Calm and sunny day.Leaves of cherry fly with fresh wind.The temple sits a monk in a fixed position and a detached expression, looking at nothing.His body relaxed and breathing slow and measured.I think about him poured emptiness and at the same time filling.No phenomenon can affect the deep dive into the secrets of his own "I" of the monk.
So goes a long time.Sun, met a solitary figure with its rays, has barely begins to say goodbye.At this point, the body of the monk comes to life and begins to move.Waking not fast, it takes time to get yourself in the full sense of the word.Here he had stood up and went silent tread the path that leads to a small house.There he waits for simple food and the same room.There is nothing superfluous in the house of a monk is not only the most necessary for life.
It was a small journey in time to see the image of the great philosopher Lao Zi and the essence of his teachings, which became one of the three major religions of China.
Who is Lao Tzu?
According to the legend, it is the son, who gave birth to a woman under the plum tree.She bore him in '81, and bore through the thigh.In the light he appeared old and gray head.This greatly surprised the woman, and she called him "old child", which means translated into Chinese Lao Tzu.Also there is another interpretation of his name - "the old philosopher."His birth took place in 604 BC.
worth noting that reliable information about his life and no birth.Until now, research is underway about whether or not the person with that name at all.So here are the data about him, which are written in authoritative sources.
As an adult, Lao-tzu served as the emperor and was a mentor to the library during the reign of the Zhou Dynasty.For many years, doing and reading ancient treatises, thinker matured and gain wisdom.Being in old age, he decided to leave his native country and went to the west riding a green bull.At the border checkpoint he stopped him and found the servant of the Emperor of the great thinker.He requested that the sage left to posterity his wisdom, before leaving.This is the request of the famous book was written by Lao Tzu - "Tao Te Ching".Its length is five thousand characters.
concept of Tao Tao
- it is literally "the way."The basis of all things and the law on which everything happens in this world.This concept is so multifaceted and deep that words can not be specifically identified.Sometimes this concept is referred to as the force that moves the world.It has neither beginning nor end.It is in every part of life, and penetrates through the world.Without this force can not be the future and the past crumbles.It was she who defines the concept of "now" as a way of life.
In his treatise on the Tao Lao Tzu describes how the force moves the world and fills all creatures.The device is completely determined by the world of Tao, and can not be otherwise.But at the same time, the Tao - is an infinite number of choices of which way to go may be the existence of a single object.Therefore, there is the view that with this book, any creature can attain immortality.This stems from the fact that Tao, the way that man has to go, could lead to the eternal source of life.
concept of "Te»
All the changes in the world caused by the laws, or in other words, the messages travel between the past and the future.This path represents the Tao.At the same time, this force is manifested through the other face of this world - Te.Hence the name of the book "Tao Te Ching".
concept of "Te" is a property or an ideal concept of the existence of all in this world.Tao manifests itself in reality by the existence of virtue.This is the best version of the manifestations of matter, which is overflowing from one form to another by way of the Tao.Some interpretations of this concept describes similarities with karma.Karma determines how the object will continue to exist, and to some extent overlaps with the concept.
In the treatise describes the proper existence of man that personifies virtue.If you get rid of passion, pride, extravagance and other vices, the man opens the way to a perfect life, in which he will be filled with energy by virtue.
What book "Tao Te Ching"?
In a literal translation the name means "The Book of the Tao."The author has taken the liberty to describe what controls the world.This treatise is an individual sayings and a small description.It is written by a very ancient Chinese characters that modern citizens have almost forgotten.The main topic of the treatise, so to speak, appears a description of how to behave, live and feel in this world that man has discovered the true enlightenment.
As described by Lao Tzu, Tao - is something impersonal, which, however, may take the form that exists in everything.Any attempt to inscribing this concept in a specific framework stumble upon contradictions.The phenomenon has a shape, but look at him and can not see.About Tao wrote that his hearing, but can not hear, catch, but you can not catch.
Such contradictions permeate the texts.The main factor for this provision is the desire of the author to describe something that is beyond the understanding of the common man, and he himself believed.If you try to define the concept, it inevitably escapes, taking a different appearance or manifestation.As a result, the text is trying to give a description of the Tao as something vague and dull.
