TAOISM: Understand the True Power of "Nothing"

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  • Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2020
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    Explore the concept of emptiness and its profound significance in our lives, as illustrated through pottery, a hermit's lifestyle, and ancient Chinese philosophy. This video delves into how embracing emptiness enhances our understanding of existence and our connection to the universe. Learn to appreciate the vital role of space in daily life and the creative force of nothingness. Join the journey to uncover the joys and truths hidden in the simplicity of emptiness, enhancing your perspective on life and the universe.
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Комментарии • 555

  • @lionesss06
    @lionesss06 3 года назад +97

    My Family: you are doing nothing!
    Me: Wrong, I'm nurturing my spirit

  • @dustsky
    @dustsky 3 года назад +126

    Master Gu is the embodiment of the master everyone can love: wise, stoic, cheerful, and good sense of humor.

    • @NapoleonCalland
      @NapoleonCalland 3 года назад +6

      Interesting that you indirectly referenced Stoicism. Imagine a conversation between Epictetus and Master Gu, or George and Marcus Aurelius? ;)

    • @satnamo
      @satnamo 3 года назад +1

      And little more wudang congfu+Taiji would be awesome.

    • @jasonreviews
      @jasonreviews 3 года назад +1

      if your qi is balanced your happy. It's as simple as that.

    • @fzkxl9931
      @fzkxl9931 3 года назад

      Maybe not... If your goal is to become a professional potter.

  • @saiko_1
    @saiko_1 3 года назад +102

    This is one of the best RUclips channels that ever existed. I wish more people watch your videos, because I sincerely think they are important.

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

      Really glad you enjoyed!

    • @Islaras
      @Islaras 3 года назад

      So happy to discover it today!

  • @eloradanan1837
    @eloradanan1837 3 года назад +32

    Emptiness=empty canvas. What you choose to paint on the canvas of your life, is all up to you.

    • @WeAreAllOneNature
      @WeAreAllOneNature 3 года назад +3

      Wow. That is so simple, beautiful and powerful. Now I feel inspired to clear the canvas of my life, and then paint something pure and natural.

  • @enzobaroni7456
    @enzobaroni7456 3 года назад +31

    Such a pity that we don't study this deeply in school...
    I live in Brazil and this whole Corona crisis made me think and suffer, I'm finding relief on the oriental cultures and philosophies. Looking forward to live some experience like that.
    Keep up with the good videos! Peace!

    • @leslyvargas1940
      @leslyvargas1940 2 года назад

      Exacttttlyyy me, it took my own mental anguish and suffering to find relief

  • @GavinSaintClair
    @GavinSaintClair 3 года назад +38

    Hi George, my Buddhist name is Daishi and I’ve practised Zen meditation and mindfulness including Chan Buddhism and the Tao.. this video was very helpful in an unprecedented time for us. My wife works as a Covid ICU nurse and I work as a carer.
    I’ve experienced people’s lack of mindfulness, the dangers of this and the anxiety that can come in a time like this one.
    I want to thank you for your effort and the direct experience through a well put together mini documentary.
    Keep up the good work as you’re making a difference, that’s my experience from watching your video.
    Best wishes 🙏 ⭐️

  • @peterpaulparker
    @peterpaulparker 3 года назад +14

    Great points. Nasseim Harriman has started to make some amazing discoveires about the dark matter and energy, which is what they call it in main stream science. He puts it like this. It is a field that is constantly spinning and everything is 99.999999 % space that appears to be solid matter because of the spin. If you think of the field as a coffee cup and that is the field that we cannot see. When you put the cream into the coffee after stiring it, you begin to see a spinning pattern from the cream. This pattern follows the fibernacci sequence and looks rather like a galaxy and the way that this forms through spinning. He is comparing the micro and the macro levels of our existence. The maths goes beyond me, but he is claiming that he is getting very close to comprehending the universe through the maths. Amazing. I love the Tao philosophy and the way that it talks about space. And at the end of the day, does it matter what happens after we die. We are here to live the best life possible and use our brains properly so that we can experience life to its fullest, while treating everything else we exist with, with respect. Conquering the mind is a key to this and using it as a very powerful too, rather than a lousy master, will lead you to a better life. Thanks for sharing. Great video. :)

    • @richwilliams1863
      @richwilliams1863 3 года назад +1

      Who puts cream in their coffee? Disgusting. While you are on your way to killing your mind, take a moment to kill your comprehension. I think you would find it helpful.

