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Taoalogues — dialogues about Taoism. A series of short conversations with 15th-generation Taoist Master Gu Shining of the Wudang Taoist Wellness Academy. We are situated in the Wudang Mountains in Central China. In our woodland shelter, the House of Pooh, we talk about all manner of questions concerning Taoism and about life from a Taoist perspective. Full transcripts are available at atramtakesfl... more

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Master Gu and Eli talk about the Wudang Mountains. Serene and tranquil home to Taoism; also a popular tourist site. How do tourists and Taoists coexist? And what does the "dust" in chapter 4 of the Tao Te Ching mean? What is "merging with the dust" a... more

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Purpose, ambition, the will to achieve. Emptying the heart-and-mind, filling the belly. To avoid the limelight or to seek it out. No mind, no worries. Is it wise to strive? Surely we need a sense of purpose. We are after all both natural and social b... more

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Back from a short break! Now that we know all about the 心 xīn, heart & mind, in this episode Master Gu and Eli talk about how to make—and keep—that 心 xīn 平 píng: even. Balanced. Steady. Why? Because many physical ailments start with an uneven heart. ... more

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Heart and mind or heart-and-mind?心 xīn: the thinking and feeling heart, 意 yì: the focused attention. Two separate, conflicting powers or united in tranquility? Do you have three hearts and two minds? Mind you, we start as a heart and the heart goes o... more

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In Episode 3, Master Gu and Eli talk about the Dao De Jing's notion of returning to the origin: the root. Tranquil, soft, and simple: how not to lose yourself. The Uncarved Block, 朴:what's that? Back to baby! Ancient but surprisingly timeless pointer... more

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Dào fǎ zìrán! In this episode, we talk about what it means to follow nature: the nature of which we are a part, as well as our inner nature. About returning to the root, the childlike state of pure "naturalness" while still observing one's responsibi... more

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In our inaugural episode, Master Gu answers the questions "What is the Tao?", "How can I learn to recognize it?" and "What does it mean to 'cultivate' the Tao?" Apologies for the airplane that passed over the mountain around 5'10" — I have not yet fo... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • One of the best Taoism podcasts out there

    Excellent content. Hopefully Master Gu and Eli can record some more episodes at some point. If you’re looking for more from Master Gu, he’s got a YouTube channel, just search for wudang Taoist wellness academy.

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    DeusExLibrus
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Intro to Taoism

    A thoroughly relaxing and informative listen for anyone with a desire to learn more about Taoism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcastFetish
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Thank you

    Beautiful guitar sound. Thank you for this podcast. I follow you all on YouTube. Thank you kindly for teachings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeatherFeather1111
    United States4 years ago
  • One of my favourites

    I found this podcast today and listened to all of the current episodes in one go! And I loved it. Thank you:)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yara-Marie
    Germany4 years ago
  • Great to find your podcast

    Thank you for doing the podcast from the House of Pooh. (Found you via Youtube and via George Thompson.)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zixuan-xuxuan
    United States4 years ago
  • Nice Energy

    Great to hear ancient wisdom like this coming out into the world. Listeners if you like this type of energy, I feel you will also like the 'Classical Chinese Medicine' Podcast. Also another master. more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lao. Tzu.
    Australia4 years ago
  • Student

    Would loved to be a student of Master Gu’s. Also check out (George Thompson) YouTube channel, it has more videos with master Gu!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enter a nickname that isnt
    United States4 years ago
  • Beautiful.

    I have been looking for a source of Dao Wisdom and the amazing Master Gu is bringing this to us! Deep gratitude!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dao_way
    South Africa4 years ago

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