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

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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Embark on a journey to understand the profound wisdom of the Yin Yang, symbolizing the balance of opposites and the dynamic cycle of life. This exploration delves into how embracing contrast and change leads to harmony and growth, reflecting the cyclical nature of existence. Learn how accepting life's fluctuations can foster optimism and balance, offering a perspective that transcends superficial conflicts and connects with the deeper rhythms of nature. Discover how this ancient symbol can guide us towards a more balanced and contented life.
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  • @Monkeystalk
    @Monkeystalk6 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @BromiskoTB

    @BromiskoTB

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ricsta7660

    @ricsta7660

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MariaGarcia-yl8xx

    @MariaGarcia-yl8xx

    5 жыл бұрын

    This comment is beautiful. Thank you for sharing

  • @frankm.2850
    @frankm.28506 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    East & West Yin & Yang :)

  • @arnabdas7019

    @arnabdas7019

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @manufacturedreality8706

    @manufacturedreality8706

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

    6 жыл бұрын

    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

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wakingupfrom
    @wakingupfrom4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lifeofakashrana

    @lifeofakashrana

    4 жыл бұрын

    ME!

  • @user-gq6dg7ee6d

    @user-gq6dg7ee6d

    4 жыл бұрын

    These 2020 virus comments are a virus it self.

  • @notsarcasmyt554

    @notsarcasmyt554

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me.

  • @ileardgz7691

    @ileardgz7691

    3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mastergutaichi
    @mastergutaichi6 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @linnh940

    @linnh940

    3 жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @837haja

    @837haja

    2 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @78rpmblues
    @78rpmblues5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Dowlphin

    @Dowlphin

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @absurd64

    @absurd64

    5 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mayoooketchup
    @mayoooketchup4 жыл бұрын

    "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*

  • @richardparker2555
    @richardparker25556 жыл бұрын

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

  • @fredericksaturnine4167

    @fredericksaturnine4167

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're not a taoist? You've either never heard of the Dao or you are a fool.

  • @user-mr5eo9ov3q

    @user-mr5eo9ov3q

    4 жыл бұрын

    ☯️

  • @AManofBalance

    @AManofBalance

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @Trolleyatthestation

    @Trolleyatthestation

    3 жыл бұрын

    same

  • @Trolleyatthestation

    @Trolleyatthestation

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@fredericksaturnine4167 ?

  • @theresauffner8151
    @theresauffner81516 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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
    @xholydiver3 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kennedymusunka3818
    @kennedymusunka38185 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kanwaljeetkaur984
    @kanwaljeetkaur9844 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mastergutaichi
    @mastergutaichi6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Curly_Ange
    @Curly_Ange5 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @jasontodd7702
    @jasontodd77024 жыл бұрын

    Watching this high changed my life

  • @danab.898
    @danab.8986 жыл бұрын

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

  • @1331roland
    @1331roland4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @checkyourfacts530
    @checkyourfacts5303 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AnaValentin574
    @AnaValentin5746 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @aliciastalksessions

    @aliciastalksessions

    3 жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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...

  • @hiyeena3365
    @hiyeena33655 ай бұрын

    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.. :)

  • @marie.m5955
    @marie.m59555 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DanielsLions13
    @DanielsLions136 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @MunqithAlazzawi
    @MunqithAlazzawi6 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Dowlphin

    @Dowlphin

    5 жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @imaginaryemily
    @imaginaryemily5 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @raynejadin7484
    @raynejadin74846 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @George-Thompson
    @George-Thompson3 жыл бұрын

    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 💜

  • @xw6475

    @xw6475

    3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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  • @krushnrajsinhjadeja2686

    @krushnrajsinhjadeja2686

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello how much cost you pay for leran

  • @alimahs2

    @alimahs2

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very good video. Much appreciated.

  • @satnamo
    @satnamo5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @UkuleleZen
    @UkuleleZen4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @RandOm-xc4qi
    @RandOm-xc4qi6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @linnh940
    @linnh9404 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @CSkyGameGen
    @CSkyGameGen6 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @BirdsOverBeach

    @BirdsOverBeach

    6 жыл бұрын

    He's here for a reason :)

  • @theproagentteam-bronwynsco5345
    @theproagentteam-bronwynsco53453 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @truenatureblog
    @truenatureblog5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @fanling16
    @fanling166 жыл бұрын

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

  • @BilliesCraftRoom
    @BilliesCraftRoom6 жыл бұрын

    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
    @elysiumnat29585 жыл бұрын

    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. 😔😌

  • @timmouchel2746
    @timmouchel2746 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @aidancotter4622
    @aidancotter46226 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jimloth6091
    @jimloth60916 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That would be fantastic!

  • @EveryDayWalkingWithChrist
    @EveryDayWalkingWithChrist3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Eire_Go_Deo
    @Eire_Go_Deo2 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @charliebaudoin
    @charliebaudoin5 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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
    @sawwil9366 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thegoldenscreen7529

    @thegoldenscreen7529

    4 жыл бұрын

    hii

  • @falcodarkzz

    @falcodarkzz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Please elaborate?

