This talk reminds me of something my Buddhist teacher used to say. "Desire is a false promise. It makes you feel incomplete now, and promises you that if only you have that 'thing', you will be complete, your life will be better". But of course, it's a false promise, because as we have that thing we desired, the feeling never lasts and there are more things to desire more, and the cycle goes on. Just like you said, the key here is contentment and feeling complete in the present moment. Interesting video as always, Jason. Best of luck to you and Ga Young 🙏
Hi Jason and Gayoung, I really appreciate your talks on the Tao Te Ching. It is a book I have read for many years but you only deepen my understanding.
These really are so good. Once you slow down and take the time to really listen to you unpack the Tao Te Ching, it's the best and leads to almost immediate insight. Thank you J and G!
I love these podcast that deal with the Tao. With Taoisim I learned to observe nature without judgement or criticism. I have found Zealots in every spirtual system. But of all the spirtual philosophies, Daoisim in its original form, encourages a system devoid of judgement or the need to arrogantly change people or for that matter nature to suit programmed attitudes or judgement of how things should be. It has brought me great peace and I love the interpretation of you and your wife. Taoisim does not condone zealous attitudes no matter what spirtual philosophies you choose to follow. Thanks again Brother for your deep interpretations.
Wowwww thank you. I deleted my other comment & question bc I felt like I understood things better after thinking about it again....how Tao is believed to move through the world. If you replied I lost that reply. Dangit. ♡♡♡♡♡
Hi Jason, how do you spell 'Ja Fu Feng' Tao Te Ching so that i can buy the book? Thank you in advance, Much love to both of you. Thank you for your inspiring talks.
The purpose of commercial Advertising is to make people feel inadequate so that they believe they need the things advertised to make up for the inadequacy they feel.
Something that I've always wondered is, isn't society nature as well? So let's say pollution, nuclear war, global warming.. Isn't that nature taking its course? If humans are so foolish to kill themselves off, then that could leave room for an even greater species to arise.
The things that you describe, belong to countrys that are in constant search of more power and influence, it's the opossite from taoism. This kind of goverment always intervenes in the life of people, making more dificult to the spontanous order and the "invisible hand" to do their own things. This is something that the father of economics as science Adam Smith wrote in 1700.
structure society restricts flow Tao. Drop socialization & putting gifted on pedestal. In nature are all same. moral hypocrites. Be real self. Desire created by seeing others wealth sucks & is fake. Pop culture/ competing for status is dead asf. Culture/artificial needs - omg fake way is gross. Trolls & hate grow in fake in ure head competitive culture. simple natural life is dope. come from place of Tao - surrender, don't fight flow. Don't interfere others lives! scholarship may be cool, also communicating (not fake) - only fill stomach. Careful how help - may spoil good life by "helping" (poor). Real talks only best. Love them! best life - if nothing done, life an organism. thanks guys! love and singing from, Bernardo.
Thank you for this series. Really enjoy going through all the chapters with you guys
I start ever day with a study of the Tao Te Ching
Definitely a great start to the day.
There are 81 chapters. Each chapter is like a encoded poem. You are giving more than 1 hour 30 minutes to just 1 chapter. Great🙏🙏
I'm so glad you appreciate the work, Yogesh. We have a lot to explore.
Its very good as its not so easy to understand the book of the way.
Thank you for watching Bill.
This talk reminds me of something my Buddhist teacher used to say. "Desire is a false promise. It makes you feel incomplete now, and promises you that if only you have that 'thing', you will be complete, your life will be better". But of course, it's a false promise, because as we have that thing we desired, the feeling never lasts and there are more things to desire more, and the cycle goes on. Just like you said, the key here is contentment and feeling complete in the present moment.
Interesting video as always, Jason. Best of luck to you and Ga Young 🙏
Thank you for sharing Andreas. I love what your teacher said. Great to hear from you.
Hi Jason and Gayoung, I really appreciate your talks on the Tao Te Ching. It is a book I have read for many years but you only deepen my understanding.
