Part Five: The Explanations
“Constantly guard the Six Doors and don’t let the soul pass by.”
The Six Doors are the:
- eyes,
- ears,
- nose,
- tongue,
- body, and
- mind.
Tag: I Ching
70. What is the explanation for “Once where to rest is known, the direction of practicing Tao is set. Once set, one can be tranquil. In tranquility, one can reveal his True Nature, With the True Nature, one can be pure. Being pure, one can attain Tao.” in The Great Learning. (& Q71 to Q72)
This statement highlights the Gong-fu 15 of refining and cultivating of one’s True Self as adopted by Saints. It describes the six stages in the process of refining oneself.
1. Where to rest.
The first stage is to know where to rest. To rest means to arrest one’s innate ability at Oneness. When one knows where to rest, he holds fast to his True Self. When one knows when to rest, he acts properly. To rest is to return one’s spirit to Oneness. To rest at Oneness is the ultimate rest. Continue reading “70. What is the explanation for “Once where to rest is known, the direction of practicing Tao is set. Once set, one can be tranquil. In tranquility, one can reveal his True Nature, With the True Nature, one can be pure. Being pure, one can attain Tao.” in The Great Learning. (& Q71 to Q72)”
5. I Ching first states Qian, Beginning, Cultivation, Reward, and Perseverance. What does it mean?
I Ching is the oldest oracle
that details the fundamentals of the creation of the cosmos. Its content is vast and profound. It is the source of all enchantments and magics.
It first states “Qian, Beginning, Cultivation, Reward, and Perseverance.”
Qian has the great might of creation. All things owe their existence to Qian. It represents Tao in the cosmos and the True Self in human. Continue reading “5. I Ching first states Qian, Beginning, Cultivation, Reward, and Perseverance. What does it mean?”
Introduction II: Concept of the Cosmos
Tien-Tao’s concept of the cosmos
Originated from I Ching, which advocates the noble Truth of Tao: the material world is originated from the Void, the essence of the Void is Tao, and Tao is God.
I Ching describes the principles of Changes – I.
I consists of three different characteristics:
Non-change, Change, and Interaction. Continue reading “Introduction II: Concept of the Cosmos”
1. What is the true meaning of Tao?
In the beginning, the cosmos is a void without any form or substance. However, in this obscure state, there exists an indescribable abstruse energy. Without beginning or end, It is ever changing and continuously self-rejuvenating.
This energy created billions of galaxies, stars, and solar systems. It also created billions of life forms on Earth; including humans, animals and plants. Continue reading “1. What is the true meaning of Tao?”