Taoism
On the basis of a treatise, a whole religion of the same name.The followers of this doctrine have tried to grasp the depth of meaning contained through renunciation and corresponds to the way of life, which is described.Often, the above interpretation were different, and many monks engage in a dispute about the meaning of written material.This situation gave rise to the spread of various schools of Taoism, who understood the essence of written differently.
With teachings can understand that Tao - is the connection of the human mind with the wisdom of nature.This is the main goal of many followers who have implemented various techniques to speed up the process.We are developing a set of physical exercises and breathing techniques.Such methods have gained great popularity in the modern way of thinking of the ancient scriptures.
The doctrine of Taoism
Assessing the ideals of Taoism, one can understand that the main role in it played by the tranquility and simplicity, as well as harmony and naturalness in human behavior.All attempts Activism considered pointless and a waste of energy.If there is life on the waves of the current efforts are not needed, they just interfere.From the serenity stems social peace and harmonious life of each.
Sometimes actions are compared to water that no one interferes with the movement and flows around obstacles.A person who wants the strength and power, should take an example from the water that flows, but does not interfere.To achieve better results in your life, you need to go with the flow and try not to disturb the flow of their actions.Also, according to the treatise, a person should not be dependent.They dazzle him and create the illusion that he is without them will not be able to live.
each path in Taoism
If a person is motivated by passion or excesses in their actions and aspirations, he is far from his true path.Any attachment to the Earth creates the conditions in which a person begins to serve not himself, but specific things.This is possible if you do not listen to the aspirations of the soul, and not finding its way.
detached attitude toward material possessions and pleasures, you can hear the voice of his soul, and in accordance with it, start your Tao Tzu - the way of the sage.In this way there is no question of whether it is selected.A person becomes comfortable, and his mind clear.If you stay in second thoughts and listen to your inner voice, will eventually come to an understanding of the world as a universal substance to the life of every creature.
Management omission
When China's Han dynasty, the development of the country was stable and calm.Figures taken to adopt the principle of Taoism, which meant that we should not interfere with the development of society.Government inaction in the management plan allows the people to live in peace and prosperity.His forces are applied to the development and improvement of living conditions.
Modern writers and Taoism
Many trainers on personal growth and success have adopted the principles of Taoism in his practice.In his book "The Tao of Life" Irina Khakamada describes the principles, which are taken from the religion.According to her, she made some distillation of all the text.Not all the provisions are equally suitable for use for the Chinese and Russian people.Therefore, these guidelines are now truncated there in abundance."Tao of Life" is a book - a guide.It most specifically described the ancient principles that should be guided for a harmonious life.
In addition, every year comes out at least one full translation of the ancient treatise on modern language.All of them are yet another interpretation of the truths that are written for more than two and a half thousand years ago.
his same book "The Tao of Life" Irina Khakamada also presents one of the translations, but it is done to a greater extent for the Russian people.
followers, who wrote his book "The Tao»
One well-known followers of Taoism is Anna Averyanov, which publishes books under the pseudonym Lin Bao.She did a great job of deciphering the Taoist texts.It has its own understanding of the religion and wrote the continuation of the book "Tao."Bao Lin for many years studying towards a person beyond the consciousness.In addition, it also deals with the subconscious and the immortality of the human mind.
Secrets "Tao" Bao Lin describes in the same style as the original texts of Lao Tzu.Due to the comprehensive development and long practice around the world, it has developed its own system of understanding of this religion.This is one of the differences from that, according to Irina Khakamada, "Tao" is more practical.
Martial Arts
On the basis of spiritual development appear and martial arts.One of them was Vёt Vovinam Vo Dao, which literally means "the way of combat Viets."This martial art originated among village amateur fight and soon developed into a passion for the whole Vietnamese people.As it is practiced, in addition to the technology shock and seizures, high moral and spiritual training.It is at the heart of all the equipment.It is believed that a warrior Vёt Vo Dao without spiritual foundation will not be able to defeat the enemy.