    • @peterpaulparker
      @peterpaulparker 3 года назад +3

      @@richwilliams1863 Thank you for the love and compassion you show. It is vey becoming. :)

  • @Lumiverse.
    @Lumiverse. 3 года назад +130

    This video is SO GOOD. I think my favorite you've ever done.

    • @freakiniilse
      @freakiniilse 3 года назад +3

      I agree!
      So well put to words and images. Great job!

    • @George-Thompson
      @George-Thompson  3 года назад +18

      Glad you think so! I feel like I'm improving with each video 🙏🙏

    • @djjazzydean
      @djjazzydean 3 года назад +3

      Agree. A video to watch many times over

    • @SimplyStuart94
      @SimplyStuart94 3 года назад

      @@George-Thompson my only critic is around the 10 minute mark where the tree in the foreground is blurry, I found it really distracting

    • @nathyketo
      @nathyketo 3 года назад

      @@freakiniilse que

  • @qihangli7485
    @qihangli7485 3 года назад +3

    Very wonderful video!! Though we do say "Yang Sheng 生" in Chinese, meaning nurturing the physical state, nurturing the spirit "Yang Shen 神" is more about our mental state.

  • @ThomSinger
    @ThomSinger 3 года назад +15

    I seek to be aware of all that space. I look between the trees and buildings. It is hard to see the space in a world that is about the “stuff”. But my effort to make age 50 to 75 the best years of my life has lead me to appreciate the gaps. There is power in the empty space. There is something in nothing. #50to75

  • @matdear8120
    @matdear8120 3 года назад +24

    happy to see how wiseness is growing in you since you decided to leave home and follow your intuition :) thank you for sharing this with us

  • @kalebjohnson9183
    @kalebjohnson9183 3 года назад +6

    I love the idea that most religions are trying to say the same thing just in different ways.

  • @gregmasseyify
    @gregmasseyify 3 года назад +4

    I've had these thoughts myself. To get a bit esoteric Everything ultimately comes from nothing and as we come from nothing and are a part of nothing and no part of nothing can be bigger and another so it seems logical that we are all equal to and are the great infinite creator, nothing.

  • @djjazzydean
    @djjazzydean 3 года назад +6

    The cave hermit is magnificent being

  • @satnamo
    @satnamo 3 года назад +9

    This is because that is
    This is not because that is not.
    This and that:
    I am in you
    And you are in me;
    We are one.
    I am a spark of the infinite that is functioning through this body+mind complex.

  • @George-Thompson
    @George-Thompson  2 года назад +10

    Thanks so much for watching! ☯道☯ If you want to get deeper into Daoism with me I invite you to join my Daoism course!
    In over 10 hours of deep philosophy, taiji and meditation, I offer ideas and practices to help bring Daoist wisdom into your everyday life.
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  • @timharrington4470
    @timharrington4470 3 года назад +2

    Emptiness is the great equalizer. It is what we came from and it is where we are going to.

  • @livinglifelazy
    @livinglifelazy 3 года назад +3

    This whole series is blowing my mind. I never knew what Daoism was until I stumbled across it in a random video, and it SPEAKS to me. Thanks so much for making this series!

  • @ruoshui8542
    @ruoshui8542 3 года назад +40

    Immensely inspiring, superb quality. I love it that you are taking things to a new level by incorporating silence, a black screen, using the potential of the medium that way. Raising the bar and setting an example. I take my hat off to you, my Sanfeng brother! 🎩 🙏🏻 ☯️

    • @George-Thompson
      @George-Thompson  3 года назад +1

      Very glad you enjoyed Sanfeng brother!! 💖

  • @jkooser0701
    @jkooser0701 3 года назад +17

    Really grateful for your videos. I'm in the US where sanity has seemed in short supply these last four years. The wisdom you share is recieved gratefully.

  • @mattcarlson8262
    @mattcarlson8262 3 года назад +3

    Good job George, quite helpful.
    Have a day filled with emptiness.
    Matt

  • @elfyhanley
    @elfyhanley 3 года назад +12

    Tell me why I started crying a lil during this... it made me feel things 🥺 I am constantly in awe of our Universe and your wonderful video has reminded me of that 💚

  • @adamedison6831
    @adamedison6831 3 года назад +1

    Breathtaking scenery! Also a very good and grounded (rather than abstract) look at a single Daoist principle. Thank you for creating this and sharing with us!

