The Yin Yang: Meaning & Philosophy Explained | Tea Time Taoism

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  • Опубликовано: 16 дек 2017
  • Master Gu, Chinese Daoist Master, & I explore the definition, meaning & philosophy of the Yin and Yang Symbol + how it can help us find balance in our lives. (Tajitu).
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Комментарии • 935

  • @Monkeystalk
    @Monkeystalk 6 лет назад +1128

    What I love about Yin and Yang philosophy is that you can only be aware of something by contrast. So when youre feeling anxious you can realize that this anxiety can only exist against a background of peace, otherwise you wouldn't be able to notice it. So just like you can listen to the silence beneath sound, you can be aware of the peace beneath your fear.

    • @rudy8409
      @rudy8409 5 лет назад +37

      u hit the nail on the head on that one. a musical symphony requires moments of silence beneath the sounds in order to give it flow. so in the same way, death is an essential part of life like the silence between the notes. death is needed to make room for more life. and if this is the case than surely life and death are only temporary.

    • @oliverfavre1255
      @oliverfavre1255 5 лет назад +4

      👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @BromiskoTB
      @BromiskoTB 5 лет назад +22

      Some of the wisest shit I've heard all day. Thank you for that, in all honesty.

    • @ricsta7660
      @ricsta7660 5 лет назад +8

      This now makes more sense than any non sense ever did, am I not right¿?

    • @MariaGarcia-yl8xx
      @MariaGarcia-yl8xx 5 лет назад +6

      This comment is beautiful. Thank you for sharing

  • @frankm.2850
    @frankm.2850 6 лет назад +1005

    Having studied most major Eastern Traditions to some extent (except Confucianism) I can't help but think that the East has such a healthier view of human nature and the world than the West.

    • @manufacturedreality8706
      @manufacturedreality8706 6 лет назад +110

      East & West Yin & Yang :)

    • @arnabdas7019
      @arnabdas7019 5 лет назад +20

      yes but i wonder why the west is so much materially abundant than the east. can anybody say ?

    • @manufacturedreality8706
      @manufacturedreality8706 5 лет назад +129

      ARNAB DAS Isn't it obvious? The East has been focusing on spirituality....the inner world, whereas the West has been doing the opposite, focusing on the material world and science. Remember, the key to everything is balance. If we want to create a harmonious world, we are going to need both. Spirituality + Science.

    • @arnabdas7019
      @arnabdas7019 5 лет назад +34

      hmm. Well I am from the east and let me tell you bro the people I see are even less spiritual than the westerners i see in hollywood movies. sure people of the east have some notion of spirituality in them but they never actualize it in life. we want to be like america so much that you cannot even understand. our "healthier view" as Frank says is non-existent for the last 70 years. for me i can say i am confused. i do not know what i want.

    • @arnabdas7019
      @arnabdas7019 5 лет назад +16

      i think the west did a fabulous job creating a brilliant civilization but the east forgot what it is to be like spiritual.

  • @wakingupfrom
    @wakingupfrom 4 года назад +225

    who else is watching this video and getting inspired by it during the 2020 corona virus pandemic?

    • @lifeofakashrana
      @lifeofakashrana 4 года назад

      ME!

    • @user-gq6dg7ee6d
      @user-gq6dg7ee6d 4 года назад +4

      These 2020 virus comments are a virus it self.

    • @notsarcasmyt554
      @notsarcasmyt554 4 года назад +1

      Me.

    • @ileardgz7691
      @ileardgz7691 3 года назад

      Just wonderful, I been tryin to find out about "learning powerful methods to build your Chi energy" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Fellmeroni Rudimentary Chi - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my neighbour got amazing results with it.

    • @leftertiberiuvlad
      @leftertiberiuvlad 3 года назад

      This is glorious, been searching for "learning powerful methods to build your Chi energy" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Fellmeroni Rudimentary Chi - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my work buddy got amazing success with it.

  • @78rpmblues
    @78rpmblues 5 лет назад +171

    There is no greater calling than to promote peace and harmony.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 5 лет назад +6

      The first half of that sentence might reduce the effectiveness of the second half.

    • @absurd64
      @absurd64 5 лет назад +6

      Is not war part of the balance? Is not there a time for conflict before peace? I think that promoting one is an unbalanced move.

    • @user-gq6dg7ee6d
      @user-gq6dg7ee6d 4 года назад +3

      Peace with a moment of chaos.
      Chaos with a moment of piece.
      The word promoting is one sided and to promote is to set it higher on the hierarchy.
      There is no better.
      Matter and Dark Matter adds up to the mass of 0 in the whole universe.
      What does that tell you?