  • @angelaem205
    @angelaem2054 жыл бұрын

    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! 🎹📚📌🤍🖤☯

  • @katywong9140
    @katywong91404 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Galaxyofbrian
    @Galaxyofbrian6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Dowlphin

    @Dowlphin

    5 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    I am a nondualist. The black is the white.

  • @SkyeColonna

    @SkyeColonna

    5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thedarklight9082

    @thedarklight9082

    4 жыл бұрын

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

  • @geffreybolster3780
    @geffreybolster37806 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @abigailaddison2024
    @abigailaddison20245 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gegegebebebe5087
    @gegegebebebe50874 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @isaacwang9240
    @isaacwang92406 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @armchairwomanmao2922
    @armchairwomanmao29225 жыл бұрын

    Matter and anti-matter !

  • @robghilarducci3270

    @robghilarducci3270

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Openness
    @Openness6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @dr.florence
    @dr.florence5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jean-yveswoestyn6295
    @jean-yveswoestyn62956 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

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

  • @parthshah5532
    @parthshah55325 жыл бұрын

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

  • @laurenohare-ellaway7966
    @laurenohare-ellaway79665 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sadietrego6247
    @sadietrego62475 жыл бұрын

    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 🌸

  • @jdchou7708
    @jdchou77086 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jamiegrieve5875

    @jamiegrieve5875

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @geffreybolster3780

    @geffreybolster3780

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nameirakpamlakshmi8857
    @nameirakpamlakshmi88575 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful & peaceful! Thanks! 👍🏽🌸🦋

  • @ThomasBricker
    @ThomasBricker4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @Nokiman7
    @Nokiman76 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this teaching. Thank you

  • @carolynetumuhimbise7224
    @carolynetumuhimbise72244 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Freespiritedqueen
    @Freespiritedqueen4 жыл бұрын

    Love Yin Yang!

  • @marylinkimgossett8550
    @marylinkimgossett85505 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ruipedro97scp
    @ruipedro97scp6 жыл бұрын

    I cant stress enough how helpful this is

  • @veerar6197
    @veerar61975 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rockyman1011997
    @rockyman10119972 жыл бұрын

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

  • @russellhawkins2222
    @russellhawkins22225 жыл бұрын

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

  • @derekvalenti9365
    @derekvalenti93654 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @laurie-annehatcher4604
    @laurie-annehatcher46043 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @abeyestradaa
    @abeyestradaa5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @LianaBuzea
    @LianaBuzea5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @patrykrak8905
    @patrykrak89053 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @CherryBlossomSpirituality
    @CherryBlossomSpirituality4 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @mcperc3
    @mcperc33 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @OK-otic
    @OK-otic3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @isabellasoares7041
    @isabellasoares70413 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @lornaforsyth8561
    @lornaforsyth8561 Жыл бұрын

    I loved the quote 'if you frown in the mirror the mirror frowns back, if you smile in the mirror the mirror smiles back' so what you put out you will receive beautiful and very much align with recognising and working with the seasons and observing the abundance of nature - working with it raterthan against it. thank you for sharing loving the teachings

  • @billhawthorne2067
    @billhawthorne206711 ай бұрын

    Pure Consciousness take us to the this present NOW. Let go of the conditioned ego, and even this human form will become like a dream. ♾⚛️💥☯️🕉🙏❤️

  • @foxconvey4744
    @foxconvey47444 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nathanrichardson8402
    @nathanrichardson84022 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ralcst-1977
    @ralcst-19773 жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @Jsmithyy
    @Jsmithyy6 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lukaslubisia9485
    @lukaslubisia94854 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tly8205
    @tly82054 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Master and George 💞

  • @michaelkavanagh273
    @michaelkavanagh2735 жыл бұрын

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

  • @trademark357
    @trademark3575 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @katejannuzzi2375
    @katejannuzzi23756 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hermitagetaiji9451
    @hermitagetaiji94515 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @SC-vb2ui
    @SC-vb2ui5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for Endless Wisdom 🙏🏼💚☮️

  • @Diegomolinams98
    @Diegomolinams98 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @melindadz2519
    @melindadz25194 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thank266
    @thank2664 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I'm lucky to find this channel

  • @kubzogmios949
    @kubzogmios9494 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @vcrunchy3672
    @vcrunchy36724 жыл бұрын

    Thank you George for this video.

  • @silver-eyedandrhesusnegati9733
    @silver-eyedandrhesusnegati97333 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Wuei108
    @Wuei108 Жыл бұрын

    After studying different religions i came to Taoism as the most useful for me. It was important that i studied Korean martial arts to find that solution.

  • @stardust5475
    @stardust54754 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @lucasmoavro9939
    @lucasmoavro99394 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @taylorstevens9675
    @taylorstevens96754 жыл бұрын

    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 🤝

  • @jorgepimenta2784
    @jorgepimenta27845 жыл бұрын

    By being positive in all I do. I believe the positive energy will be shared an to other and eventually flow in circles.

  • @huseynrasulzade7276

    @huseynrasulzade7276

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hello it is very good feature.I hope you will continues same temp