[MD] Taoist pure experience & potential

[David M]

and this too from the same essay:

The Taoist sage displays tolerance and inner strength when dealing with
others and when coping with problems. The sage can handle difficult
responsibilities and can also endure disgrace when necessary. The sage
takes life seriously and looks at all the possibilities for action inherent
in any particular situation. Sages develop and fulfill their innate human
potential without taking any one aspect of their potential to an unnatural
extreme (Ch'en, 1977).

Can pure experience do without potential as DMB seemed to suggest?

DM

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David M" <davidint at blueyonder.co.uk>
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Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MD] Taoist pure experience & potential


> Hi DMB & all
>
> Been reading about Taoism and pure experience.
>
> Obviously a taoist state of emptiness is about
> being open to Tao or DQ.
>
> Also noticed on Wiki for Taoism that:
>
> P'i is translated as "uncarved block" or "simplicity". It is a metaphor 
> for
> the state of wu wei. It represents a passive state of receptiveness. P'u 
> is
> a symbol for a state of pure potential and perception without prejudice. 
> In
> this state, Taoists believe everything is seen as it is, without
> preconceptions or illusion.
>
>
> The state of pure potential, sounds good to me, how about you DMB?
>
> Regards
> David M
>
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