The shear amount of value here is much appreciated. Thank you for relaying the 'salt' of it and not getting mired in translation/mistranslation I found much wisdom in your own breakdowns as in the ancient referrals themselves. Masterful. Thank you for your light and dedication.
Thank for the great videos Jason, it's been cool to see your development along the years. May you find much success, peace, and harmony in your travels.
thanks for this, had to read the way of chuang tzu for summer (for school), too many parables yet so much meaning, you helped summarize it for me ... pretty much our world needs to be connected with the real world by letting ourselves go and without thinking too much on society's standards. the author of the book seems to agree i think
I love it Wyatt. So glad you discovered Chuang-tzu and the natural way. I'm also happy that my video helped you. So inspiring to see school students discovering such ancient wisdom.
I sure wish Jason as a sidebar would explain the pronunciation of the sages name. As a westerner, I try to figure out how to pronounce the Chinese but it's difficult when the Romanticized spellings are so different. Chuang-tzu, Zhuangzi, etc.
Man those light bodies... the gap in between eternity and endless time the ego finds its demise in No thing... The difference is in itself the truth of the consciousness of consciousness in its unconscious conscious part...
Thanks for a great presentation. I would just query one point which you made at the beginning of the video. From my reading of the Dao De Jing I did not get the sense that Lao Tzu was advocating that to practice living the Dao it is necessary that we remove ourselves from society. I’m not sure why you thought that?
Thanks Nigel. It depends on what translation you read, and also the history of Lao-tzu during the Warring states period. You need to understand that period of time to understand why a lot of Taoist actually returned to nature in the physical sense. A lot of translations out there are stripped to the bone and just hold the philosophy but don't give the cultural context at the time. Plenty of scholars speak about this. Enjoy.
Lao Tzu never said to leave society. In fact he gave lots of advice for regents of society saying that if regents in power could accord with the Dao the world would become a paradise. That a great nation is humble! And as soon as it ceases to be it falls from grace. He may have been something of a hermit, but he wasn't explicitly against society.
Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you Jason. Just 1 feedback that is critical that is as in too many videos, the links for books goes to Amazon. When we are aware of all the bad policy in regard to working condition, monopoly, harsh lobbying, influencing a worse situation in the world, we could each of us avoid giving this Company even more power. What we buy, how we buy and where we buy as a consumer is a political action. Do we want Amazon to decide the policy of the US government and many other states too creating hell on earth? All the best on the path. With a smile- Luis
Hi just wanted to say this was very informative and helpful. Also wanted to note that here the audio was perfect unlike during podcasts. If you achieve this type of sound quality during podcasts it would be amazing.
So back to the photonic persistent and recurrent grids in a photonic lattice and using the said persistence in the same dna later to regen the dna... any thoughts?
Thank you for your kind words my friend. People of often said I remind them of Watts, but he was a philosophical giant and I don't think I am anywhere near that level just yet. I learned a lot from him and many other philosophers. My main influences are Ramana Maharshi, Shankara, Buddha, Gaudapada, Joseph Campbell, Alan Watts, Aldous Huxley, Georg Feuerstein, Hans-Georg Moeller, Swami Sarvaprayananda, Dalai Lama, Alan Wallace and a few others, but mainlythose people not in any particular order.
Great content Jason! Really enjoying it. Maybe you can help me out. I am currently a (western) philosophy undergrad, going for a masters degree. I have a strong interest in eastern philosophy, in fact it is what got me into philosophy in the first place. I want to bring eastern philosophy into the more free writing we're allowed to do, any suggestions? The only idea I've had so far is a comparison and debate regarding similarities/differences between Aristotelian virtue ethics, modern virtue ethics and Buddhist virtue ethics - and what we could possibly learn from Buddhist ethics here in the west.
A pleasure to hear from you Glenn. Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you are enjoying the content. Ok I know exactly how you feel. Trying to bring Eastern philosophy into a Western philosophical landscape can be difficult, especially if your professor and fellow students have a particular rigid stance towards the East. But I know most students are like yourself and have a love for philosophy which usually begins in most cases with the East. As for suggestions I think your idea is on point. The only problem would be how to apply it so it is palatable for everybody else? Broadly speaking, as you probably know, Aristotelian virtue ethics are almost identical with Buddhist, Hindu, Confucian, and Taoist virtue ethics if we are talking about cultivating harmonious dispositions in the self, having new spontaneous reactions to the word, training our perception and desires to see the world in a new way, which is basically to say in a nutshell that you do what is needed without having a sticky mind (a mind of no deliberation). Bryan Van Norden speaks a lot about this in his work and I recommend his books if you ever get a chance. One way people have tried to bridge this gap was by explaining that virtue ethics itself is an Eastern ethical system because it is a commitment model rather than the institutional models of deontology and utilitarianism/consequentialism which come from the West and have been the dominate models for the last 300 years. That is one way you could approach it, by exposing the differences between the institutional and commitment models and how Aristotle fits in the commitment model. But I would say be careful because as you know the academic arena can be full of lions ready to pounce on anything even if it is not warranted. Hopefully my message is somewhat helpful Glenn. An honor to meet you.
