursuing the truth of the Dao.

The second point this chapter has made is, in order to understand the Dao, you must be humble. You must always keep your cup empty so there is space to pour more in. If you are satisfied with your understanding, you have not really comprehended the Dao. Therefore, even though you have reached a profound level of understanding, it seems your understanding is still empty. There is a Chinese proverb: “Satisfaction causes loss and humility receives gains.”5

In addition, to reach a deeper level of understanding, you must be generous and kind. The more you share what you have with others, the more you gain. It is the way of the Dao; it always gives and never asks for anything in return.

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