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Articles about taoism (0-50 of 165)
- The Goddess Of Mercy Temple - A Religious Sanctuary
By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - Kuan Yin, according to Chinese Buddhism and Taoist beliefs is known to be the Goddess of Mercy. More loved by believers than revered, Kuan Yin is also believed to be the model of Chinese beauty. Praised by many as the embodiment of all things merciful and empathetic, Kuan Yin is believed to have originally been of a male form and was named Avalokitheshvara. Kuan Yin is believed to have been a devoted follower of Buddhism and is known to have achieved the state of total serenity known as Nirvana ...
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- Prayer Of Gratitude To Jesus Christ, My Savior And Promise Keeper
By: Ed Bagley | - Copyright © 2010 Ed Bagley
It is altogether fitting that my first original writing of the new year should be a prayer to Jesus Christ, my Savior and promise keeper.
I am a converted Roman Catholic, and believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, is both my Savior and redeemer. I am a Christian. You may be a follower of Judaism, Islam, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism or Confucianism among others. It does not matter to me.
I am just happy that yo ...
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- The Four Elements
By: michael taylor | - Many cultures and philosophies have used for centuries a set of classical elements which represent the essential parts of which everything is made of and although there are several approaches to these elements, most worldviews recognize air, water, earth and fire as being the four elements. Most philosophers and scientists argue that all matters are formed by air, water, earth and fire. These elements surround us all the time and the existence of the human race and of any living beings would no ...
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- To Know About Chinese Medicine
By: shanemartin01 | - Traditionally speaking chinese Medicine is also known as TCM, simply called as traditional Chinese medicine. The chinese medicine has different ranges of traditional practices originating in China. Although chinese medicine is popular as the mainstream in the medical care field in East Asia. Not only this chinese medicine is also popular as an alternative medical system in the western world. People should know that the chinese medicine practices helps in treatments like herbal medicine, acu ...
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- How To Relax Through Meditation
By: Boris C. | - Instant everything - including convenience, solutions, and results among so many others - is one of the major causes of stress that eventually lead to serious problems. Because of this stress, more and more people are learning to practice one of the most powerful means of concentration called "meditation."
Described as a state wherein a person is in deep concentration on something, either awareness or some object of thought, meditation can be considered as one of the oldest means of ...
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- Ryan Fyfe Is The Owner Of Http://www.all-pregnancy.info/ - An Information Resource For All Things Re
By: Ryan Fyfe | - The Chinese have one of the oldest living cultures in the world. Traditions have been passed down for generations there are beliefs about every aspect of life. As well as being influenced by Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism there are also a lot of local beliefs and superstitions. Pregnancy is one of the most special human experiences so you won't be surprised to find that there are plenty of Chinese traditions surrounding this event. It should be noted that China is a huge country and so belie ...
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- How To Make Your Life A Little More Zen
By: Art Gib | - In recent years, as the West has embraced the wisdom and traditions of the East, we have become increasingly conscious of the merits of ancient Eastern philosophy. Through religions like Taoism and Buddhism, we have learned the importance of finding central balance in our relationships, our actions, and throughout our lives.
This is all meant to lead to an inner peace and harmony with the world as a whole. Especially in our hectic modern society, this appeals to us because it cons ...
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- Know More About Chinese Medicine For The Health
By: beverlyov31 | - Traditionally speaking chinese Medicine is also called as TCM, simply known as traditional Chinese medicine.
The chinese medicine has varied ranges of traditional medical practices originating in China. Although chinese medicine is famous as the mainstream in the medical care field in East Asia. Not only this chinese medicine is also famous as an alternative medical system in most of the western world. People should know that the chinese medicine practices contains treatments s ...
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- Becoming A More Effective Manager
By: manne | - philosophy and history of the defensive martial art known as karate, people will be better disposed to take advantage of the many physical and mental benefits that karate has to offer. This article will cover the basics of the history and philosophy of karate, as well as discuss karate in the contemporary context.
Karate: history of the martial art
Much like other forms of martial arts, karate has a long and colorful history. Karate originates from the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, though ...
