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Wu-wei | The Art of Letting Things Happen
Despite humanity’s technological developments and will to progress, we’re still utterly dependent on nature. Human effort has its limitations and is always in conjunction with nature. We cannot grow a plant, for example, completely isolated from natural growth, even though we can influence and manipulate it.
The reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu, stated that the world governs itself. It doesn’t need our intervention. As Lao Tzu wrote: “When you arrive at non-action, nothing will be left undone.” End quote. This idea resembles the basic understanding of the paradoxical concept “wu-wei.”
But when we look for a definition of wu-wei, we quickly discover that there isn’t one fixed meaning.
Some translate wu-wei as “non-action,” or “doing nothing,” others as “actionless action,” and...
published: 30 Sep 2021
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EASTERN PHILOSOPHY: Wu Wei
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Understanding Wuwei: The Daoist Art of Going With the Flow
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Wuwei is a core concept in Daoist philosophy that involves letting go of control and letting things happen naturally. It's often translated as "non-action," but it's not about being inactive or passive. Instead, it's about aligning with the flow of the universe and acting in a way that is effortless and harmonious. In this video, we explore the meaning and significance of wuwei and how Daoist philosophers interpreted it. Whether you're familiar with Daoism or just curious about this ancient Chinese philosophy, this video will provide a deep understanding of wuwei and its role in cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life.
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published: 18 Dec 2022
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Wu Wei 無為 (Taoist Non-Action)
This is a video lecture on the Taoist principle of wu wei 無為, commonly translated into English as “non-action.”
Timestamps:
00:00 Review of what I said on wu wei in a previous video
00:24 Wu wei in a nutshell
00:59 What the Tao Te Ching (6th century BC) says about wu wei
01:33 Tao Te Ching Verse 2
02:19 The Tao as a divine monad vs. polytheistic view of the many gods, spirits, and demons that are the fragmented parts of the Tao
03:49 Tao Te Ching Verse 38 [Note: There is a typo in the top right corner. It should cite the book "德經" of the TTC]
04:17 Tao Te Ching Verse 37 [Note: Same typo as previous]
05:42 Reflection: Synthesize the word for word translations and interpret Verse 37 for yourself
07:51 Wu wei as political philosophy and military strategy
08:36 What the Xunzi 荀子 (4th century...
published: 10 Mar 2024
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The Science of Spontaneity: Mastering Wu-Wei | Edward Slingerland | Big Think
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published: 01 May 2014
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Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts
Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts
A powerful and thought-provoking speech about the art of not forcing (Wu-Wei)
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published: 07 Nov 2022
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Wu Wei and the Koan: The Greatest Secret was Never Hidden
Koans are poetic words designed spontaneously on the spot, by the wisest men that history has beheld. They are not riddles, but instead a way of direct pointing to the obvious answers that are right in front of our eyes. But, literally and figuratively, when something is so close to our face, our eyes cannot focus on it without some training. The Koan breaks apart the barrier between us and the beauty of the objective world.
Wu Wei is the art of effortless living. It is a way to complete all of life's tasks without any struggle. Living in Wu Wei is indeed, the most obvious way that nature has intended us to live, but we have done well at distracting ourselves from the way of nature, the way of Zen. These concepts, or lack thereof, have helped many Ego driven people get out of their own w...
published: 05 Jan 2024
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The Art of Effortless Living (wu wei, amor fati, slow living)
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A Arte de Deixar as Coisas Acontecerem | Wu Wei
Wu-Wei ensina que, às vezes, fazer menos é fazer melhor.
É sobre alinhar-se ao fluxo da vida, agir com naturalidade e permitir que as coisas fluam sem forçar.
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Wuwei and Flow | Adrien Stoloff | TEDxBrownU
When we get so involved in an activity that we forget everything else we are doing, it enables us to be "in the zone.” This feeling of being totally absorbed in an activity is known by positive psychologists as “flow.” In this talk, Adrien discusses the concept of flow and puts it into dialog with the ancient Chinese idea of wuwei, or effortless action. Adrien discusses flow and wuwei, and how recent research in cognitive neuroscience suggests what may be happening in the brain when we experience flow or wuwei. Adrien Stoloff is a doctoral candidate in Asian Religious Traditions. He is interested in Chinese religious beliefs and practices from the late Warring States period to the Early Han Dynasty (approximately 5th-2nd centuries BCE). Specifically, Adrien's research focuses on the Clas...
published: 27 Nov 2018
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Wu-wei | The Art of Letting Things Happen
Despite humanity’s technological developments and will to progress, we’re still utterly dependent on nature. Human effort has its limitations and is always in c...
