SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Tag: water

  • Is it full?

    Master Wude (947–1024 CE), also known as Master Shan Zhao, was a prominent Chan (Zen) master of the Song Dynasty and a key figure in the Lingji (Rinzai) lineage. Born in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, he became a disciple of Master Shoushan Xingnian and played a crucial role in shaping Chinese Chan Buddhism during the Song era.

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  • Journey to the West – Episode 1 – Picture story

    Prologue

    In the beginning, the world lay shrouded in darkness—an era named “Chaos.”

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  • The Five Elements in Journey to the West

    The Five Elements (Wu Xing) in Chinese culture are a framework for classifying and explaining the interactions and relationships between all phenomena. These elements—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—each possess distinct characteristics and correspond to various natural and human aspects, including directions, seasons, colors, organs, flavors, and emotions.

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  • Dao De Jing – Chapter 78

    Laozi uses water as a metaphor for the Dao for their shared characteristics. Water has no fixed shape, conforming to its container. This mirrors the Dao’s formless nature.

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