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- Ancient Tantra "€" The Sadhana Of Tantric Awareness
By: Acharya Subhojit Dasgupta | - Tantra is a strong word for many, and tends to conjure up at least three different images for different people sex, harnessing dark forces or the notorious lounge in the United States.
The reason for the first is easy to understand sex is a universal buzzword, and New Age bookstores use Tantra as an attention-grabbing keyword. Authors, too, find sex to be the easiest tool to sell their name and their works. In fact, a majority of people relate Tantra to the sexual act, and m ...
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- Scorpio Relationship Tips - Reveal The Magical Sorceress In You
By: Loy Combs | - Honey, shut your mouth this month. It's not a time to talk out issues or deal with conflicts. It is time to be sensual, enticing, even captivating.
If you didn't win your man over during Virgo by being ever so virginal and pure, do not despair. Or during Libra when you talked and talked about every issue in sight, and you are still far apart. It's Scorpio, time to awaken the magical sorceress in you.
Entice Him into Your Lair
Every man wants a wom ...
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- Effective Manager?
By: Vishwajeet | - Upon hearing the word karate, people often think of the physical aspects of this martial art. The kicks, punches, and other seemingly impossible moves of karate masters are just the surface of what is truly a martial art steeped in philosophy. For anyone who wants to get into karate, it would be advisable to understand some of the long history and deep philosophy that have helped to make karate what it is today. By understanding the philosophy and history of the defensive martial art known ...
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- Qi Gong For Everyone
By: Sabah Karimi | - Qi Gong is perhaps one of the most misunderstood of all New Age practices. First of all, few people know how to pronounce the name correctly (its Chee Kung). Secondly, few can decide whether its a martial art or a relaxation technique (it can be both). And thirdly, many people wrongly assume that it was banned in China (thats Falun Gong, not Qi Gong).
Qi Gong is a series of breathing, relaxation and concentration exercises designed to bring the bodys ...
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- Vietnam Classic Tour
By: Vietnam Deluxe Travel | - Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay. Afternoon private walking city tour, visit local market. Evening water puppet performance. Welcome dinner at a recomended restaurant.
Day 2: Hanoi (B/L/-)
Full-day private city tour. The post-colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, numerous lakes, pagodas and temples. This full day tour takes you around Hanoi's most interesting si ...
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- Introduction As It Relates To Japanese Landscape Gardens
By: Jeff Halper | - A Japanese Garden is full of mystery, nature and serenity. Just as landscape gardens of the West followed historic points of reference such as Classical Garden Design, Traditional Garden Design, English Garden Design on up threw Modern Garden Design, the Japanese garden tradition has a history that followed the trends and lifestyles of their location and times.
It would be very pretentious to copy directly a Japanese Garden for Houston, although there was actually a style of Japa ...
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- Alternative Treatment For Infertility: Revealed
By: Michael Anderson | - Contrary to the general belief, alternative treatment for infertility is very much possible. The general belief is that infertility is incurable. Women, failed with repeated attempts to conceive have very little to hope for and quite aware of the high costs of conventional medications and their side effects. They have now found new hope in the alternative modes of infertility treatment.
There are several forms of alternative modes of infertility treatment.
1. Acupun ...
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- Healing Through Qigong - The Art Of Breathing
By: LaMarion Ziegler | - The word ‘Qigong’ is made up of the two words ‘Qi’ (meaning breath or gas in Mandarin) and ‘Gong’ (meaning technique or work). Thus Qigong basically means ‘breath work’. Qigong, therefore, is a technique of traditional Chinese medicine involving the regulation and coordination of breathing patterns to ensure good health.
Qigong is believed to be the result of decades of struggle by the Chinese people for survival.
It was noticed that ce ...
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- Phuket Vegetarian Festival
By: Lopita Banerjee | - The Vegetarian Festival started about 150 years ago in the Kathu district. The large number of tin mine workers and performers settled here was hit with an epidemic of a fatal disease during the Chinese ninth lunar month and lost many lives. They believed their ignorance to pay homage to the Nine Emperor Taoism in the first nine days of the month led to this tragedy. The next year the Chinese followed the tradition of refraining from eating meat, drinking alcoholic drinks, engaging in sex, quarr ...
