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- EP - Four - The Way of Enough - part-one-Audio
Four: The Way of Enough - Part One
Finding a Fluid and easy sense of balance is a foundation of Daoism
In today's episode, the conversation is about the Daoist teaching called Chong Zu Zhi Dao (the Way of Enough).
In part One, Alex and Michael discuss Spiritual discipline, personal discernment, and how a balanced path is the longest and most joyful path. A short review of the previous episodes is also shared.
In Part Two, Michael discusses the four specific aspects of Life that need to be balanced in the practice of Chong Zu Zhi Dao.
Enjoy!
The Chinese Characters
Xing
One's Nature, Character, (Heart-centred Life)
Sheng
Life, Growth, Birth, Engender, a growing plant.
Other Links
Episode Four - Part Two: The Way of Enough - Audio
Social Media
Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE
Qi Gong Teacher Training
Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE
34 min - EP - Four - The Way of Enough - part-two -Video
Four: The Way of Enough - Part Two
Finding a Fluid and easy sense of balance is a foundation of Daoism
In today's episode, the conversation is about the Daoist teaching called Chong Zu Zhi Dao (the Way of Enough).
This
In part One, Alex and Michael discuss Spiritual discipline, personal discernment, and how a balanced path is the longest and most joyful path. A short review of the previous episodes is also shared.
In Part Two, Michael discusses the four specific aspects of Life that need to be balanced in the practice of Chong Zu Zhi Dao.
Enjoy!
The Chinese Characters
Xing
One's Nature, Character, (Heart-centred Life)
Sheng
Life, Growth, Birth, Engender, a growing plant.
Other Links
Episode Four - Part One: The Way of Enough - Video
Social Media
Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE
Qi Gong Teacher Training
Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE
56 min - EP - Four - The Way of Enough - part-one-Video
Four: The Way of Enough - Part One
Finding a Fluid and easy sense of balance is a foundation of Daoism
In today's episode, the conversation is about the Daoist teaching called Chong Zu Zhi Dao (the Way of Enough).
In part One, Alex and Michael discuss Spiritual discipline, personal discernment, and how a balanced path is the longest and most joyful path. A short review of the previous episodes is also shared.
In Part Two, Michael discusses the four specific aspects of Life that need to be balanced in the practice of Chong Zu Zhi Dao.
Enjoy!
The Chinese Characters
Xing
One's Nature, Character, (Heart-centred Life)
Sheng
Life, Growth, Birth, Engender, a growing plant.
Other Links
Episode Four - Part Two: The Way of Enough - Video
Social Media
Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE
Qi Gong Teacher Training
Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE
34 min - EP - Three - Walking in a Good Way - part-two - Video
Three: Walking in a Good Way - Part Two
The Dao De Jing is the second most translated and studied book in the history of the world!
The title is often translated as 'The Path of Virtue', or 'The Way of Power.'
In part One, Alex and Michael review the first two episodes and Michael shares a story of a 'trance-like' experience that turned his Daoist journey inside out.
In Part Two, Michael discusses the Chinese terms (and characters) for Dao, De, Zi Ran, and Wu Wei. The core principles from the Dao De Jing.
Enjoy!
The Chinese Characters
Dao
Way, Path, Direction, Natural Flow, Innate Universal Feild.
De
Virtue, Power, Collaboration, 'Looking in the Four Direction until you find peace in your heart and move ahead with your people.'
Zi Ran
Self Nature as Nature, Spontaneity, 'Sacrificing your dog in the ocean of Nature's give-and-take.'
Wu Wei
Effortless Effort, Non-Interference, Non-Striving, 'the imminent attrition of opportunistic urges.'
Other Links
Episode Three - Part One: Walking in a Good Way - Audio
Episode Three - Part One: Walking in a Good Way - Video
Social Media
Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE
Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE
46 min - EP - Three-Walking in a Good Way - part-one-Video
Three: Walking in a Good Way - Part One
The Dao De Jing is the second most translated and studied book in the history of the world!
The title is often translated as 'The Path of Virtue', or 'The Way of Power.'
In part One, Alex and Michael review the first two episodes and Michael shares a story of a 'trance-like' experience that turned his Daoist journey inside out.
In Part Two, Michael discusses the Chinese terms (and characters) for Dao, De, Zi Ran, and Wu Wei. The core principles from the Dao De Jing.
Enjoy
Links:
Walking in a Good Way - Part Two - Video
Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE
Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE
51 min - EP - Three-Walking in a Good Way - part-two - audio
Three: Walking in a Good Way - Part Two
The Dao De Jing is the second most translated and studied book in the history of the world!
The title is often translated as 'The Path of Virtue', or 'The Way of Power.'
In part One, Alex and Michael review the first two episodes and Michael shares a story of a 'trance-like' experience that turned his Daoist journey inside out.
In Part Two, Michael discusses the Chinese terms (and characters) for Dao, De, Zi Ran, and Wu Wei. The core principles from the Dao De Jing.