    • @gregoryviktor3794
      @gregoryviktor3794 3 года назад

      Partially true. To strike a balance between war on one hand and peace on the other is through Diplomacy.

  • @richardparker2555
    @richardparker2555 6 лет назад +295

    I'm not a Taoist but I've always been drawn to the yin yang and it's deeper meaning.

  • @mastergutaichi
    @mastergutaichi 6 лет назад +182

    As a Wudang Taoist Master, im pleased to see many who have seen this apply Taoist philosophy into their lives and have positive change!

    • @tangsun4797
      @tangsun4797 5 лет назад +2

      2:07 "A Daoist has never started a war." - Yellow Turban Rebellion and Zhang Jiao?

    • @linnh940
      @linnh940 3 года назад

      ❤️

    • @837haja
      @837haja 2 года назад

      Hello. I have recently only gone through things and have no one to relate to. I connected with someone and we were communicated to by infinjte. But we controlled. And the guy I connected to knows a lot more then me and he said “you can control it”. I know you don’t understand because I’m making so sense with so little detail. But there is so much my hands were even controlled to write a book. Please respond so I have someone to talk to who knows more than me. Thanks

  • @mayoooketchup
    @mayoooketchup 4 года назад +23

    "You can make your own yin and yang wherever you go." Oooooh I felt it right inside my heart! *makes yin and yang hand gesture*

  • @theresauffner8151
    @theresauffner8151 6 лет назад +270

    I live in the U.S. and it's a scary place. I identify with taoism and am a peaceful person, but one cannot simply tolerate everything...in taoist teachings, how does one know when and how to act, react, resist, and protect? When society and the whole planet are unbalanced, how can balance be restored?

    • @albertlee4630
      @albertlee4630 6 лет назад +67

      Theresa Uffner When there's too much fire, add some ice. When there's too much ice, add some fire. Same with push-pull, light-dark, etc. It's all about the balance!

    • @geffreybolster3780
      @geffreybolster3780 6 лет назад +18

      To see that all life is guiding me in doing all that I do, at the time and manner meant to be done. All occurrences are as meant to be. Universal repulsion/attraction energy guides me from/to my compatibility. To see this is to be alert and present, and capable of responding proactively and cooperatively, instead of re-acting competitively. As I see life 'choosing' for me,, passivity? Quite the contrary. I am with the highest quality of efficiency in ability to 'do' all that I do. What I am doing is then realized as my true and authentic interests, desires, wants, hopes, wishes and needs. THAT S manifestation! Ego? A bolt of lightning killed a young tree! That s ego! It s ok to call it ego, as long as it is not embraced to be only a human inefficiency. Believing only humans to be afflicted, separate/distinct from all other lifes thing/beings I S suffering!

    • @geffreybolster3780
      @geffreybolster3780 6 лет назад +26

      You see? 'tollerating' in this manner can be resistance, in that it is passivity. Tao provides awareness acceptance for one to be with full presence to respond cooperatively. This may mean calling the police, intervening, retreating or whatever. The point is,- the response is with balanced awareness/acceptance. No wrong/right, just response via the universes (Tao) repulsion/attraction energy guiding you from/to compatibility. See?

    • @geffreybolster3780
      @geffreybolster3780 6 лет назад +6

      All that occurs is communication to you via actions, thoughts and words (like when a glass tips over and spills etc, its communicating to you the efficiency of your interactions, which expands/illuminates your intent and sincerity) for the purpose of repelling you away from or attracting you to, in part or whole, what you re compatible with. Like two water molecules attracted, a water/oil molecule repelled, two people , . etc. Personally, geograghically and so on. All life (Tao, universe, God, spirit,.) guides all life to where their compatible with, for the purpose of expansion. all are guided where they need to be. See?

    • @geffreybolster3780
      @geffreybolster3780 6 лет назад +14

      So, you are life. As life you are not broken/screwed up/separate/distinct from all other lifes things and beings. All that happens is exactly as meant to be. All that you do, you agree, it agrees and so do I. For all life has you do all that you do, at the time and manner meant to be done. All life is assisting you in doing all that you are tasked (intent) with doing,- breathing, heartbeat, eating, sleeping, walking, thinking etc. When you bump your head, the object, your head and all involved are actually communicating to you life source energy for the purpose of your expansion. Everything is alive! Before grabbing that door handle, see into it, past all the star systems, see our earth and you!, looking at the door handle. This enhances the illumination of your intent and sincerity. Which then does same for A L L life! See?

  • @xholydiver
    @xholydiver 3 года назад +6

    A beautiful, helpful teaching. Thank you so much for sharing!
    An example of Taoism from the Hebrew Scriptures:
    There is a time for everything,
    and a season for every activity under the heavens:
    a time to be born and a time to die,
    a time to plant and a time to uproot,
    a time to kill and a time to heal,
    a time to tear down and a time to build,
    a time to weep and a time to laugh,
    a time to mourn and a time to dance.