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- Trendy Rakhis For Todays Brothers
By: Adesai | - Raksha Bandhan is a festival which brings happiness to millions of hearts in India. It is a special event which celebrates and honours the heavenly relationship between a brother and sister. It is the time to take some vows and enrich each others lives with gifts. The sister ties rakhi on the hand of the brother and asks protection from him all her life and the brotheralso commits to save her in trying times. Sisters send rakhi to India to make his brother feel special during the occasion.
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- Fun To Learn Chinese, Chinese Sayings And Idioms
By: Sujoy | - One of the most fascinating aspects to study abroad in China is to explore the mystery of Chinese cultures alone with your Chinese learning. Sometime it could be different to say learn Mandarin and study Chinese. While the former is more referred to the language, the later can sometime also relate to Chinese cultural understanding. For language like Chinese, you can be sure how much the language and its cultural background are intermingled. With more than 5,000 years of uninterrupted civilizatio ...
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- Is Positive Thinking The Answer To Our Challenges? The Answer May Surprise You...
By: David Essel | - For many people in our country who are struggling today, there is hope that lies within the thought that if they just begin thinking in a positive way, their lives will be destined to find the success they so badly want. But, this may not actually be the case. As a matter of fact, we may be wired as human beings to do the opposite to see the changes we want. There may be a path to success that actually has to lead us deeper into the pain of life before the concept of positive thinking can do i ...
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- The Basic Beliefs And History Of Tao
By: Art Gib | - Toaism (or Daoism) is an ancient Chinese system of beliefs that is difficult to describe because one of its beliefs is that it is indescribable. It must be experienced to be defined. Tao can be translated roughly into English as "path" or "the way" or "the route."
The History of Tao
Taoism is believed by some to have been founded by Lao-Tse (alternative spellings: Laozi, Lao Tze, Lao Tsu, etc.) in ancient China. Although others claim that there was no founder and ...
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- Antique Table Lamps And The Eight Immortals
By: Maurice Robertson | - Every age and every society has its saints and sages and with its long history, China has produced a great number, some so ancient, as to be lost, except for the echo.
One of the great Chinese philosophies is Taoism, the founder of Taoism is believed by many to be Lao-Tzu (604-531 BCE), a contemporary of Confucius. He was searching for a way that would avoid the constant feudal warfare and other conflicts that disrupted society during his lifetime. The result was his great teachi ...
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- My First Angel Rescue
By: Shirlee Hall | - Angels assist humans physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Their efforts work at the most basic level, healing the deepest anguish of the human heart. When an invisible Presence comforts us, we feel less alone. We are always being watched whether we are aware of this truth or not. Have you noticed how angels always appear tall, young and exquisitely beautiful? When I was quite young, three female angels appeared in my bedroom quite unexpectedly. At the time, all I could think abou ...
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- The Gripping And Fabulous World Of Complimentary Health
By: Lizeth Ashettle | - Alternative medicine has its origin in ancient times. Man has used complimentary health for centuries, long gone by the advent of modern science. Even early settlers around the world used homeopathic remedies and techniques to cure their ailments and diseases. The field had a comeback throughout the 1960s when individuals arose returning to an all-natural lifestyle. This was more evident when, the new millennium when people started searching for all natural and organic foods. This naturally le ...
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- Try Wonderful And Impressive Alternative Medicine
By: Lizeth Ashettle | - Complimentary medicine is largest regularly defined as a treatment that does not follow main stream beliefs. Generally frowned upon by doctors, alternative health has been practiced around the world for centuries. Middle Eastern countries as well as scarcely any Asian nations demonstrate a long past of practicing alternative forms of treatment for every one of types of illnesses and diseases. While not accepted by physicians in largest parts of the world complimentary health is practiced by many ...
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- Georgetown Heritage Walk
By: Nowal Khan | - Georgetown heritage site is declared as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites last July 7, 2008 along with the town of Melaka. This was made possible by showcasing a great example of multicultural town deeply embedded with fascinating history. Guided tours and touring the area is termed Georgetown Heritage Walk since you can literally walk to all four corners of Georgetown or if you insist, you can hire rickshaw to explore the whole vicinity. Rickshaws are paid by the hour.
