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This is a podcast dedicated to exploring the profound, yet elusive True Tao (真道). Acknowledging that the essence of Tao is beyond traditional discourse and expression, this series seeks to demystify Taoist principles and adapt them for contemporary listeners. Each episode offers a blend of ancient wisdom and modern insights, providing practical guidance for navigating the complexities of today’s world. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the path, join us in discovering how the ...
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Lü Dongbin, a legendary figure from the Tang dynasty, is explored as both a historical official and a Daoist immortal. The text details his purportedly long life, including his early academic achievements and eventual abandonment of official life for Daoist practices. A key focus is the ten trials Lü Dongbin underwent under the tutelage of Zhongli …
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This is an excerpts from Lü Dongbin's The Secret of the Golden Flower, specifically Chapter 13, "Song of Admonition to the World," detailing a Taoist internal alchemy practice called "returning the light." The practice involves cultivating inner energy through breath control and meditation, aiming to achieve enlightenment and immortality. Key conce…
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This is a chapter from Lü Dongbin's Secret of the Golden Flower, focusing on the concept of Zhou Tian, or the Heavenly Cycle, a Taoist internal alchemy practice. It emphasizes cultivating inner stillness and naturalness rather than forceful manipulation of qi, likening the heart to the North Star and qi to orbiting stars. The practice aims to refin…
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Lü Dongbin's Secret of the Golden Flower chapter, "The Union of Kan and Li," explains alchemical self-cultivation using the trigrams Kan and Li. Kan represents inward focus and stillness, while Li represents outward engagement. The text equates the union of these forces with the harmonization of yin and yang, body and mind, and ultimately, spirit a…
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Lü Dongbin's The Secret of the Golden Flower chapter, "The Light of Nature and the Light of Cognition," distinguishes between "natural light" (inherent, pure awareness) and "cognitive light" (consciousness arising from thought). The text emphasizes the importance of cultivating natural light through the practice of "returning the light," a method o…
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This Chapter from Lü Dongbin's The Secret of the Golden Flower discusses the "Hundred Days of Foundation Building," a crucial initial stage in Daoist cultivation. The text emphasizes the natural, spontaneous generation of inner spiritual energy ("true fire") through consistent practice, rather than forced acceleration. While the "hundred days" is s…
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This Chapter excerpts from Lü Dongbin's The Secret of the Golden Flower detail a Daoist cultivation method, the "Method of Transcendence," focusing on internal alchemy. The practice uses visualization and the manipulation of internal energy ("qi") to achieve a state of union between opposing forces (yin and yang). It involves stages progressing fro…
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This is an excerpt from Lü Dongbin's The Secret of the Golden Flower, specifically Chapter 7, "The Living Practice of Returning the Light." It details a meditative practice called returning the light (huiguang), emphasizing consistent mindfulness in daily life. The practice involves cultivating a detached awareness without clinging to self or exter…
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This Chapter from Lü Dongbin's The Secret of the Golden Flower details the validation stages of the "returning the light" practice. The text describes initial experiences of calmness and pleasantness, progressing to visions of illumination and a strengthened, revitalized body. Further validation stages involve visualizations based on Buddhist and T…
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This Chapter from Lü Dongbin's The Secret of the Golden Flower details potential pitfalls in Daoist meditative practice. It contrasts Daoist methods with Chan Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach to achieving stillness. The text warns against extremes, such as excessive effort leading to rigidity or complete passivity resulti…
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This Chapter from Lü Dongbin's The Secret of the Golden Flower details a meditative practice called "Returning the Light and Regulating the Breath," focusing on harmonizing the mind and breath to achieve spiritual clarity. The text explains that distractions and drowsiness are common obstacles, advocating for a subtle, inward focus on the breath to…
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This is an excerpt from Lü Dongbin's The Secret of the Golden Flower, specifically Chapter 3, "Returning the Light and Guarding the Center." It details a meditative practice aimed at cultivating inner energy ("light") by reversing the natural outflow of consciousness through the eyes. The practice involves focusing on the tip of the nose to achieve…
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Lü Dongbin's The Secret of the Golden Flower excerpt describes the interplay between the primordial spirit (yuan shen), residing in the space between the eyebrows, and the cognitive spirit (shi shen), located in the heart. It emphasizes cultivating the primordial spirit to transcend earthly limitations and achieve immortality. This involves refinin…
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Lü Dongbin's Secret of the Golden Flower introduces a Daoist internal alchemy practice focusing on "returning the light" to the "heart of heaven," located between the eyes. This involves cultivating one's innate nature (xing) and primordial spirit (yuan shen) to achieve enlightenment, bypassing typical active methods. The text emphasizes the import…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 64th hexagram, Wei Ji (未济), of the I Ching, also known as "Not Yet Fording." The hexagram, symbolized by fire above water, represents imbalance and incompletion. Interpretations explore its implications across various life aspects, including relationships, finances, health, and legal matters, co…
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The Podcast presents an interpretation of the 63rd hexagram, Ji Ji (既济), from the Yi Jing (I Ching). It details the hexagram's symbolism—water over fire, representing completion and harmony—and offers auspicious predictions regarding success, fortune, and finding lost things. However, it cautions against complacency, warning of potential setbacks a…