- Who do I see as possibly an incarnation or reincarnation of Chuang-Tzu? Saint Anthony, I know as usual what the west says about such stuff, typical associations problems. The average westerner doesn't have the capacity to understand the nature and conditions involved in reincarnation because of a helpless nature, typical associations instead of the reality of the deep inner spirit aside from conformity or you might say the wrap up attitude. I see beyond because I understand eastern liberalism.
There is no depression in the world only people thinking depressing thoughts. There is no anxiety in the world only people thinking anxious thoughts. No amount of depression can change tge past and no amount of anxiety can change the future ... 🤷🏻♂️🤔🤔🤔
The shear amount of value here is much appreciated. Thank you for relaying the 'salt' of it and not getting mired in translation/mistranslation I found much wisdom in your own breakdowns as in the ancient referrals themselves. Masterful. Thank you for your light and dedication.
Thank for the great videos Jason, it's been cool to see your development along the years. May you find much success, peace, and harmony in your travels.
The story of the fortunate, unfortunate farmer is all i ever needed. That one is a 10 on the Richter scale
This is just great simple to the point 🙏🏼
I appreciate your gratitude Vinny. Salutations to you my friend.
Brilliant video. Thanks!
Loved this episode! Thank you Jason 💙🧚🏼♀️
An exceptional subject explained in an exceptional manner, thank you! :)
Thank you for the gratitude my friend. Your manner is exceptional.
thanks for this, had to read the way of chuang tzu for summer (for school), too many parables yet so much meaning, you helped summarize it for me
... pretty much our world needs to be connected with the real world by letting ourselves go and without thinking too much on society's standards. the author of the book seems to agree i think
I love it Wyatt. So glad you discovered Chuang-tzu and the natural way. I'm also happy that my video helped you. So inspiring to see school students discovering such ancient wisdom.
Felt inspired to hear you talk more about Chuang-tzu and it definitely did not disappoint :)
Thank you my friend. I'm so happy you watched this video especially.
I love your presentation. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you for watching my friend.
I sure wish Jason as a sidebar would explain the pronunciation of the sages name. As a westerner, I try to figure out how to pronounce the Chinese but it's difficult when the Romanticized spellings are so different. Chuang-tzu, Zhuangzi, etc.
Thank you for your work.
Thank you for this valuable knowledge...
Thank you Lilach.
thanks for this wonderful talk!
great video.thanks for your work ! bless you by any meaning
Thank you my friend. Appreciate the gratitude :)
Man those light bodies...
the gap in between eternity and endless time the ego finds its demise in No thing...
The difference is in itself the truth of the consciousness of consciousness in its unconscious conscious part...
Thanks for a great presentation. I would just query one point which you made at the beginning of the video. From my reading of the Dao De Jing I did not get the sense that Lao Tzu was advocating that to practice living the Dao it is necessary that we remove ourselves from society. I’m not sure why you thought that?
Thanks Nigel. It depends on what translation you read, and also the history of Lao-tzu during the Warring states period. You need to understand that period of time to understand why a lot of Taoist actually returned to nature in the physical sense. A lot of translations out there are stripped to the bone and just hold the philosophy but don't give the cultural context at the time. Plenty of scholars speak about this. Enjoy.
great great video man, very insightful!
Cheers Tony. I'm glad you enjoyed.
Lao Tzu never said to leave society. In fact he gave lots of advice for regents of society saying that if regents in power could accord with the Dao the world would become a paradise. That a great nation is humble! And as soon as it ceases to be it falls from grace. He may have been something of a hermit, but he wasn't explicitly against society.
Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you Jason. Just 1 feedback that is critical that is as in too many videos, the links for books goes to Amazon. When we are aware of all the bad policy in regard to working condition, monopoly, harsh lobbying, influencing a worse situation in the world, we could each of us avoid giving this Company even more power. What we buy, how we buy and where we buy as a consumer is a political action. Do we want Amazon to decide the policy of the US government and many other states too creating hell on earth? All the best on the path. With a smile- Luis
Very good thank you. Subscribed.
I'm glad you enjoyed Sam. Thank you.
