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Originally Posted by r.p.bibra  Pray would you be kind enough to tell as to what is 'common' between 'Duality,Tao, East & West' or what these terms stand for or what is the purpose of clubing them in one thread? As for as the philosophical content of these termonologies is concerned, there is hardly any commonality between Duality and Taoism or East or West ? It will be a favour if we are made to understand as to what 'East' stands for in the eyes of the West? ls. is confused with these 'adjectives'. Please don't misunderstand, the query is genuine and coming out the heart of a learner. love & regards.ls. |
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Dear r.p.bibra:
The intent of the thread is simply to point out the
reciprocity of what is often perceived as antithetical opposites.
Western Civilization is reputed as outwardly materialistic, Eastern Civilization as spiritually disembodied.
Yin & Yang are perceived opposites which mutually support one another - the philosophy of Tao. The I Ching espouses the the Tao. The Western counterpart for every action having an equal and opposite reaction. Etceteras.
The objective of the theme of (apparent) opposites (duality) is to call attention to the mutually supportive balance - and relative parallel dependency - of many apparent and often misunderstood opposites.
Best regards,
- RP