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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.
Explore the profound teaching of the Dao Te Ching, where a child represents the uncarved block in Taoism. Discover how simplicity reveals perfection by remov...
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.
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?
The "uncarved block" in front of an artisan is already worked because you have to select and saw a tree and work it to a block. "Unworked wood" is like fallen trees, trunks lying on the ground, uprooted by a storm.
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...
Central to all teachings in the Taoist philosophy is the concept of P’u,pronounced ‘p-ooh’, like the Bear. It is literally translated as the “uncarved block.” Cut up and shaped, the block of wood can be any utensil or tool you wish. Uncarved, however, it maintains its potential to be anything.