Georg ...
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- Try Super And Electrifying Alternative Medicine
By: Lizeth Ashettle | - Alternative medicine as it is acknowledged present is rooted in Asian medical tradition. In retrospect, traditional medicine is neither taboo nor an unusual practice. Instead, it portrays a disparate perspective from what we know from our scientific and empirical training. Otherwise, traditional medicine from Asia is much integrated in the lifestyle of folk who practice it. Thus, what is considered alternative in the west is mainstream in the east. Chinese alternative medicine, which is 5000 y ...
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- Taoism In China - Its Historic Influence
By: Derek Dashwood | - There are four major religions in China, as any wise Chinese Antiques shop keeper could tell you. The original worship was for deceased ancestors, and this is still to be seen in the present time. Next religion came out of the writing and words at Lao Tsu, who lived in the fifth century BCE and who lived at the same time as Confucious and Buddha. While Confucious spoke to the need for order and place in society. Buddha worked his meditations into a framework for entry to heaven, or nirvana.
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- Create Your Success, The Power Is Within
By: Amelia Johnson | - Successful people tend to really have a great sense of spirituality. There are all kinds of labels for spirituality Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism any number of different labels. But whatever it is that you subscribe to on a spiritual level, its all good and its all essentially the same. Its all being connected to the source, that which gave us the life that we have.
This source has manifested some amazing, creative things. All you will need to do is loo ...
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- Scogostology: The Dynamics And Philosophy Of Human Problems
By: IKEY G-KHAN GALACTICCA | - What Are Your Problems In Life?
There are more than 6 billion human beings on Earth now.
Some are rich. Some are not.
Almost all have something in common: they all have problems.
Human problems vary according to the gender, age, ethnicity, race, country, city and state.
Some problems are existential.
Others are created by human beings.
SCOGOSTOLOGY Lifology provides realistic solutions to hu ...
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- Taoism And Spontaneity, And Your Physical Health
By: Stephen Lau | - Taoism is a way of life, practiced in China for thousands of years.
Lao Tzu, one of the greatest Chinese philosophers as well as the founder of Taoism, said, "The Tao's principle is simply spontaneity." Spontaneity is the key to healthy longevity.
What is spontaneity? How does it affect your physical health?
In the universe, there is an all-controlling force that monitors everything. You breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. You eat and y ...
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- Healthy Longevity And Taoism
By: Stephen Lau | - TAOISM
Taoism, cultivation of the self, provides guidelines to health and longevity. According to Taoism, you are in control of your own life, in particular, your healthy longevity.
Taoism is a way of life. It encompasses everything – from the universe and nature to the human body. Essentially, it focuses on harmony of "yin" and the "yang."
Zen (which I have mentioned in several of my previous articles) is a "practice" of Taoism, and is sometime ...
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- Wudangquan Kung Fu
By: Jonathan Bishop | - Wudangquan, is a family of Chinese martial arts known more generally as neijia. The name refers to the Wudang Mountains of Hubei Province, which are known for their many Taoist temples.
In 1669, Huang Zongxi was the first to describe Chinese martial arts in terms of a Wudang or "internal" school versus a Shaolin or "external" school.
Internal or "soft" styles of Chinese martial art are sometimes referred to as Wudang styles regardless of whether they originated in o ...
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- The Interesting Story Of The 8 Immortals And How Their Magic Can Help You!
By: Tenzin Palmo | - In Taoist legend, the Eight Immortals are something like saints, and their presence in your home is said to bring peace and happiness to the homeowner. They have been immortalized in beautiful paintings and sculptures, and add a beneficial element to any home. Each is shown dressed in iconic costumes, holding objects that reflect their particular form of magic!
The Eight Immortals are said to guard the eight directions, so representations of them in your home are considered very g ...