Energy "Tao»
At the heart is the way the energy of "chi".It is, according to Scripture, is the absolute power of all living things in this world.Is the concept of "Qi", the man and the world that surrounds him.This energy helps a person to establish a link between the mind and the world around them.
Taoists have developed a whole technique of comprehension of the forces of "Qi".It is based on proper breathing using taytszytsyuan.This set of exercises and techniques that help the body is configured to receive power.The most talented daostsy who practiced this technique could long been without water and food.There have also been cases when holding the breath reached unimaginable limits.
In Taoism there are a few techniques that give reconnect with the energy of qi.They are part of the most ancient methods of "Qigong".In addition to respiratory practice Taoism, use martial arts and meditation.All of these systems are designed to serve one purpose - to fill the energy Qi and comprehension of the Tao.
channels filling the human energy
According to the treatise, a person can receive energy anytime, anywhere.For this it uses special channels.But not all the people they are working at a good level.Often the way for the energy clogged malnutrition and fixed way of life.Modern human model involves the use of technical progress, in order not to waste their strength.This way of life entails many negative consequences.A man becomes passive, and he was not interested to develop.For him, all things and operate the device.He becomes only the consumer.
With low consumption of energy channels Tao Te clogged and the person literally becomes dependent on external stimulants.It may be a chemical substance or other methods.
to activate and expand the channels used special techniques.They represent a certain diet and its composition.Special exercises allow the development of the spine and other body parts.It passes through the spine main and largest energy flow.Therefore, it pays special attention.
Self-healing with the help of listening to the body
Many practitioners have learned from the book "Tao" the secrets of how to listen to your body and understand the function of internal organs.This skill is available only to those who have long engaged in techniques of Taoism.After reaching a certain level of a person begins to feel his body in the literal sense of the word.All organs if transformed into a system that can be changed for healing.
Sometimes masters resorted to the practice of healing others.To do this, open special centers of alternative medicine where patients are taken.
Symbolism Taoism
famous symbol of "yin and yang" is used to explain the essence of the Tao.On the one hand, the symbol shows that everything changes and flows from one form to another.On the other hand opposites complement each other.For example, the poor can not be without good, and vice versa.There is no absolute victory of one element, it is possible to achieve a balance between the two.
The characters are displayed at the same time struggle and balance the two elements.They are presented in the form of a cycle that has no end.At the same time the black and white parts may not be absolute, since the particles are opposites in yourself.
Tattoos
for human identification with the religion of Taoism there is a technique of tattooing.They represent abstract patterns and smooth lines.Often, they are symmetrical and contain images of mythical characters.Culture applying these tattoos came from ancient China where they were very popular.
healing system
There is the so-called school "Tao Shou."In literal translation it means "The way of peace."It is a set of measures to improve the health and genuine calm.They include both arts and breathing practices that help attain good health and peace of mind.The system of "Tao Show" is very close to the philosophy of Taoism, and therefore it is believed that it may be part of it.Pupils of schools call themselves "warriors of calm" and improve their skills for emotional balance.
Practical advice on Taoism
In the world there are a lot of practical guidelines that help maintain a healthy spiritual and psychological life.For example, there are tips to find peace and harmony in life:
- Get rid of stress with the help of the inner smile.You can not show it on the outer level, but it should appear in person.
- talk less.Every word uttered in vain and inappropriate spending of qi energy.
- anxiety dissolves into action.Instead of being nervous with her hands clasped, you need to start to be active.
- mind must evolve.If he is not engaged, then the degradation starts.
- necessary to control your libido.
- Be moderate in eating.From the table you need to move away when you are still a little hungry.
- Moderation in all effects on the body.
- The more joy in life, the more man comes to Qi energy.Therefore, it is necessary to enjoy all around.
Taoism and love
concept of "Tao" is inextricably linked with love.Through the relationship between two people of the opposite sex grows the tree of life and fills both energy.Daostsy thought having sex something so natural and necessary that wrote to this practical guide.In the texts with no overt illustrations of shade lust and perversion.