  • @mastergutaichi
    @mastergutaichi 6 лет назад +82

    George proves to be a great guy to once again offer such a great work!

  • @kanwaljeetkaur984
    @kanwaljeetkaur984 4 года назад +2

    Having a philosophical talk along with tea in beautiful mountains.. I mean can't imagine anything better

  • @kennedymusunka3818
    @kennedymusunka3818 5 лет назад +21

    The yin&yang is the philosophy we really have to put at heart . Yin and yang it's a beautiful philosophy we need to have more of these videos.

  • @Curly_Ange
    @Curly_Ange 5 лет назад +10

    I am a christian but I love, love your videos and love Taoism. I am studying it myself at home. Thank you soooo much, you inspire many!

  • @DanielsLions13
    @DanielsLions13 6 лет назад +25

    Excellent presentation, George. Thank you Master Wu. I am a student of Taiji and Qigong, and have studied Taoist teachings. Perhaps you will do a segment on the six healing sounds. Keep breathing! Peace.

  • @raynejadin7484
    @raynejadin7484 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you, George! Great video. I loved the part about taking differences in relationships in. And, how that can make you a more well-rounded person. I think I will try to apply the yin yang whenever I feel myself closing up and becoming tight and defensive. Thanks again for an awesome 8 minutes.

  • @marie.m5955
    @marie.m5955 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you so much for this video, I've always searched for a way of life and daoism really conects with me .

  • @imaginaryemily
    @imaginaryemily 5 лет назад +3

    Beautiful, thank-you for sharing this. I've been learning about "nutritional balancing", so applying the concept of yin/yang to nutrition! Like, who knew that was a thing? Mind-blowing.

  • @jasontodd7702
    @jasontodd7702 4 года назад +5

    Watching this high changed my life

  • @ThomasBricker
    @ThomasBricker 4 года назад +1

    Well done George!
    You two expressed your thoughts on this topic so well!
    And your production value and shooting in this video are great.
    Keep up the excellent work.
    Thanks!

  • @dr.florence
    @dr.florence 5 лет назад +1

    hey, these are all really nice! I like the cutting and love Master Gu speaking so calmly and eloquently! And your humble discovery. Thanks!

  • @checkyourfacts530
    @checkyourfacts530 3 года назад +4

    I'm still learning how to apply yin/yang to my daily life.

  • @George-Thompson
    @George-Thompson  3 года назад +72

    If you enjoy learning about the Yin Yang with Master Gu, you can become a student of his online Taoist Wellness Academy!
    He teaches how to live long and live well the Taoist way: taiji, qi gong, yin yang theory + more.
    Start your journey for free with his 4-week Taoist Wellness Course ⏩⏩ www.taoistwellness.online/free-course
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    • @xw6475
      @xw6475 3 года назад +1

      I love this video so much!! I went to a Qi Gong class and try out last week. And next week I am going to try Tai Qi because obviously I found my body isn't balanced and it's time to get everything on track

    • @rickmcbride6419
      @rickmcbride6419 3 года назад

      Thank you George. I am new to Taoist way. I have been searching for a time for my answer to life. After much health problem i am finding more than just my body, however they are connected. I am looking forward to continuing (which i think will go on for the rest of my time and after) about the Tao. Thank you again.

    • @prerapture
      @prerapture 3 года назад

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    • @krushnrajsinhjadeja2686
      @krushnrajsinhjadeja2686 3 года назад +1

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    • @alimahs2
      @alimahs2 2 года назад

      Very good video. Much appreciated.

  • @rockyman1011997
    @rockyman1011997 2 года назад

    man this is exactly the video i needed to watch. thank you both for sharing this with the world

  • @Eire_Go_Deo
    @Eire_Go_Deo 2 года назад

    This channel was recommended to me by my good friend. I have to say that I really like what I’m hearing/seeing. I’ve studied the Greek philosophers but never Taoism. I will definitely start to read about it. I love the attitude of optimism and knowing that our problems will soon pass.

  • @CSkyGameGen
    @CSkyGameGen 6 лет назад +3

    You are an amazing individual George, I really enjoy your videos and actively trying to share them around. I think what you do is amazing and can't wait for more videos. Keep up the good work

  • @1331roland
    @1331roland 4 года назад +6

    Yin Yang philosophy is has obliterated fears in my life by creating the awareness that all that happens is a necessary part of experience.

  • @RandOm-xc4qi
    @RandOm-xc4qi 6 лет назад +2

    You are doing a great job by disseminating Master Gu's wisdom. Another fantastic video! Good work, George!

