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TAOISM  

A comparison between Taoism and Roman Catholicism.

A comparison of two Eastern philosophies; Taoism and Confucianism.

A brief narrative of how my religious convictions were transformed from Christianity to Taoism.

Taoism is a system of Chinese philosophy and religious practices which extol the virtues of living in harmony with nature.

A critical look at the painting of Kuo Hsi as it relates to Taoist ideology.

A book report on two books about Taoism.

This article discusses the Eastern worldview shared by Eastern religions such as Taoism and Buddhism.

Chuang Tzu's parable addresses issues that make up the core of beliefs in Taoism.

an essay concerning some basic teachings and history of Taoism

I bet you didn't know some of this...

E.E Cummings, a successful and immortal poet of the 19th century, has once proclaimed "...artist, a man, a failure is a naturally and miraculously whole human being

What Initially Drew You To The Martial Arts? Earnest Hart: I probably told this story a thousand times, but being from a religious background, my mother was a Jehovah Witness, she wanted to raise me to be non-violent.

Star Wars first debuted 30 years ago today. Many other science fiction films have come and gone since then, what is it about the stories that take place long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away that gives it such appeal?

It would seem that there's a movement of thought energy rapidly accelerating in our western societies that many people want to abolish the existence of religions. All religions.

A brief look at the life of Confucius, and his philosophy and moral code, and how it directly affected China and can help society today.

Answering the question of weather or not Unitarian Universalists are Christian.

Haw Par Villa, also known as the Tiger Balm Gardens, is a unique attraction that is absolutely free to visit. Haw Par Villa contains more than 1000 statues and more than 150 giant dioramas, all depicting figures and events from Chinese mythology.

Spiritual growth can feel disruptive if we've built so many things in our lives upon a false sense of self and suddenly begin acting from our true selves.

Studying Tantra is perhaps the most sacred, important thing you could be doing, and it is vitally important to be able to put your trust in a teacher who is qualified to help your energies rise properly.

Last week, I had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Mr. Richard Carrier, who has published several articles, has publicly debated multiple times, has written a book of his own, and has essays appearing in an upcoming book on the historicity of the Resurrection.

The History and Current Economic Status Of China.

I felt rather small in stature after realizing that all in all most of the religions have a common thread or two.

A look at the role of Buddhist ideology in the film "Crouching Tiger,Hidden Dragon," along with some critical responses.

Are we too commercial with Christmas?

This article is for people who like something different or unusual in their holiday e-cards.

Tea is simple, just leaves and water, but to the tea lover it's simply a delicious, healthy way to relax. If it seems the tea lover in your life has everything for tea think again, read on and be inspired with these ideas.

Chronic pain affects millions of people. Here are some resources drawn from the great eastern traditions of meditation, yoga & qigong, found to be very effective at decreasing or eliminating chronic pain.

A response to Tony Sarrecchia's piece on forming a new political party with new rules.

Why can't we all just get along? Our religions and beliefs are similar, maybe even more than we realize at first glance.

My first serious exposure to martial arts in the movies was from Bruce Lee years ago, and on TV it was the series "Kung Fu" starring David Carradine that I found very inspiring, all the way back in the �70's.

This essay explores "repetition" both within an individual's qigong practice, as well as repetition across time which creates qigong lineages.

Being a vegetarian isn't bad. Most people begin their lives eating meat.

Yoga and Qigong practice is traditionally spoken of as occurring on three levels: the outer, the inner & the secret. This article explores these three levels of practice.

This article is a guide to the malaysian way of life. This article is especially useful for business travelling.

The Tibetan yogi Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche has said: "It is the blissful body of the yogi or yogini that is the true Deity." So what might this mean? And how, if at all, is it (or could it be) related to the practice of Yoga asana?

Trees play an important role in Taoist practice: They serve as a metaphor for the human body, awakening to its natural state, and are also actually nourished by the "negative" energy of human beings.

The Taoist world-view is based largely upon an understanding of the flow of energy, within and outside of the human body, and includes an understanding of sexual energy which is far more sophisticated than anything produced by western culture ...

As a student researching the cultural differences between Eastern Asia and the Western world, I wanted to figure out if it were possible to adopt a Zen Buddhist lifestyle in America, a country of completely different values.

This is a brief history of Islam and its spread through the Asian continent.

China and India, two ancient powerhouses that are emerging again from the shadows. Are they similar or dissimilar? Can they join hands and hearts?

This is an exploration of the life, poetry and philosophy of the postmodern Chinese poet Zhou Mengdie, also known as Chou Meng-tie.

Buddhism is a very important religion in the countries of China and Japan. Buddhists in China and Japan are similar but they are also different in the way they express their faith through their art.

Western medical studies have proved what Eastern health traditions have known for centuries, that when we breathe well we create the optimum conditions for health and vitality. The breath is the most profound tool for revitalizing the body.

Comparison and Contrast of Eastern Religions such as Daoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shintoism.

Navajo music is song used for ceremonial or popular reasons. The ceremonial music is sacred and must not be made public.

About Golfing Zen: This is the first in a continuing series of short essays dealing with the application of Eastern spiritual philosophy to your golf game. (The title says "Zen," but this discussion will apply equally to the other Eastern disciplines)

It's difficult these days to find the time to work, spend time with family, exercise and stay healthy, and have fun, and also live a spiritual life.

The Philosophy and Pop Culture series of books from Open Court press prove to be entertaining and educational for both fans of philosophy and pop culture.

Cybershaman is a software program which functions like radionics machines. One can use their computer to send healing vibes to people, plants and animals.