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The Podcast provides an interpretation of the 62nd hexagram, Xiao Guo (小过), from the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. It details the hexagram's symbolism, which depicts thunder atop a mountain, representing a situation where powerful forces are restrained. Interpretations are offered for various life aspects including fortune, relationsh…
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The Podcast offers an interpretation of the 61st hexagram, Zhong Fu (中孚), from the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. It explains the hexagram's symbolism, which represents inner truth and sincerity, using imagery of a crane and its young, and the wind rippling a lake. Various life aspects are considered, including fortune, relationships, …
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 60th hexagram of the Yi Jing, known as Jie (节), meaning "Limitation" or "Moderation." The hexagram's symbolism, derived from the combination of water and lake elements, emphasizes the importance of self-restraint and discipline. Interpretations cover various aspects of life, including fortune, r…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from a guide to the 59th hexagram of the Yi Jing, known as Huan (涣), which translates to "Dispersion" or "Dissolution." The hexagram's imagery depicts wind over water, symbolizing scattering and change. Interpretations offered cover various aspects of life, including relationships, finances, health, and legal matters, sugg…
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The Podcast presents interpretations of the 58th hexagram, Dui (兑), from the Yi Jing, also known as "The Joyous" or "Lake." It details the hexagram's symbolism, offering predictions about various life aspects including fortune, relationships, health, and legal matters. The interpretations suggest a time of potential ease and success, but also warn …
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The Podcast presents an interpretation of the 57th hexagram, Xun (巽), from the Yi Jing, also known as "The Gentle" or "Wind." It details the hexagram's symbolism, including its constituent trigrams and imagery of wind penetrating everywhere. The interpretation offers predictions regarding various life aspects such as career, wealth, relationships, …
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 56th hexagram of the Yi Jing, titled Lv (旅), or "The Wanderer." It details the hexagram's symbolism, including imagery of a bird burning its nest, representing the dangers of unchecked joy and impulsive actions. Various interpretations are given for different life aspects—wealth, travel, relatio…
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This Podcast presents an interpretation of the 55th hexagram, Feng (丰), from the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. The hexagram, symbolizing abundance and fullness, is analyzed through its constituent trigrams, associated imagery, and predictions concerning various aspects of life, including fortune, love, health, and legal matters. Inter…
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The Chapter excerpts detail interpretations of the 54th hexagram, Gui Mei (歸妹), from the Yi Jing (I Ching). This hexagram, symbolized by Thunder over Lake, depicts a young woman pursuing an older man, representing an unconventional and potentially problematic union. Interpretations cover various aspects of life, including relationships, health, leg…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from a guide to the 53rd hexagram of the Yi Jing, known as Jian (渐), which translates to "Progress" or "Gradual Development." The text interprets the hexagram's symbolism, offering predictions and advice on various aspects of life, including love, health, wealth, and legal matters. Interpretations range from positive, emph…
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The Chapter is an interpretation of the 52nd hexagram, Gen (艮), from the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. Gen, meaning "mountain" or "keeping still," symbolizes immobility and cautious deliberation. The interpretation details the hexagram's symbolism, offering predictions regarding various life aspects, including relationships, finances,…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 51st hexagram, Zhen (震), of the Yi Jing, also known as "The Arousing" or "Shock." The hexagram symbolizes thunder, signifying sudden change and upheaval. Interpretations explore various aspects of life impacted by this energy, including fortune, relationships, health, and legal matters, offering…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 50th hexagram, Ding (鼎), of the I Ching, also known as the Cauldron. It details the hexagram's symbolism, focusing on transformation and renewal, represented by fire above wind. Interpretations are given for various life aspects, including fortune, business, relationships, health, and legal matt…
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The Podcast provides a detailed interpretation of the 49th hexagram, Ge (革), from the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. This hexagram, symbolized by a leopard transforming into a tiger, signifies radical change and renewal. Interpretations cover various life aspects, including auspicious journeys, resolving legal disputes, and navigating …
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The Chapter is an interpretation of the 48th hexagram, Jing (井, "The Well"), from the Yi Jing (I Ching). It details the hexagram's symbolism, interpretations of its lines, and predictions for various life aspects including fortune, love, health, and legal matters. The hexagram's core message emphasizes the importance of renewal, resource management…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 47th hexagram, Kun (困), of the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. This hexagram signifies a period of hardship and oppression, advising patience, integrity, and cautious association with others. Interpretations cover various life aspects, including career, relationships, health, and leg…
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The Podcast provides a detailed interpretation of the 46th hexagram, Sheng (升), from the Yi Jing, a Chinese divination text. It describes Sheng as signifying upward progress and growth, offering auspicious predictions for endeavors like career advancement and wealth acquisition. However, it also cautions against recklessness and highlights potentia…