Despite humanity’s technological developments and will to progress, we’re still utterly dependent on nature. Human effort has its limitations and is always in conjunction with nature. We cannot grow a plant, for example, completely isolated from natural growth, even though we can influence and manipulate it.
The reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu, stated that the world governs itself. It doesn’t need our intervention. As Lao Tzu wrote: “When you arrive at non-action, nothing will be left undone.” End quote. This idea resembles the basic understanding of the paradoxical concept “wu-wei.”
But when we look for a definition of wu-wei, we quickly discover that there isn’t one fixed meaning.
Some translate wu-wei as “non-action,” or “doing nothing,” others as “actionless action,” and others as “effortless action.”
We find out that Taoism offers several layers, if you will, regarding how wu-wei can enhance our relationship with the world. And how this ancient art of “letting things happen” doesn’t necessarily make us passive, ignorant bystanders but can actually improve how we act, leading to better outcomes.
This video (Wu-wei | The Art of Letting Things Happen) serves as a humble attempt to make the depth of this philosophical idea clear and practical.
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Despite humanity’s technological developments and will to progress, we’re still utterly dependent on nature. Human effort has its limitations and is always in conjunction with nature. We cannot grow a plant, for example, completely isolated from natural growth, even though we can influence and manipulate it.
The reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu, stated that the world governs itself. It doesn’t need our intervention. As Lao Tzu wrote: “When you arrive at non-action, nothing will be left undone.” End quote. This idea resembles the basic understanding of the paradoxical concept “wu-wei.”
But when we look for a definition of wu-wei, we quickly discover that there isn’t one fixed meaning.
Some translate wu-wei as “non-action,” or “doing nothing,” others as “actionless action,” and others as “effortless action.”
We find out that Taoism offers several layers, if you will, regarding how wu-wei can enhance our relationship with the world. And how this ancient art of “letting things happen” doesn’t necessarily make us passive, ignorant bystanders but can actually improve how we act, leading to better outcomes.
This video (Wu-wei | The Art of Letting Things Happen) serves as a humble attempt to make the depth of this philosophical idea clear and practical.
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00:00 - Intro
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- published: 30 Sep 2021
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EASTERN PHILOSOPHY: Wu Wei
Wu Wei is a key concept within Daoism – and refers to a serene acceptance of events. It’s a wisdom we’re very uninclined to remember in our own times.
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12:18
Understanding Wuwei: The Daoist Art of Going With the Flow
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Wuwei is a core concept in Daoist philosophy that involves letting go of control and letting things happen naturally. It's often translated as "non-action," but it's not about being inactive or passive. Instead, it's about aligning with the flow of the universe and acting in a way that is effortless and harmonious. In this video, we explore the meaning and significance of wuwei and how Daoist philosophers interpreted it. Whether you're familiar with Daoism or just curious about this ancient Chinese philosophy, this video will provide a deep understanding of wuwei and its role in cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life.
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Wuwei is a core concept in Daoist philosophy that involves letting go of control and letting things happen naturally. It's often translated as "non-action," but it's not about being inactive or passive. Instead, it's about aligning with the flow of the universe and acting in a way that is effortless and harmonious. In this video, we explore the meaning and significance of wuwei and how Daoist philosophers interpreted it. Whether you're familiar with Daoism or just curious about this ancient Chinese philosophy, this video will provide a deep understanding of wuwei and its role in cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life.
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- published: 18 Dec 2022
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Wu Wei 無為 (Taoist Non-Action)
This is a video lecture on the Taoist principle of wu wei 無為, commonly translated into English as “non-action.”
Timestamps:
00:00 Review of what I said on wu ...
This is a video lecture on the Taoist principle of wu wei 無為, commonly translated into English as “non-action.”