  • @truenatureblog
    @truenatureblog 5 лет назад +1

    this is fantastic, thank you! I LOVE the way we can make the yin yang symbol with our own hands. Magic.

  • @MunqithAlazzawi
    @MunqithAlazzawi 6 лет назад +39

    A Facebook friend shared your video after I shared it in there, which pretty clear that this video added value not only for myself but also for him as well. Keep up the good work buddy

    • @mastergutaichi
      @mastergutaichi 6 лет назад +7

      Munqith Alazzawi Thanks for you great deed in sharing the video! Many, either Chinese or non-Chinese, have come to find the abundance from Daoism(
      Mainly philosophy) and the significance for the world . But as in China itself, Daoism has not widely disseminated because Daoists originated much as hermits. The hermitage very much obstructed the development. So there is a lot for us to do. Us - despite of nationalities.

    • @MunqithAlazzawi
      @MunqithAlazzawi 6 лет назад +3

      I agree with you, Master. Happy to contribute to you on the path of healing people's despair.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 5 лет назад

      If only I didn't know the things about Facebook that I know.
      If only others knew the things about Facebook that I know.
      Do we have to file it under guerrilla tactics? Or are we selling our souls one millionth at a time?
      If we think the good we do outweighs the monster we feed with it, are we not already dinner?

  • @aidancotter4622
    @aidancotter4622 6 лет назад +6

    George great work! I am in the 2nd phase of my age progression journey. :-) However, I am amazed by your simple unaffected path and the simplicity of Master Gu's tea time talks. You are making a difference! Don't quit.

  • @veerar6197
    @veerar6197 5 лет назад

    I found out about Taoist philosophy only recently. I find it very fascinating and intuitive - compelling even - for me personally. Thank you for making these videos and thus allowing others to find Taoist philosophy as well.

  • @marylinkimgossett8550
    @marylinkimgossett8550 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for your video! That´s why I love my "everyday-products" - they all based on Yin and Yang, the 5 Elements and the Philosophy of regneration.

  • @AnaValentin574
    @AnaValentin574 6 лет назад +123

    I think this is really a hard concept to grasp when it comes to personal yin and yang. Like accepting those parts of yourself you wish you didnt have.

    • @MarcodeMiranda
      @MarcodeMiranda 5 лет назад +4

      So the saying the grass is greener on the other sid,

    • @aliciastalksessions
      @aliciastalksessions 3 года назад

      I understand I have all within ..But I have the wisdom to know when to use what ..As the native americans say Know what wolve to feed

    • @russtaylor2122
      @russtaylor2122 Год назад +2

      Nothing worth having comes easily. I trust you will find acceptance of your mortality. It's this concern that underlies all fear in the western mind...

  • @linnh940
    @linnh940 4 года назад +3

    When i'm turning 18 i want to get the yinyang tattoo. It's such a beautiful and powerful meaning it's just gets me emotional. Like there are so many reasons. I can't see it as 2 different parts. I see it as a whole. A bonding. Yin and yang is in Everything. The world is like a yin and yang

  • @angelaem205
    @angelaem205 4 года назад +2

    Excellent explanation by Master Gu! I love the final epilogue of this explanation with you two being the Yin and Yang but essentially sharing this wonderful philosophy with the world. Also I am always amazed by how you balance being humble and grounded but highly spiritual at the same time! Like a well-tuned piano all the keys coexist to produce a wonderful melody! 🎹📚📌🤍🖤☯

  • @EveryDayWalkingWithChrist
    @EveryDayWalkingWithChrist 3 года назад

    Thank you George and Master Gu! Peace be with you!

  • @fanling16
    @fanling16 6 лет назад +3

    Great work George, keep up the good work, support!

  • @BilliesCraftRoom
    @BilliesCraftRoom 6 лет назад +8

    thank you so much for this video. This symbol means a lot to me, I'm getting a tattoo of it. I wanted life lesson tattoo'd on me forever. Balance in all things.

  • @elysiumnat2958
    @elysiumnat2958 5 лет назад

    Oh George, the last part of this brought tears to my eyes. I’ve hold fear of change for so long. But I will move forward holding my hands to remind me that it is the right path. 😔😌

  • @carolynetumuhimbise7224
    @carolynetumuhimbise7224 4 года назад

    Just love watching you. You emanate a light and beautiful energy

  • @satnamo
    @satnamo 5 лет назад +4

    Ying yan;
    You are in me and I am in you.

  • @jimloth6091
    @jimloth6091 6 лет назад +3

    I have just found your videos and love them! I wish you had a school near me in Canada. Thank you for the great videos.