Enjoy!
The Chinese Characters
Dao
Way, Path, Direction, Natural Flow, Innate Universal Feild.
De
Virtue, Power, Collaboration, 'Looking in the Four Direction until you find peace in your heart and move ahead with your people.'
Zi Ran
Self Nature as Nature, Spontaneity, 'Sacrificing your dog in the ocean of Nature's give-and-take.'
Wu Wei
Effortless Effort, Non-Interference, Non-Striving, 'the imminent attrition of opportunistic urges.'
Other Links
Episode Three - Part One: Walking in a Good Way - Audio
Social Media
Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE
Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE
46 min - EP-Three-Walking in a Good Way-part-one-audio
Three: Walking in a Good Way - Part One
The Dao De Jing is the second most translated and studied book in the history of the world!
The title is often translated as 'The Path of Virtue', or 'The Way of Power.'
In part One, Alex and Michael review the first two episodes and Michael shares a story of a 'trance-like' experience that turned his Daoist journey inside out.
In Part Two, Michael discusses the Chinese terms (and characters) for Dao, De, Zi RAn, and Wu Wei. The core principles from the Dao De Jing.
Enjoy
Links:
Walking in a Good Way - Part Two - Audio
Social Media
Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE
Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE
51 min - EP - Two - Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part Two- Audio
Two: Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part Two
In Part Two, Michael shares his first experience with a Daoist teacher. The lesson was on Embodied Spiritual Warriorship.
To clarify the process of becoming an Authentic Human Being (Zhen Ren), Master Pedro Chang used four Chinese characters and some of their subtle meanings.
The Practice of Embodied Spiritual Warriorship
Simply put, to move through life seeking skillfulness, truth, transformation, and adaptability.
Shi
Warrior, Master, Skilled at something.
Zhi
Willingness, Willpower, Orientation, or Disorientation.
Zhen
True, Authentic, Real (Reality), "Cooking your Ego until beauty comes out...".
Zheng
Upright, Correct, Outer Resolve, Inner Resolve.
Other Links
Episode Two - Part One:
Embodied-spiritual-warriorship-part-one-
Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE
Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE
41 min - EP - Two - Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part One - Audio
Two: Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part One
Welcome to the Second Episode!
In this episode, Michael and Alex will review the history of Daoism and how that can change how a person may perceive Daoist Practice and Philosophy.
The teaching 'Xing Ming Shuang Xiu (The partnership and journey of one's inner nature and experience of life) will be explored in another context.
Michael will share a personal story about an experience that completely changed his Daoist practice and journey.
Enjoy!
In PART TWO, they discuss embodied Spiritual Warriorship as a philosophy and as a daily practice.
Important Links
Part Two:
https://primordialdaopresentdao.podbean.com/e/ep-two-embodied-spiritual-warriorship-part-two-
Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE
Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE
49 min - EP - Two - Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part Two - Video
Two: Embodied Spiritual Warriorship - Part Two
In Part Two, Michael shares his first experience with a Daoist teacher. The lesson was on Embodied Spiritual Warriorship.
To clarify the process of becoming an Authentic Human Being (Zhen Ren), Master Pedro Chang used four Chinese characters and some of their subtle meanings.
The Practice of Embodied Spiritual Warriorship
Simply put, to move through life seeking skillfulness, truth, transformation, and adaptability.
Shi
Warrior, Master, Skilled at something.
Zhi
Willingness, Willpower, Orientation, or Disorientation.
Zhen
True, Authentic, Real (Reality), "Cooking your Ego until beauty comes out...".
Zheng
Upright, Correct, Outer Resolve, Inner Resolve.
Other Links
Episode Two - Part One:
Embodied-spiritual-warriorship-part-one-
Episode One - Part One - Video
- video/https://primordialdaopresentdao.podbean.com/e/ep-one-coming-into-being-part-one-video/
Primordial Dao on Facebook - TAP HERE
Soma Dao Qi Gong Website - TAP HERE
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About Yellow Court Conversations
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Yellow Court Conversations
This is a long-form conversation style podcast about all-things Daoism.
Our conversations and interviews will discuss ancient and modern Daoist…
wisdom teachings, universal understandings, seasonal longevity and healing traditions, spiritual practices, relationship guidance and profound insights on walking an authentic and meaningful path - however, you choose to your walk it.
Michael Smith has been a formal student and practitioner of Daoism for 40 years. Dr. Smith has practiced and taught Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 30 years. Michael is passionate about sharing skills like Daoist meditation and Qi Gong with people suffering from chronic illness, trauma, and addiction.
Please rate and review!
Michael Smith has been a formal student and practitioner of Daoism for 40 years. Dr. Smith has practiced and taught Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 30 years. Michael is passionate about sharing skills like Daoist meditation and Qi Gong with people suffering from chronic illness, trauma, and addiction.
Please rate and review!
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