That's music to our ears brother. We appreciate nothing more than connecting with sincere people like yourself. It is an amazing book.
These really are so good. Once you slow down and take the time to really listen to you unpack the Tao Te Ching, it's the best and leads to almost immediate insight. Thank you J and G!
You're the best Rebecca. Thank you.
Very educational! Keep on making videos. I love them!
I love these podcast that deal with the Tao. With Taoisim I learned to observe nature without judgement or criticism. I have found Zealots in every spirtual system. But of all the spirtual philosophies, Daoisim in its original form, encourages a system devoid of judgement or the need to arrogantly change people or for that matter nature to suit programmed attitudes or judgement of how things should be. It has brought me great peace and I love the interpretation of you and your wife. Taoisim does not condone zealous attitudes no matter what spirtual philosophies you choose to follow. Thanks again Brother for your deep interpretations.
Well said John. We agree brother. We are just stoked that these deep dives are resonating with you.
Thank you so much, i was struggling to understand this chapter. Im glad to have found this video ❤
I'm glad I ran into your channel . this is such an interesting conversation . thank you Jason !
I'm so glad you found my channel as well, Rob. Thank you.
Thanks - xiéxié - Dhanyavaad
Just finished Chapter 3/this, finally!
I'm grateful I found your commentary.
Thank you, Tanya. Have a great day.
Great podcast, thanks for the time and effort you two put in...
Appreciate your gratitude my friend. So happy you enjoy.
Very nice. It was really great and mind easing...
I like the picture of non interference with the saying: Ride your own donkey!
God bless humanity
Thank you both very much.
Namaste from north east india
I love North East India. All the best to you.
Just thank you man...
Thank you dear friend.
Wonderfull episode, and I personally loved to hear that you refered back to Terence Mckenna :P
Only love for Terence my friend. So glad you enjoyed.
I definitely perfer eating from a clean plate over watching some spoiled Hollywood actors.😂🙏
47:55 putting ego on fire of Shiva? I’m unfamiliar with this concept. Have y’all discussed it elsewhere?
Super
Not Exalting The Gifted Prevents Quarreling....& NARCISSISM & ITS ABUSIVE EFFECTS.
Wowwww thank you. I deleted my other comment & question bc I felt like I understood things better after thinking about it again....how Tao is believed to move through the world. If you replied I lost that reply. Dangit. ♡♡♡♡♡
Hi Jason, how do you spell 'Ja Fu Feng' Tao Te Ching so that i can buy the book? Thank you in advance, Much love to both of you. Thank you for your inspiring talks.
You're the best my friend. His name is spelled Gia-Fu Feng. Thank you.
The purpose of commercial Advertising is to make people feel inadequate so that they believe they need the things advertised to make up for the inadequacy they feel.
I'm a dishwasher 💫💖💫
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Seeing desirable things is today's commercialism.
Something that I've always wondered is, isn't society nature as well? So let's say pollution, nuclear war, global warming.. Isn't that nature taking its course? If humans are so foolish to kill themselves off, then that could leave room for an even greater species to arise.
The things that you describe, belong to countrys that are in constant search of more power and influence, it's the opossite from taoism.
This kind of goverment always intervenes in the life of people, making more dificult to the spontanous order and the "invisible hand" to do their own things.
This is something that the father of economics as science Adam Smith wrote in 1700.
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structure society restricts flow Tao. Drop socialization & putting gifted on pedestal. In nature are all same. moral hypocrites. Be real self. Desire created by seeing others wealth sucks & is fake. Pop culture/ competing for status is dead asf. Culture/artificial needs - omg fake way is gross. Trolls & hate grow in fake in ure head competitive culture. simple natural life is dope. come from place of Tao - surrender, don't fight flow. Don't interfere others lives! scholarship may be cool, also communicating (not fake) - only fill stomach. Careful how help - may spoil good life by "helping" (poor). Real talks only best. Love them! best life - if nothing done, life an organism. thanks guys! love and singing from, Bernardo.
We love you brother. You got all the main points right on.
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Not exalting the gifted ones ---- yeah, tell that to the sports fans.