    • @mastergutaichi
      @mastergutaichi 6 лет назад +2

      Jim Pratt
      Canada is a beautiful country! I can consider setting a Wudang Taoist Wellness Wellness Academy Canada Branch. I can give workshop or train more coaches for the branch.

    • @jimloth6091
      @jimloth6091 6 лет назад

      Thank you! That would be fantastic!

  • @katywong9140
    @katywong9140 4 года назад +2

    I’m so incredibly moved by this video, your mission and purpose of sharing the wisdom of Doist philosophy. It’s definitely helping me reflect on finding balance in my own life during this pandemic. Thank you for this wonderful content, I’m forever grateful.

  • @gegegebebebe5087
    @gegegebebebe5087 4 года назад

    I am carrying my personal Yin-Yang with me...all the time...wherever I go...in/with my hands..this is absolutely amazing to realize. I am really happy und thankful that you and Master Gu shared this with all of us.

  • @charliebaudoin
    @charliebaudoin 5 лет назад +28

    Man this whole series of videos is great !
    I got interested in Daoism after some readings on European Stoicism and I find there are a lot of similarities between the two worldviews. But Daoism have that poetic joyness about it that just make it my favourite way of apprehending life
    I have been reading Laozi, Zhuangzi & Liezi on my own for the past couple of years and watching conferences about Daoism. But to learn about it from a chinese master in chinese mountains woah ! You took that to a whole other level :)
    I would have a suggestion of a question maybe for a next video. I feel like Daoism is a beautiful philosophy when you live in quiet retired place, a small village for example. However, sometimes applying this general benevolence and non-intervention (wuwei) can be pretty hard (dangerous?) when you live in modern big cities within the Western world. It might lead you to let people take advantage of you. So I guess my question would go something like: How to concile a Daoist way of living in a big city full of non-Daoist people ? Does not it make you a pray to malicious behaviors ?
    Maybe the answer is just to go live a simpler life closer to nature.
    Anyway, great concept, love it. Keep up the great work and many thanks to Master Gu & yourself George.
    Cheers from France !

    • @peaceandlove5214
      @peaceandlove5214 4 года назад +1

      Same here,I'm very interested in Taosim and I think I'm converting to it slowly, I keep reading Tao books and sayings and I love it.

    • @Antraeus
      @Antraeus 4 года назад

      I was drawn to both at college. Interesting to head someone else point out the similarities. In fact, I believe Stoicism did originate in a more feminine culture, perhaps the Goddess Mysteries.

    • @yiheyeehazhou4977
      @yiheyeehazhou4977 4 года назад +4

      Great question Charlie. I do think that adding some elements of stoicism and reducing unnecessary desires (not completely ignoring your needs of survivorship and socialization) toward the materialistic world can help you find a better balance in this secular and competitive society. Eating more vegetable less meat, applying a regular daily regime, meditating, spending time with people who brought positive energy are all good starts.

  • @sawwil936
    @sawwil936 6 лет назад +10

    Hi, I have been doing quantum physics experiments and have discovered the yin yang is a layout for a quantum physics experiment

  • @silver-eyedandrhesusnegati9733
    @silver-eyedandrhesusnegati9733 3 года назад

    Very clever to keep these vids so compact.
    I will watch one per day and hope to be drawn back in to these kind of philosophies.
    Thank you dear Mr Thompson.

  • @CherryBlossomSpirituality
    @CherryBlossomSpirituality 4 года назад +1

    Hello! I really love your work George and Master Gu as well, thank you for doing these videos! I recently have gotten very interested in Daoism and am reading the Tao Te Ching and studying Qi gong and Tai chi more in-depth, so I find your videos very helpful. Thank you!

  • @Galaxyofbrian
    @Galaxyofbrian 6 лет назад +25

    They ain't too opposing forces they are the same force they coexist in a duality.

    • @Dowlphin
      @Dowlphin 5 лет назад +11

      You are arguing with definitions. The Dao spawned yin and yang for the very reason to be opposites. If they weren't, the whole thing wouldn't work. Where yang expands, yin HAS to shrink. They don't hold hands and agree to both prosper together.v They are beyond any analogous interpretation like warring factions or such.

    • @TheWayofFairness
      @TheWayofFairness 5 лет назад

      I am a nondualist. The black is the white.

    • @SkyeColonna
      @SkyeColonna 5 лет назад +2

      Then you make your own video where you explain it in your own words. Off you go...