  • @diywithsanya2806
    @diywithsanya2806 2 года назад

    This is one of those videos which has last an everlasting impact on me. It gave me so much of clarity and peace within. ❤️

  • @WestCoastKop
    @WestCoastKop 3 года назад

    This is really thoughtful and well done George, I got a lot out of it

  • @MissBlackMetal
    @MissBlackMetal 3 месяца назад

    Taoism spoke to me decades ago when I learned about it, probably because it reminded me of my mother, who seems to live the Way but never mentioned it by name. I suppose it was serendipitously fated that I would discover Taoism one day. Though the language and poetry spoke to me, I never actually tried incorporating it into my life. It wasn't until I came across your videos with Master Gu recently that I "rediscovered" the Tao for myself, and now I'm ready to live the Way.
    Thank you, George, for your beautiful, thoughtful videos full of wisdom. I love the breathtaking scenery shots paired with the profound teachings and musings, plus your peppering-in of "real-life examples" of living the Tao, such as the "emptiness" cave hermit! Your videos are a joy to watch, and so far I've added nearly all the ones I've seen to my Taoism playlist! 😅

  • @MartinJutras
    @MartinJutras 3 года назад

    Another AMAZING video Georges. You put so much love and effort into the videos, thank you so much.

  • @david_1214
    @david_1214 3 года назад

    Great job explaining my favorite passage of the Dao De Jing!
    Thank you.

  • @tesan6805
    @tesan6805 3 года назад +1

    You've made it beautifully clear, Amazing job!

  • @karimali8269
    @karimali8269 3 года назад +1

    You’re a Beautiful Human Being’ Thank you for Making This Channel

  • @rebeccab6791
    @rebeccab6791 3 года назад

    This really is so amazing. Please more of these! And thank you so very much for being here and making these.

  • @catherinedowney8085
    @catherinedowney8085 3 года назад

    Love your videos! You make me envious! Thank you!

  • @ZsuzsannaSpiry
    @ZsuzsannaSpiry 3 года назад

    I just love this video. Whenever I watch it again, it puts me in a calm, tranquil state. I love the space between scenes, between sentences, images... it gives me space for breathing, enjoying, and in-taking whatever I have seen or heard. I can really experience emptiness. Once again, thank you George!

  • @brunoboaz7656
    @brunoboaz7656 3 года назад +6

    This is a very thought provoking video, George. Well done, I must say! Your videography skills have grown so much over the time you have been there. Looking forward to your next offering.

  • @ronanderson7843
    @ronanderson7843 3 года назад

    Thank you, George. Please continue bringing this beautiful way of looking at things into my life. I deeply appreciate you.

  • @faustorenedalmonte2832
    @faustorenedalmonte2832 3 года назад

    A really beautiful video (as usual)! Well done George! I've really appreciated when you talked about the space in our body that connects us to the "outside" world. If you think about the space present in us, it's amazing how much space there's in every atom. We are made of nothingness much more than something

  • @lisar.4335
    @lisar.4335 3 года назад

    Soooo grateful for this new video---thank you!

  • @caiosouza1346
    @caiosouza1346 3 года назад +1

    So good! Thank you again Master Gu and George for spread this kind of knowledge with us! This video was something really special!

  • @kavalkid1
    @kavalkid1 3 года назад

    Love you so much, George!

  • @rubendacosta398
    @rubendacosta398 3 года назад +4

    There realy is something, to nothing. Powerfull words George
    As inspiring and carismatic as you allways are :)

  • @luisgcr
    @luisgcr 3 года назад

    Subscribed minutes ago. Now I'm surfing through all the precious wisdow in this channel. I really appreciate your job, George, we need more of this! Gratitude

  • @maurifant
    @maurifant 3 года назад

    Thank you for a truly great and insightful video. We need more people like you in the world.

  • @finding_mojo
    @finding_mojo 3 года назад

    Thanks for all your hard work producing this to share ancient wosdom with anyone who wants to hear. Master Gu seems like a cool guy. :)

  • @mw1327
    @mw1327 3 года назад

    Beautiful! THANK YOU!

  • @milenapeneva553
    @milenapeneva553 3 года назад

    One of the best video I have ever seen! Thank you!

  • @Mr-.Facts.
    @Mr-.Facts. 3 года назад +2

    ''There really is something, to nothing'' Well said

  • @Bonobo3D
    @Bonobo3D 3 года назад

    Beautiful video George, thank you for taking us on your travels, and sharing this wisdom about space and nothing.

  • @amandathompson9513
    @amandathompson9513 3 года назад +1

    That was a really nicely put together, thought provoking little film. Cheers, keep making them!

  • @utsubarikaho
    @utsubarikaho 3 года назад

    Thank you George!

  • @pushyamistry9084
    @pushyamistry9084 3 года назад +1

    This is one of the best content I've ever consumed. Great job mate♥️

  • @poetics231
    @poetics231 3 года назад

    Thanks for this George! Gorgeous presentation of such a helpful idea.

