Q&A with Derek Lin: Master? Peace of mind? Love? Kindness?

Описание: Question: Are you considered a master?
Answer: I am never certain what others think. I personally do not consider myself a master of anything.
My preference is for everyone to consider me not as a master, but as a fellow traveller in the journey of life.
We learn from one another. Sometimes you learn from me; sometimes I learn from you.

Question: How do I attain peace of mind? It’s difficult.
Answer: If it were easy, everyone would already be enlightened.
1 - Create a setting free of distractions — a sacred space in your home.
2 - Understand how to deal with stray thoughts —notice and let go.
3 - Use the Three Treasures. (of I-Kuan Tao)

Question: Is the meaning of 愛 (ai) the same in ancient Chinese and modern Mandarin? What’s the difference between 愛 and 慈?
Answer: Yes, in ancient and modern times, the meaning of 愛 has remained constant. It’s “love” in the most general sense; love in all its various forms.

慈 means loving kindness of different levels, such as parent to children, teacher to students, you to those less fortunate. It’s one-way; it’s nurturing.

From the Tao Talks with Derek Lin. For more information see http://taoism.net


Tao Te Ching / Dao De Jing
Lao Tzu / Lao Zi