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- Chinese Religion: Taoism
By: Emma Snow | - You are no doubt familiar with the harmonizing symbol of yin and yang: the mystical circle encasing rolling waves of black and white. Within the black wave rides a white dot, and conversely, a black dot is seen in the white wave. This ancient Chinese symbol has become popular as East opens up to West, and can be seen on billboards, signs, T-shirts, and jewelry around the world. Most know its connection to the idea of yin and yang, but few know the origin of yin and yang, or anything more of Taoi ...
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- Shiatsu Treatments
By: Peter Vermeeren | - We know that the shiatsu massage came from the Japanese culture and originated from the Chinese culture and Taoism. However, little is known about the treatment of shiatsu because it is still considered relatively new in many areas of the country. What we do know about the treatments is that even though the shiatsu treatment is a derivative of the popular acupuncture, the two are still different.
Shiatsu treatments are delivered directly to the skin and encourage metabolism to pee ...
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- Shiatsu Treatments And Their Effects
By: kamikazeadmin | - We know that the shiatsu massage came from the Japanese culture and originated from the Chinese culture and Taoism. However, little is known about the treatment of shiatsu because it is still considered relatively new in many areas of the country. What we do know about the treatments is that even though the shiatsu treatment is a derivative of the popular acupuncture, the two are still different.
Shiatsu treatments are delivered directly to the skin and encourage metabolism to pee ...
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- The Chinese Symbol Of Accepting Change
By: Kadence Buchanan | - Tao or Dao is a Chinese character that refers to a pivotal feature of Chinese philosophy and religion. One of its most generic translations is that of "the way" or "head path." Those who have studied its meaning, place it in a variety of concepts, like that of religion, knowledge, rationality, morality, duty or truth. Central component of Taoism, T ijt, which is the black and white symbol of Tao, is considered to convey the fundamental force of nature, or the "noble way" of personal co ...
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- Meditation And Psychic Powers, Shaktipat, Kundalini Kriyas, Siddhis, Enlightenment And Ramakrishna 2
By: Swami Satchidanand | - From time immemorial it has been known that some people, Yogis, Gurus, Shamen, Priests, Saints, Paramahamsas, Buddhas, Christs, have evolved to a state of high energy.
These pure and good people, wanting benefit and happiness for all, without a trace of selfishness and competition have been known to have psychic powers.
Their search for energy and goodness has precipitated within them the next stage of human evolution.
For thousands of years they hav ...
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- Meditation And Psychic Powers, Shaktipat, Supermind, Kundalini Kriyas, Siddhis, And Enlightenment
By: Swami Satchidanand | - From time immemorial it has been known that some people, Yogis, Gurus, Shamen, Priests, Saints, Paramahamsas, Buddhas, Christs, have evolved to a state of high energy.
These pure and good people, wanting benefit and happiness for all, without a trace of selfishness and competition have been known to have psychic powers.
Their search for energy and goodness has precipitated within them the next stage of human evolution.
For thousands of years they hav ...
Tags: Meditation, Psychic powers, Shaktipat, Supermind, Kundalini, Kriyas, Siddhis, Enlightenment
- The Karma Clearing Process Of Energy Enhancement Meditation Including The Kundalini Kriyas + Alchemy
By: Swami Satchidanand | - The Karma Clearing Process begins with the removal of all Energy Blockages from the energetic system of a human being. Wilhelm Reich called it the Emotional Armor. These are the little stiffnesses which cause us so much pain in massage. Energy Blockages exist in the mental, emotional and physical bodies... Even in the spiritual bodies.
Energy Blockages split us so as we remove them through advanced and effective meditation techniques so we become more integrated, more solid.
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- Energy Enhancement Meditation And The Kundalini Kriyas Of Kriya Yoga.
By: Swami Satchidanand | - The 5 Elementary Circulations Of The Ki Of Taoism Are The Same Meditations As Taught In This one initiation, the Same Guided Meditation as this Advanced Technique of Energy Enhancement has been symbolised in many cultures.
For example, the Alchemical Meditations of Hermes Trismegistus and the Emerald tablet and the Kundalini Kriyas of Paramahamsa Yogananda and Swami Satyananda.
All the Symbols below mean the same Circular Guided Meditation as we have named above. ...
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