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**RgtrsKfR** · 05-12-2008, 09:54 PM

I am gathering from what I am learning of Taoism is that it is an evolving set of beliefs/tenets so anything written long ago that is at odds with what we now know is invalid or modifed to stay current. JimBob can correct me if I am wrong.

I must say so far in my studies Taoism, if they really do change their beliefs to conform with mankinds pool of amassed knowledge, is the most sensible belief system I have yet seen even more so.. in my opinion.. then buddhism.
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Hi Ken,

No disagreement with what you have said. I did point out that observation is an important aspect of Taoism. It is to be understood that as we create better tools to observe Nature we will learn more of the processes and in this learning we might negate an understanding we had previously held.

Another important aspect is that we are told to be like water. This means flowing freely and with total flexibility. When we meet an obstacle we either go around it or we might wear it down to the point of no longer being an obstacle. Sometimes we even get totally blocked from flowing so then it is time to rest and regain our power until there is an opportunity to again flow freely.

Yes, those of us who understand what Lao Tzu was saying are a bunch of Nature nuts.

BTW He (Lao Tzu) actually spoke more about politics than any other subject but the way he presented his information one can easily take his political teachings and apply them to individual interaction with other people.

Another BTW When I was searching for a path I did a lot of reading of Buddhism. I felt pretty comforable with most aspects of it but then I started reading Taoist text and knew immediately that this is the proper path for me

Peace & Love!

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RgtrsKfR Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 487 Senior Member	I am gathering from what I am learning of Taoism is that it is an evolving set of beliefs/tenets so anything written long ago that is at odds with what we now know is invalid or modifed to stay current. JimBob can correct me if I am wrong. I must say so far in my studies Taoism, if they really do change their beliefs to conform with mankinds pool of amassed knowledge, is the most sensible belief system I have yet seen even more so.. in my opinion.. then buddhism. . Hi Ken, No disagreement with what you have said. I did point out that observation is an important aspect of Taoism. It is to be understood that as we create better tools to observe Nature we will learn more of the processes and in this learning we might negate an understanding we had previously held. Another important aspect is that we are told to be like water. This means flowing freely and with total flexibility. When we meet an obstacle we either go around it or we might wear it down to the point of no longer being an obstacle. Sometimes we even get totally blocked from flowing so then it is time to rest and regain our power until there is an opportunity to again flow freely. Yes, those of us who understand what Lao Tzu was saying are a bunch of Nature nuts. BTW He (Lao Tzu) actually spoke more about politics than any other subject but the way he presented his information one can easily take his political teachings and apply them to individual interaction with other people. Another BTW When I was searching for a path I did a lot of reading of Buddhism. I felt pretty comforable with most aspects of it but then I started reading Taoist text and knew immediately that this is the proper path for me Peace & Love!
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