Obsolescence does not come to the Tao ☯️
Hi just wanted to say this was very informative and helpful.
Also wanted to note that here the audio was perfect unlike during podcasts.
If you achieve this type of sound quality during podcasts it would be amazing.
Excellent Jason, I'm not sure if the sacraficial bull fable is not a complete rejection of politics.
Oh wow! This video made my head explode. But in a good way... We'll see 🤔
So back to the photonic persistent and recurrent grids in a photonic lattice and using the said persistence in the same dna later to regen the dna... any thoughts?
Excellent presentation. Very organized and easy to understand. What philosophers have you been influenced by? You remind me a little of Alan Watts.
Thank you for your kind words my friend. People of often said I remind them of Watts, but he was a philosophical giant and I don't think I am anywhere near that level just yet. I learned a lot from him and many other philosophers. My main influences are Ramana Maharshi, Shankara, Buddha, Gaudapada, Joseph Campbell, Alan Watts, Aldous Huxley, Georg Feuerstein, Hans-Georg Moeller, Swami Sarvaprayananda, Dalai Lama, Alan Wallace and a few others, but mainlythose people not in any particular order.
Great content Jason! Really enjoying it.
Maybe you can help me out. I am currently a (western) philosophy undergrad, going for a masters degree. I have a strong interest in eastern philosophy, in fact it is what got me into philosophy in the first place. I want to bring eastern philosophy into the more free writing we're allowed to do, any suggestions?
The only idea I've had so far is a comparison and debate regarding similarities/differences between Aristotelian virtue ethics, modern virtue ethics and Buddhist virtue ethics - and what we could possibly learn from Buddhist ethics here in the west.
A pleasure to hear from you Glenn. Thank you for your kind words and I'm glad you are enjoying the content.
Ok I know exactly how you feel. Trying to bring Eastern philosophy into a Western philosophical landscape can be difficult, especially if your professor and fellow students have a particular rigid stance towards the East. But I know most students are like yourself and have a love for philosophy which usually begins in most cases with the East.
As for suggestions I think your idea is on point. The only problem would be how to apply it so it is palatable for everybody else?
Broadly speaking, as you probably know, Aristotelian virtue ethics are almost identical with Buddhist, Hindu, Confucian, and Taoist virtue ethics if we are talking about cultivating harmonious dispositions in the self, having new spontaneous reactions to the word, training our perception and desires to see the world in a new way, which is basically to say in a nutshell that you do what is needed without having a sticky mind (a mind of no deliberation). Bryan Van Norden speaks a lot about this in his work and I recommend his books if you ever get a chance.
One way people have tried to bridge this gap was by explaining that virtue ethics itself is an Eastern ethical system because it is a commitment model rather than the institutional models of deontology and utilitarianism/consequentialism which come from the West and have been the dominate models for the last 300 years. That is one way you could approach it, by exposing the differences between the institutional and commitment models and how Aristotle fits in the commitment model. But I would say be careful because as you know the academic arena can be full of lions ready to pounce on anything even if it is not warranted. Hopefully my message is somewhat helpful Glenn. An honor to meet you.
- Who do I see as possibly an incarnation or reincarnation of Chuang-Tzu? Saint Anthony, I know as usual what the west says about such stuff, typical associations problems. The average westerner doesn't have the capacity to understand the nature and conditions involved in reincarnation because of a helpless nature, typical associations instead of the reality of the deep inner spirit aside from conformity or you might say the wrap up attitude. I see beyond because I understand eastern liberalism.
Thanks!
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older jason seems more comfortable in front of the camera^^
Haha, you would be right my friend. After many years it is easier to talk to an inanimate object.
Farmer and son story is legendary 👌👌👍👍😂😂🤣🤣😍😍🍷(Mushin, ultra instinct,baseclly)
Tx, i try to find This books..
Enjoy my friend.
19:15 Fasting the Mind.
Neti Neti.. not this not this
2:30 Wú Wéi #Effortless Action
Where the Tao is,I think the Tao is everywhere,on the sky,on the earth...However,it mostly in your heart I think.
Where was it before your heart?
There is no depression in the world only people thinking depressing thoughts.
There is no anxiety in the world only people thinking anxious thoughts.
No amount of depression can change tge past and no amount of anxiety can change the future ... 🤷🏻♂️🤔🤔🤔
I see you are brushed up on some of Dr Wayne Dyer's work.☯️
没字幕看不懂QAQ
用电脑开， 下面有个cc 的一个图案, 按他就有字幕了， 选语言去settings->subtitles
用电话youtube app 的话， 不能选语言...
I found this! 😎
Snake movement......or spiral growig...energy..flowing...
创持，，，
I love drinking meat