[MD] Taoism

[Dwaipayan Lahiri]

It is very important to realize that Taiji is the  representation of  
dualism of all kinds.
Yin is not "bad" or "evil" or "feminine" as part of a related  
sequence of motifs.

It is also very important to remember that Yin/Yang are forms of  
energy that are not/cannot be captured within qualitative judgements.
A balance of Yin and Yang is required to merge with the Tao -- that  
is the sole objective of Taoist practices (ie., balancing of the two  
energies).
Remember that the Tao is beyond qualification. It simply is.
I'd recommend reading an excellent book on the Tao te ching by Master  
Waysun Liao of Oak Park, IL. It is --

http://www.amazon.com/Nine-Nights-Taoist-Master-Deluxe/dp/0976545403/ 
ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1198186800&sr=8-1

This is an excellent explanation of Tao by a true practitioner/master  
of Taoism.


On Dec 19, 2007, at 1:13 AM, MarshaV wrote:

> Yin and Yang often represent the following opposites...
>
> -Yin:
> Negative
> Female
> Dark
> Evil
> Earth
>
> Yang:
> Positive
> Male
> Light
> Good
> Heaven