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The Podcast provides a detailed interpretation of the 45th hexagram, Cui (萃), from the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. This hexagram, symbolized by Lake over Earth, signifies gathering and accumulation. The interpretation includes auspicious and inauspicious predictions across various life aspects, such as wealth, relationships, health,…
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The Podcast provides a detailed interpretation of the 44th hexagram, Gou (姤), from the Yi Jing, also known as "Coming to Meet" or "Encountering." It describes the hexagram's symbolism, comprised of the Qian (Heaven) and Xun (Wind) trigrams, and offers predictions across various life aspects, including career, relationships, health, and legal matter…
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The Podcast provides an interpretation of the 43rd hexagram, Guai (夬), from the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. Guai, meaning "Breakthrough" or "Resoluteness," signifies decisive action and overcoming obstacles. The interpretation offers predictions regarding various life aspects, including finances, relationships, health, and legal mat…
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The Podcast presents an interpretation of the 42nd hexagram, Yi (益), from the I Ching, detailing its symbolism of increase and growth. It offers auspicious predictions across various life aspects, including business, relationships, and health, while also highlighting potential challenges and advising on appropriate responses. Specific interpretatio…
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The Podcast offers an interpretation of the 41st hexagram, Sun (损), from the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. This hexagram, symbolized by mountain over lake, signifies a period of necessary decrease or sacrifice. Interpretations cover various life aspects, including favorable outcomes despite initial loss, the importance of sincerity in…
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The Podcast offers interpretations of the 40th hexagram, Xie (解), from the Yi Jing, also known as "Deliverance" or "Liberation." It details symbolic imagery, oracle pronouncements, and inferences regarding various life aspects, including health, wealth, travel, relationships, and legal matters. The hexagram's overall message emphasizes overcoming d…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from a guide to the 39th hexagram of the Yi Jing, known as Jian (蹇), which translates to "Obstruction" or "Difficulty." The hexagram's symbolism, interpreted through various scenarios (travel, health, relationships, legal matters), consistently points to a period of significant obstacles and challenges. However, the text a…
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The Podcast is an excerpt from interpretations of the 38th hexagram, Kui (睽), of the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. This hexagram symbolizes opposition and imbalance, represented by the image of fire above and lake below. Interpretations explore its implications across various life aspects—relationships, health, legal matters, and lost…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 37th hexagram, Jia Ren (家人), of the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. It describes Jia Ren's symbolism—wind over fire representing family harmony and cooperation—and offers various interpretations covering diverse life aspects, including relationships, finances, health, and legal matte…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 36th hexagram, Ming Yi (明夷), of the Yi Jing (I Ching). Ming Yi, meaning "darkening of the light," symbolizes adversity and challenges. The interpretations offer advice on navigating this difficult period, emphasizing perseverance, caution, and patience. Specific predictions are given for various…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 35th hexagram, Jin (晋), of the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. It details various interpretations of the hexagram's symbolism, including its auspicious implications for career advancement, wealth, and relationships. The text offers predictions regarding different life aspects, such a…
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The Podcast provides a detailed interpretation of the 34th hexagram, Da Zhuang (Great Power), from the Yi Jing. It describes the hexagram's symbolism, offering auspicious and inauspicious interpretations across various life aspects, including career, relationships, health, and legal matters. The core message emphasizes the importance of using great…
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The Podcast provides a detailed interpretation of the 33rd hexagram, Dun (遁), from the Yi Jing, focusing on retreat and withdrawal as a strategic response to unfavorable circumstances. It analyzes the hexagram's symbolism, offers predictions regarding health, relationships, legal matters, and wealth, and provides advice on appropriate actions durin…
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The Podcast presents an interpretation of the 32nd hexagram, Heng (恒), from the Yi Jing, focusing on its symbolism of perseverance and consistency. It details the hexagram's composition, predictive meanings concerning travel, business, marriage, and health, and advice on resolving disputes. The interpretation also highlights the importance of maint…
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The Chapter detail interpretations of the 31st hexagram, Xian (咸), from the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. Xian, meaning "influence" or "wooing," is represented by the Lake and Mountain trigrams, symbolizing interaction and attraction. The text offers various interpretations of Xian, including predictions regarding relationships, healt…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 30th hexagram, Li (离), of the Yi Jing (I Ching). Li, symbolized by fire, represents clarity, passion, and illumination. The interpretations offer auspicious predictions regarding wealth, success, and favorable outcomes in various aspects of life, including love, health, and legal matters. Howeve…
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The Chapter is an excerpt from interpretations of the 29th hexagram, Kan (坎), of the Yi Jing, also known as the Book of Changes. Kan, symbolized by water, represents a perilous situation demanding caution and resilience. The interpretations explore the hexagram's symbolism, offering advice on various life aspects including relationships, health, an…
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