Image transcription: a soyjak with a head warped into an almost spoon-like shape. He has text on his T-shirt that reads: “I love Taoism But I would NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER EVER drink mercury to unlock the alchemical secrets to immortality”. The image has a watermark, which is illegible except for an anatomical figure seated in a lotus pose. End transcription.

    • darcy@sh.itjust.works
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      i read ‘i read taoism as terrorist’ as ‘i read taoism as a terrorist’ at first and was very concerned as to why you were a terrorist

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        It’s a Chinese belief system based on living through harmony and simplicity. It usually means “going with the flow” and being chill while respecting nature and living beings.

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        “Taoism or Daoism (/ˈtaʊɪzəm/ ⓘ or /ˈdaʊɪzəm/ ⓘ) is a diverse tradition indigenous to China, variously characterized as both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with what is known as the Tao—generally understood as being the impersonal, enigmatic process of transformation ultimately underlying reality.” - Wikipedia

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    No harm comes to me. My blood runs silver. I see things unknown to other men. I share the secrets of the King. I am the one who shits moonlight

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    There’s many layers to it, but if you begin and end your Taoist exploration at the Tao Te Ching, you’ll be fine.