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  • [Journey to the West]Converting the Hu People into Buddhists

    In Journey to the West, the story of “Lord Lao Zi Converting the Hu People into Buddhists” stems from historical debates between Taoism and Buddhism. According to legend, Laozi (Lao-Tzu), revered as an incarnation of Taishang Laojun (the Supreme Elder Lord), rode westward on his blue ox, later giving rise to the claim that he taught the “barbarian” peoples, thereby founding Buddhism.

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  • Dao De Jing – Chapter 66

    Chapter 66 explores the paradox of leadership through the metaphor of rivers and oceans, emphasizing humility, selflessness, and the power of “remaining below”. Lao Tzu argues that true authority arises not from dominance or self-promotion but from serving others and embracing a lowly position. This chapter crystallizes the Taoist ideal of leading through non-contention and aligning with the natural flow of the Tao.

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  • Why is the Dao De Jing Difficult to Understand?‌

    The Dao De Jing (or Tao Te Ching) is a pivotal philosophical classic of ancient China. Its concepts, such as the “‌Unity of Heaven and Humanity‌” and the “‌harmony of Yin and Yang‌,” have deeply influenced fields like traditional Chinese medicine and art, shaping the unique ethos of Chinese civilization. Many readers drawn to Chinese culture aspire to study the Dao De Jing, yet they often encounter significant challenges.

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  • Episodio 129. Las Campanas hembra y macho

    No tardó en llegar a la puerta delantera. En cuanto la hubo traspuesto, recuperó la forma que le era habitual y levantó la voz y dijo en tono autoritario:

    “¡Competidor del Señor de los Dioses, deja inmediatamente en libertad a la Sabiduría de Oro!”

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  • ¿Por qué el apellido del rey mono Sun?

    ¿Por qué el apellido del rey mono Sun? El Rey Mono recibe el nombre de Sun Wukong(孙悟空o 孫悟空en chino) de su primer maestro Subodhi. ¿Por qué se apellidaba Sun?

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