  • @Lumiverse.
    @Lumiverse. 3 года назад

    This video brought me radiant joy

  • @ZsuzsannaSpiry
    @ZsuzsannaSpiry 3 года назад

    Thank you George for making me reflect on emptiness today. Heartfelt gratitude. Namaste!

  • @imhote44
    @imhote44 3 года назад

    Thank you George, excellent video, best you've done so far. Keep up the good work 👍🏼😎🙏🏼

  • @henkknaap8781
    @henkknaap8781 3 года назад

    What a gentle guide ! Thank you 🙏

  • @Storm_.
    @Storm_. 3 года назад +1

    George, in my opinion this is some of your finest work. The thoughts and ideas you express so effortlessly, as though you are truly one with them. You have helped me in this moment to regain my perspective, and fill my mind with much joy.
    Thank you
    Steve

  • @deevievanvoorthuizen3462
    @deevievanvoorthuizen3462 3 года назад

    Lots of times we hear on the news that for example a native bird species is not around anymore. It might have gone extinct. But most of the times this happened because the wole ecosystem the bird species was a part from died out. It can start with plants on the bottom of a lake that dissapear. Those plants gave oxigen to algies, those algies were food for fished and the birds fed on those fishes. When the bird itself dies it's body is processed by micro-organisms on the bottom of the lake and they make the bottom of the lake fertile for plants to grow there to produce oxigen for the algies again.
    We are not apart from the world we live in. In our culture we feel that way and this way of thinking has disastrous consequences. If we will keep on living with this way of mind, we might very well be that birdspecies in time...
    I love your channel George! It opened my eyes to taoist philosophy and changed my way of thinking dramatically. Please, keep those video's coming! :)

  • @mrjepguy
    @mrjepguy 3 года назад

    Thank you George, thank you.

  • @johnguerra7222
    @johnguerra7222 3 года назад

    Excellent George. Thank you!

  • @herminator250
    @herminator250 3 года назад

    This is beautiful and will done ! Thanks!

  • @mattmaley8902
    @mattmaley8902 3 года назад

    Your content keeps improving, becoming more and more refined. Such a beautiful process to watch. Well done again, George!!

  • @vlatkodr7102
    @vlatkodr7102 3 года назад +3

    Keep up developing and sharing this deep, beautiful thought and philosophy. It heals the world little by little

  • @ayomidharmasena3265
    @ayomidharmasena3265 3 года назад

    Thank you! True & beautiful. ❤️🙏

  • @tarekbakeer20
    @tarekbakeer20 3 года назад

    Never seen a video so well put together

  • @adventuredogs8773
    @adventuredogs8773 3 года назад

    Thanks so much George 🙏

  • @trentynbotello1028
    @trentynbotello1028 3 года назад

    Beautiful and mind opening! Helped me further my understanding of having a less full and busy mind. Thank you!

  • @dans-designs
    @dans-designs 3 года назад

    We all have faith, just different truths 🙏 Love your videos, keep them coming! x

  • @bryankrouse1653
    @bryankrouse1653 3 года назад

    The addition of these links is very helpful, thank you.

  • @MuddyDuck...
    @MuddyDuck... 3 года назад

    An excellent episode George - your story telling skills have gone from strength to strength over the last year 👍

  • @caprimoon888
    @caprimoon888 3 года назад

    So glad I found this channel , many thanks George. Loved the scenery as well as Brighton Pier !!!!

  • @medium_of_light
    @medium_of_light 3 года назад

    This is so beautiful, Thank you so much.. "To marvel at all the space is to Marvel at oneself"⚡❤

  • @jasonwhitney4491
    @jasonwhitney4491 3 года назад

    George, I love the teachings you impart in these videos and show how to apply them in modern life. Your efforts show the world the mystery and beauty of Taoist thought. I can't thank you enough!

  • @domm1341
    @domm1341 2 года назад

    You are a great teacher! Very valuable insights. Thank you for taking the time to make this.

  • @danenigel007
    @danenigel007 3 года назад

    George. I think this one is my favorite! Well done. Please carry on!

  • @aro9266
    @aro9266 3 года назад +1

    Pleasure to come across this video, thank you !

  • @RichardIIfan
    @RichardIIfan 3 года назад

    Thank you. Perspective is always good.

  • @joeltbasham
    @joeltbasham 3 года назад

    Absolutely beautiful video in meaning and visuals. Thank you friend!