    • @thedarklight9082
      @thedarklight9082 4 года назад +1

      True. It's one source in Essence. Like a coin with 2 sides. Oneness basically

  • @isaacwang9240
    @isaacwang9240 6 лет назад +5

    The yin yang is drawn in such a way as to emphasize to us the dynamic of an ever evolving opposite forces.
    We must not be mislead that it is a perfect balance because if it is a perfect balance, then, the black and white should be split straight in the center and should look stagnant.
    The reason it is ever evolving is because precisely it is not balance. The yang, or the positive force is always slightly, ever so slightly stronger than the yin or the negative force.
    The dynamic is caused by the yin, the negative trying to chase after the yang the positive force to equalize it. But without success . Therefore that explain the constant chase.
    If it is a complete balance, then the good will never ever overcome the evil.
    Understanding this basic concept will allows us to appreciate all religion . The whole order of nature. To understand the fact that if something terrible happens , given time it will all be healed, by the power of the yang, the positive force.

  • @abigailaddison2024
    @abigailaddison2024 5 лет назад

    This video has helped me to realize that the anxiety I have experienced throughout most of my life was simply related to a fear of change. Learning to be more open to change has been surprisingly helpful after most of the other things I've tried have not been effective. Thank you.

  • @UkuleleZen
    @UkuleleZen 4 года назад +1

    I love your videos George! Thank you for offering these very insightful and fearful instructions on Taoism!

  • @jean-yveswoestyn6295
    @jean-yveswoestyn6295 6 лет назад +4

    Instead of simply trying to find a balance between yin and yang (a western cliché), Daoism is more about trying to reach Dao, which is sometimes called "pure yang". The Yinyang school was different from the Daoist school in the warring state period. The yinyang symbol (taiji tu) was actually created by the neo-confucian school of thought. The specificity of Daoism is not the naive, simplistic and somewhat cliché notion of Yin and Yang as two opposite forces in balance in the universe but rather to transcends it and find what is beyong the changes of yin and yang... this is actually daoism.

    • @SonofSethoitae
      @SonofSethoitae 5 лет назад

      And this, presumably, is why Daoist terms were used to explain Buddhism, which seeks much the same

  • @geffreybolster3780
    @geffreybolster3780 6 лет назад +10

    The Tao doesn t 'teach' passivity in the form of non cooperative 'tollerance'. Awareness of life (Tao, God, spirit, universe,.) is seeing that all life guides all life in doing e x a c t l y as meant to be done, at the time and manner meant! As one embraces this, it is not passivity. Actually quite the contrary! As one sees life guiding them in all that they (and others) do, this illuminates within them the highest quality of efficiency within their ability to do all that they re guided in doing. This then becomes their revealed/realized true and authentic interests. It I s their wish, want, hope, desire and need. They then see life repelling/attracting them from/to their compatibility!!!, socially, academically, professionally, romantically and and and. One is left with a full presence to respond cooperatively instead of only a partial presence to react competitivelly. this may mean intervening, calling the police, retreating ,. See?

    • @geffreybolster3780
      @geffreybolster3780 6 лет назад +2

      Look into my eyes!,- and begin travelling at beyond the speed of fright, to the center of the universe, and to your surprise! , the center of you! To thank the universe, to thank me, is to thank, you , , t o o . You re welcome. Thank you.

  • @ninadubois2842
    @ninadubois2842 6 лет назад

    I hope you keep posting these videos as long as you are able to! I am a new student of Taoism.

  • @hiyeena3365
    @hiyeena3365 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hey man, I just wanted to say that I love what your doing. I love how your videos hold much authenticity and honesty. I also appreciate the dream you have to spread peace with this culture. Here in the west, I'm finding it difficult to be around people who aren't interested in looking for purpose or at least appear that way. Everyone is a sceptic about new techniques I have to share and that's totally valid, I guess.
    There's this conflict I have between "being there for people - helping them find fulfilment" but being aware that these people don't show love back which is hard because it takes a lot of energy.
    There's a part of me that says that writing this is unnecessary. That it is merely keeping me in these low spirits. However, I do value what I am feeling at the moment. I am in a reflective mood. The day was very full on - not what I'm used to. I was happy to socialise and felt I was able to connect with people more but...maybe it's just new to me.
    I want to keep trying to reinforce my own purpose. I don't want to forget my new year's resolutions and all the work I've done to build who I am today. I realise that change takes time and that is important. Hahaha I guess it's all part of the fun huh. You know, maybe this is a type of help to the world. I suppose it's a sort of manifestation of what I want for the future of the world and my world.
    Should the only reason I want a change in my life be that there is a problem that needs fixing? No. I have needs, as humans do. I want to do my best to suffice my needs. Sometimes I forget that they are even needs - and this is all part of the process of life.
    What does the future look like for a growing soul? I don't know everything - or do I? How does one know something to be true? Data is useful for the surface matters of life, in fact, I don't disregard data in any way. Data is just a form of information in a form that expresses the idea's true form (as best we can at least). I think the trap is how that data is interpreted.
    Am I overthinking? No. Partly. I don't care.. :)

  • @armchairwomanmao2922
    @armchairwomanmao2922 5 лет назад +5

    Matter and anti-matter !

