0624 - TALKS: Reading Chuang Tzu, XIX

Episode 0624 - Reading Chuang Tzu, XIX
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Final reading & discussion of Chapter 7 ("Fit for Emporers and Kings") of the Chuang Tzu (translated by Burton Watson), with commentary on core Taoist views & principles. Introduction to Chapter 8 ("Webbed Toes").

Main themes include: the nature of existential freedom; according with Tao, Heaven and Earth; limits of knowing; desire & essential values; conventional assumptions vs. non-dual reality; fate, destiny & making harmony with all.

Related teachings from the Ra Material, Advaita Vedanta, Pali Canon Buddha-Dhamma, transpersonal psychology & personal experience.

* Chuang Tzu (text): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhuangzi_(book)

* Full Text (Burton Watson): https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/chuang-tzu-zuangzi-burton-watson-the-complete-works-of-chuang-tzu#toc1

* PDF Version (Burton Watson): https://terebess.hu/english/tao/Zhuangzi-Burton-Watson.pdf

* B.Watson PDF, text: https://terebess.hu/english/chuangtzu.htm

 

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