Any Taoism here?

[GuiGuZi]

During Buddha's time, supernatural beings appeared in front of him, they can communicate can exchange dharma thoughts. 阿含经 has this.
But after Buddha is gone, we ordinary humans don't get to see these supernatural beings liao, so ppl think they are just fake stories.

I see, I apologize for my ignorance. Thanks for highlighting to me

 

[MageRav3]

三清 is incorporated in both folk and philosophy. In folk context, they accept master of 三清 however in philosophy term no. Jade emperor same level as 三清 aka 九重天, but JE has to command the deities in 七重天.

At the temple of the Taoist Federation in Singapore, they have a rather complete pantheon of the deities there of the 三清 四御。 Jade Emperor is within the 四御. He is considered CEO along with the CFO COO CTO and monitored by the Board of Directors 三清.
Usually those with no Taoist lineage dont worship 三清 directly as they are considered too high rank for most people.

 

[zeebjii]

In Taoism, the concept of the afterlife is not emphasized as strongly as in some other religious traditions. Taoism is a philosophical and spiritual tradition that focuses on living in harmony with the Tao, which is often described as the underlying principle of the universe.

According to Taoist beliefs, life and death are part of the natural cycle, and there is an emphasis on living a balanced and virtuous life in the present rather than speculating about the afterlife. Taoists strive to align themselves with the flow of the Tao and seek to attain a state of oneness with the universe.

Different Taoist sects and individuals may have varying beliefs about the afterlife, ranging from notions of reincarnation to the merging of one's essence with the Tao. Some Taoists believe in the existence of immortals who have transcended the cycle of birth and death and achieved spiritual immortality.

Overall, it's important to note that Taoism is a diverse tradition, and beliefs about the afterlife can vary among its followers. The emphasis in Taoism is often placed on living a virtuous and harmonious life in the present moment rather than solely focusing on the afterlife.

From Wiki or Chat GPT?

 

[Pearce]

Taoism originally came about the teachings by Lao Zi who described the essence of our existence in this world and about the nature of this universe and beyond - the way of Tao (道):

Lao Zi had left with us a book compiled of his wisdom ... the first paragraph of his book <<道德经>> says this:

道可道也，非恒道也。名可名也，非恒名也。无名，万物之始也；有名，万物之母也。故恒无欲也，以观其眇；恒有欲也，以观其所徼。两者同出，异名同谓。玄之又玄，众眇之门。


so it's not a religion like many perceived today ...

 

[SageWolf]

Why are you a Taoist and why you want to become a Taoist?

My father is a Taoist while my mum was a Buddhist. Growing up I was a max believe person.

But coming of age I feel the teaching of Taoism actually made me become a better person and live a life not worrying about karma plus letting go of things which I can't control.

 

[Pearce]

My father is a Taoist while my mum was a Buddhist. Growing up I was a max believe person.

But coming of age I feel the teaching of Taoism actually made me become a better person and live a life not worrying about karma plus letting go of things which I can't control.

How taoism practice made you become a better person and live a life not worrying about karma?

 

[SageWolf]

How taoism practice made you become a better person and live a life not worrying about karma?

Everyone you met in life are suppose to teach or show you something. Be patience and treat that person with dignity.

There is no afterlife. Once you die, you return to noting. So don't worry about afterlife, it was use by kings to control the masses.

 

[Pearce]

Everyone you met in life are suppose to teach or show you something. Be patience and treat that person with dignity.

There is no afterlife. Once you die, you return to noting. So don't worry about afterlife, it was use by kings to control the masses.

Meaning not going to hell or heaven for Taoism?

 

[Pearce]

Everyone you met in life are suppose to teach or show you something. Be patience and treat that person with dignity.

There is no afterlife. Once you die, you return to noting. So don't worry about afterlife, it was use by kings to control the masses.

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...-ghost-festival.6932870/page-6#post-148881115
what's your take on this?

 

[Pearce]

You return to dust.
The saying of "you are born with noting and will leave with noting" is actually from Taoism

Taoism is not a religion. It is a teaching.

This practitioner said Taoism has reincarnation

 

[AlmightyOnes]

This practitioner said Taoism has reincarnation

Don't mind him, the typical user who only spam no karma, no afterlife etc.
When I read his post I already wtff, and knew he knows nothing.

 

[Pearce]

Don't mind him, the typical user who only spam no karma, no afterlife etc.
When I read his post I already wtff, and knew he knows nothing.

So you know something that he doesn't?

Where is your video?

 

[AlmightyOnes]

So you know something that he doesn't?

Where is your video?

U a funny TS, ownself posted and still ask people for it
U want video here, and my last post for u and your thread
Lastly, I know more than him or u also not your business

 

[Pearce]

U a funny TS, ownself posted and still ask people for it
U want video here, and my last post for u and your thread
Lastly, I know more than him or u also not your business

I am a learner, not a practitioner.

That's why create such thread.

If you want to prove you are better than him, of course must show your worth, your knowledge or your video. Else if not, just talk for the sake of talking.

It is a business when you already try to claim you have more knowledge than others when you are not even proving yourself. That's why I give you a chance to show your video while he already showed his, than going youtube to use other people's video

 

[SageWolf]

This practitioner said Taoism has reincarnation

Don't mind him, the typical user who only spam no karma, no afterlife etc.
When I read his post I already wtff, and knew he knows nothing.

I don't think AlmightyOnes is referring to the video.
I believe he was referring to me.

Anyway he has his branch of Taoism while I have mine. Don't need to proved which is more correct or who is better than each other.

 

[lifeisinforashock]

Fine lin between taoism n buddhism. Im a buddhist but believes in taoism as well.

 

[AdizeroF50]

That’s folk religion which is categorised as Taoism.

How about 西游记 the kind of heaven?

 

[bakuganboy]

all answer not to point, answer:

愿你速入太清境。

 

[ninjaghost]

which taoism you looking for?
philosophy?

religion ?

 

[timsum]

其实神也是人，只是神做到了人做不到的事情，所以成了神