    • @robghilarducci3270
      @robghilarducci3270 3 года назад

      Acceptance, and noting the beauty in differences from yin - yang.

  • @jdchou7708
    @jdchou7708 6 лет назад +9

    Lao Tzu said that those who talk are those who don't really know !

    • @jamiegrieve5875
      @jamiegrieve5875 6 лет назад +1

      J. D. Chou well shut up then o conceited one! Ha

    • @geffreybolster3780
      @geffreybolster3780 6 лет назад +3

      Seems the Author is stating the wise say (share information) in the most efficient way. Not that they don t speak at all.

  • @nameirakpamlakshmi8857
    @nameirakpamlakshmi8857 5 лет назад +1

    So beautiful & peaceful! Thanks! 👍🏽🌸🦋

  • @Openness
    @Openness 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for making these magnificent videos. So many westerners need this philosophy in their lives, and you put it in a beautiful and comprehensive way. The way.

  • @parthshah5532
    @parthshah5532 5 лет назад +3

    Yin and Yang exists in our lives as excitement and relaxation. Too much of either and you will feel unbalanced.

  • @ruipedro97scp
    @ruipedro97scp 6 лет назад

    I cant stress enough how helpful this is

  • @AndrewHibberd
    @AndrewHibberd 6 лет назад +1

    im so happy you found the way.
    extremely keen to continue watching your journey. some would say you were lucky to be with master gu however i suggest you attracted each other together.

  • @foxconvey4744
    @foxconvey4744 4 года назад

    Beautiful!!!!! LOVE these videos. I feel so existentially nourished. Thank you......

  • @watertemple399
    @watertemple399 5 лет назад

    I love what your doing man! Spreading wisdom and knowledge for people. Out of all the philosophies of the world, i have to say Taoism/Daosim is my favorite, and the most universal and truthful! Anyway, I share a lot of your videos on facebook, and keep up the good work! The West can indeed learn many valuable things from the East.

  • @laurie-annehatcher4604
    @laurie-annehatcher4604 3 года назад

    Coming out of the yang aspect of the end of a long term relationship I found this video very comforting. I am embracing the uncertainty of a new beginning as the old year is ending a new one beginning. Here's to us all embracing the harmony of The Tao.

  • @sadietrego6247
    @sadietrego6247 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks I love learning about Doaist and Buddhist type wisdom. I’m a total new be and just enjoy learning about philosophies 🙏🏼 thank you for sharing 🌸

  • @nathanrichardson8402
    @nathanrichardson8402 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for this incredible video. Both are amazing teachers with a great intention to bring wisdom to a lost age.

  • @michaelkavanagh273
    @michaelkavanagh273 5 лет назад +1

    i love your videos man, you just made my day. your british western way of puttting it helps translate the message

  • @katejannuzzi2375
    @katejannuzzi2375 6 лет назад

    Thank you both for bringing these you tubes forward to us. I can not wait to incorporate these ideas into my own work ❤️

  • @laurenohare-ellaway7966
    @laurenohare-ellaway7966 5 лет назад +2

    I just put my hands together in the Yin and Yang position and instantly started smiling and laughing. Thank you for showing me that.

  • @thank266
    @thank266 4 года назад

    Thank you, I'm lucky to find this channel

  • @lukaslubisia9485
    @lukaslubisia9485 4 года назад

    The end was really touching. Both of you, thanks for sharing !

  • @abeyestradaa
    @abeyestradaa 5 лет назад

    Thank you! Your videos have become a treasure to me!

  • @Nokiman7
    @Nokiman7 6 лет назад +1

    Absolutely love this teaching. Thank you

  • @limitlesspossibilities444
    @limitlesspossibilities444 2 года назад

    You have a fantastically calming narrating voice. I am so pleased I discovered your channel. Love the content. Thank you

  • @trademark357
    @trademark357 4 года назад

    This is awesome! I remember when I was a young kid in the 90s when I discovered the Yin Yang. It was a cool design that I guess was cool to kids, its amazing how the universe reveals pieces to your puzzle in this life. I have similar visions and dreams. Great Video! Hello from South Carolina!

  • @mcperc3
    @mcperc3 3 года назад

    Thanks Master Gu and George. As a long time "believer" (20+yrs - through readings of Alan Watts), I love seeing these videos here for the coming generations. Thank you.

  • @danab.898
    @danab.898 6 лет назад +1

    I'm here because of Star Wars and I'm grateful for the education this video is providing.