  • @M1sheyla
    @M1sheyla 3 года назад

    Thank you George for your amazing videos full of wisdom and knowledge. Can't stop watching them. Good luck! 🙏🏼😇

  • @birgitbofarull4410
    @birgitbofarull4410 3 года назад

    Best video Mr. Thompson! Thank you so much!

  • @cardosoman
    @cardosoman 3 года назад +1

    this video touched me in a special way, thanks george

  • @KARATEbyJesse
    @KARATEbyJesse 3 года назад +48

    Excellent video! Subscribing 💪

    • @gyniest
      @gyniest 3 года назад +3

      Sensei Jesse! Somehow I'm not surprised to find you here.

    • @gyniest
      @gyniest 3 года назад +1

      Valkommen!

    • @ryancross4481
      @ryancross4481 3 года назад +2

      Great to see you here, Jesse Sensei. Hope you are well 🙏. OSU.
      Your friend from 🇺🇸,
      Ryan

    • @carlymcpeake9003
      @carlymcpeake9003 3 года назад

      @@gyniest u8
      GHB to support you in advance for your time

  • @davidr-d9348
    @davidr-d9348 3 года назад

    In a few sentences you changed my entire perspective. When you spoke of the space outside of our skin being as important to living as the space within it, that just made so much sense to me. Nothingness really does connect us to every single thing. Even when my 'logical' brain tries to analyse it, and say what about the elements that make up that space, the nitrogen, oxygen and carbon that make up the atmosphere? I can only conclude that at its most micro-level, between the smallest sub-atomic particles, there is nothingness, and without that nothingness, those sub-atomic particles, and hence elements wouldn't function how they are supposed to. The insights your sharing with us are invaluable, so truly thank you

  • @SpicyMcHaggis
    @SpicyMcHaggis 2 года назад

    More and more I would love to see the tenthousand things in the Wudang mountains... Thanks for this awesome video too, George!

  • @andrewpollock4049
    @andrewpollock4049 3 года назад +3

    Wonderful I feel that I've learned something special

  • @mokshajetley9244
    @mokshajetley9244 3 года назад

    Beautiful. Stay blessed

  • @dondyablo1045
    @dondyablo1045 3 года назад

    Sadhu. Glad i found this channel who shared the same emptiness ive got .thank you

  • @3340steve
    @3340steve 2 года назад

    This is an important concept to understand. Thank you for posting this.

  • @abrdirect_
    @abrdirect_ 3 года назад

    Thank u George, you have pursued your dream of having a successful RUclips channel. This video is especially well made. Please keep inspiring us with such amazing videos and the Tao philosophy. Greetings from Mexico.

  • @lucassimoes4872
    @lucassimoes4872 3 года назад

    What a nice video! Thank you for the effort of bringing such simple and natural ideas, but that we so often forget.
    Cheers from Brazil!

  • @ErrolGetner
    @ErrolGetner 3 года назад

    You have a terrific presence. I enjoyed this very much. Yin and Yang has a much more expanded meaning for me now. Thanks

  • @mykaratejournal2120
    @mykaratejournal2120 3 года назад

    So simple yet so profound 😇

  • @tubears711
    @tubears711 3 года назад

    George, I certainly appreciate your beautiful perspective on life. thank you.

  • @robertpickles1858
    @robertpickles1858 3 года назад

    Really enjoyed your video, wonderfully explained and put together. Certainly great to start the day with this. Thank you

  • @xstaceys1
    @xstaceys1 3 года назад

    Beautifully done! Enjoyed it very much.

  • @pierref20
    @pierref20 3 года назад

    thank you
    for sharing your beautiful road with us

  • @petermiddleton4164
    @petermiddleton4164 3 года назад

    Wonderful video, thank you George.

  • @bowleggedbear
    @bowleggedbear 3 года назад

    This is great. Thank you for sharing.

  • @usagi1641
    @usagi1641 3 года назад

    Same in the drawers, our computer, people that we have daily contact and finally in our heads.
    Great lesson. Vbr.

  • @lairx
    @lairx 3 года назад

    This is a wonderful video. Thank you very much, George.
    When I was young and easy (under the apple boughs...), the thought of nothing, of emptiness left me scared stiff.
    That's decades ago.
    Nowadays I look for space and emptiness, not just outside, but experience this more and more inside.
    It is vast, boundless, eternal, timeless.
    There is no need, no sense to being afraid of the void.
    It always has been, it will always be, there is neither beginning nor end in it.
    Utterly beautiful.

  • @robinstone2670
    @robinstone2670 3 года назад

    Thank you, really enjoyed this video.