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25 cze 2019 · The Taoist concept of Pu points to perception without prejudice, i.e. beyond dualistic distinctions such as right/wrong, good/bad, black/white, beautiful/ugly. It is a state of mental unity which places the Taoist practitioner into alignment with the Tao.
10 mar 2023 · In Tao Te Ching, the seminal ancient text of Taoism, there is a concept called the Uncarved Block. The phrase appears eight times in the text and refers to a person’s natural state. Translated from the Chinese character “pǔ” (pronounced like Winnie the “Pooh”), it can be defined as the following: unworked wood; cut down, felled trees
11 lut 2022 · Taoism combines elements of folklore, occult, cosmology, meditation, poetry, philosophy and mysticism. It is a remnant of a vanishing way of life. The author explains the fundamental concepts, tells stories of ancient masters and provides reflections on Taoist verse.
23 paź 2014 · P’u lends itself as a great example of why a complete understanding of Taoism is important when, not only translating texts, but even more important when discussing and teaching the varied disciplines of Taoism. P’u is often translated as the “uncarved block”, and has appeared in many variations in its own right.
Holmes Welch describes pu "the Uncarved Block" and su "Raw Silk" as symbols that Laozi used to expound his basic doctrine of "the return to our original nature". [25] In modern usage, pu and su mean "plain," but originally pu "was wood as it came from the tree before man had dressed it", while su "was silk that man had never dyed or painted."
Chapter 15 of the Tao Te Ching explained. Pu, or the Uncarved Block. Learning from ancient masters. Embracing Wu Wei and nonaction. Hope you enjoy, Peace and...
Uncarved Block (“p’u”) refers to something in its natural state. It infers that things in their own simplicity, by way of their essential nature, contain their own natural power. How does one reach their natural self? By loosening the holds of artificiality. And how is that done?