  • @theproagentteam-bronwynsco5345
    @theproagentteam-bronwynsco5345 3 года назад +1

    Something that it did help me a lot was to ease on my expectations, be grateful, let things flow, stop trying too hard and letting go. With all these I found balance. Great video!

  • @patrykrak8905
    @patrykrak8905 3 года назад

    For me the most fascinating is a concept of balance. We need a balance in every part of our life as well as a balance between us and the nature. And I have this feeling deep inside of me that I need this balance to live a peaceful life. Thank you for video it’s inspiring.

  • @dakine4238
    @dakine4238 4 года назад

    I really like the concept and I think it is a bit complex but beautiful. Understanding that life is full of cycles, that we harbor both the ying and yang and that they feed into each out is really magnificent. I used to have bouts of deep sadness and I would try to run away or distract myself from it. Now, I sit with it and try to understand it and express it. Yesterday was the most recent and I felt so light and with love after. It is a process but in the West we refer to emotions as negative and positive but really they are information and a natural part of life. Very beautiful video. Look forward to more!

  • @isabellasoares7041
    @isabellasoares7041 3 года назад

    Such beautiful video. Made me a little less sad that even in this horrible pandemic time there is still a seed of goodness that will be reborn again. Thank you both!

  • @kubzogmios949
    @kubzogmios949 4 года назад

    peace and love to both of you, the world needs balance at this day in age and the inspiration to do it, your insights should help other as they have helped me and I'm sure yourself, bless

  • @lucasmoavro9939
    @lucasmoavro9939 4 года назад

    Thank you for this video. I found the symbol left in the street while walking with my lovely dog. So I began studying the meaning.

  • @LianaBuzea
    @LianaBuzea 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you! It helped me get my spirits up - I needed that!

  • @OK-otic
    @OK-otic 3 года назад

    Thank you George and Master Gu for helping me return to nature during a turbulent time in my life : )

  • @derekvalenti9365
    @derekvalenti9365 4 года назад

    I love it.. I tried my best to study this philosophy back when I was going to community college, I took this philosophy course, but never could really grasp this yin yang concept until I got older.. I now see that everything we see in nature (trees and plants, animals) represent ourselves (in a way) and that we all are a part of this eternal system, that we interpret as ‘life’.... maybe we never truely die... I’m inclined to think so anyway

  • @ralcst-1977
    @ralcst-1977 3 года назад

    Master Gu, and George Thompson, together are very informative on the subject matter of Taoism!! They do such a good job in disseminating the information on Taoism, so the people are better informed. Keep up the good work, George!!

  • @Diegomolinams98
    @Diegomolinams98 Год назад

    My favorite video about yin yang so far. Very well executed

  • @amcreative3784
    @amcreative3784 3 года назад

    Thank you. It is good to learn Daoism as my son's father was a daoist. It is good to get a deeper understanding through one's own experience.

  • @taylorstevens9675
    @taylorstevens9675 4 года назад

    Truly believe everything in life is to learn from or grow from ect. My daughters are very much yin and yang, they are always saying and doing the opposite 🖤 so this morning we looked into the understanding behind what that symbolizes.. What an incredible experience you must have had, and so humbling. Thanks for the video 🤝

  • @melindadz2519
    @melindadz2519 4 года назад

    These concepts help me worry less. Thank you for the videos.

  • @tonicacu
    @tonicacu 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for this video. I am going to share this far and wide as right now, I feel this will bring comfort to all.

  • @williamharding1319
    @williamharding1319 3 года назад

    I thoroughly enjoy your videos but this one is absolute gold.

  • @timmouchel2746
    @timmouchel2746 Год назад

    what a beautiful message, how simple reality can be with a single thought

  • @hermitagetaiji9451
    @hermitagetaiji9451 5 лет назад

    Thankyou to George and Master Gu for this short but insightful video. I teach Taiji Quan in the West of Scotland and I also feel a responsibility to share with my students the key philosophical principles that give rise to the practice of Taiji Quan. I also like that the video was shot in the Wudang mountains, spiritual home of Taiji Quan. Chris from Hermitage Taiji

  • @stardust5475
    @stardust5475 4 года назад

    I saw a crop circle that appeared yesterday 30/5/2020. such a beautiful and heartwarming message. it made me cry tears of happiness. tears of hope. thank you so much

  • @xyan00
    @xyan00 6 лет назад

    Thank you for your sharing, by watching this I realize I have forgotten our ancestor’s teaching for so long although I am a Chinese

  • @russellhawkins2222
    @russellhawkins2222 5 лет назад +1

    Just BEAUTIFUL........
    Much LOVE........