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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?
Find the row for uncarved block, find the chapters that mention it, and then find the other topics that are mentioned in connection with it. The word for "carving" is 制 zhì, which literally means to cut something out (with a saw, with scissors, etc.).
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23 paź 2014 · They are correct that P’u is one of the highest principles of Taoism and that it is referring to a state that everything had, should have and can return to. The problem arises with the translation of P’u as the “uncarved block”.
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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...