Timestamps:
00:00 Review of what I said on wu wei in a previous video
00:24 Wu wei in a nutshell
00:59 What the Tao Te Ching (6th century BC) says about wu wei
01:33 Tao Te Ching Verse 2
02:19 The Tao as a divine monad vs. polytheistic view of the many gods, spirits, and demons that are the fragmented parts of the Tao
03:49 Tao Te Ching Verse 38 [Note: There is a typo in the top right corner. It should cite the book "德經" of the TTC]
04:17 Tao Te Ching Verse 37 [Note: Same typo as previous]
05:42 Reflection: Synthesize the word for word translations and interpret Verse 37 for yourself
07:51 Wu wei as political philosophy and military strategy
08:36 What the Xunzi 荀子 (4th century BC) says about wu wei [Text that should have appeared on screen here: 譬之是猶以盲辨色,以聾辨聲也,舍亂妄無為也]
08:56 What the Zhuangzi 莊子 (5th - 3rd century BC) says about wu wei
10:01 What the Xinyu 新語 by Lu Jia 陸賈 (240 BC – 170 BC) says about wu wei
10:37 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 1
11:45 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 2
12:36 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 3
13:40 Comparing Lu Jia’s philosophy of wu wei to the Tao Te Ching Verse 63 | Error in Script: This should be Verse 57: "我無為,而民自化 (Wǒ wú wéi, ér mín zì huà)"
14:08 Tao Te Ching Verse 43; I Ching hexagram 42 (Yi: Burgeoning)
15:03 Comparing Lu Jia’s philosophy with Stoicism and Diogenes of Babylon (200 – 100 BC)
15:57 Key distinctions between Confucianist, Taoist, and Buddhist interpretations of wu wei
17:03 Reflection: Per your interpretation of these texts articulating wu wei, what does the concept mean to you?
ADDENDUM: How might everyday people like us apply this philosophical principle? Here are my personal thoughts.
- At the government level, it means prioritizing individual liberty when it comes to law and public policy. It means giving people the freedom to be who they want to be, but also investing a great deal in education and inspiring the people toward modeling virtue. A truly just, peaceful, and good society begins at the top. Your leaders must first model virtue before you expect that of the people.
- In terms of our relationship with nature and the environment, it means construction that is in harmony with the natural topography, rather than trying to defeat the natural topography. Basically, feng shui principles.
- And at the family level, it means intuitive parenting. It’s letting the interests, innate disposition, strengths and weaknesses of your child guide how you parent. It does not mean hands-off parenting. It means not trying to change the nature and innate disposition of your child. In fact, it means as a parent, you want to do everything you can to nurture the best out of the nature of your child. Wu wei parenting means modeling virtuous behavior to inspire your child to be virtuous.
- In education, wu wei means teachers don’t force or compel students to learn at the teacher’s expected pace of progress. It’s letting students learn at their own natural pace.
- At the individual level, wu wei doesn’t mean don’t be ambitious. It means doing The Work out of a natural, unforced passion for The Work, and then not desiring credit or glory for achieving The Work.
See also the companion video lecture on ziran 自然:
https://youtu.be/EvXSuKYA_Gg
https://wn.com/Wu_Wei_無為_(Taoist_Non_Action)
This is a video lecture on the Taoist principle of wu wei 無為, commonly translated into English as “non-action.”
Timestamps:
00:00 Review of what I said on wu wei in a previous video
00:24 Wu wei in a nutshell
00:59 What the Tao Te Ching (6th century BC) says about wu wei
01:33 Tao Te Ching Verse 2
02:19 The Tao as a divine monad vs. polytheistic view of the many gods, spirits, and demons that are the fragmented parts of the Tao
03:49 Tao Te Ching Verse 38 [Note: There is a typo in the top right corner. It should cite the book "德經" of the TTC]
04:17 Tao Te Ching Verse 37 [Note: Same typo as previous]
05:42 Reflection: Synthesize the word for word translations and interpret Verse 37 for yourself
07:51 Wu wei as political philosophy and military strategy
08:36 What the Xunzi 荀子 (4th century BC) says about wu wei [Text that should have appeared on screen here: 譬之是猶以盲辨色,以聾辨聲也,舍亂妄無為也]
08:56 What the Zhuangzi 莊子 (5th - 3rd century BC) says about wu wei
10:01 What the Xinyu 新語 by Lu Jia 陸賈 (240 BC – 170 BC) says about wu wei
10:37 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 1
11:45 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 2
12:36 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 3
13:40 Comparing Lu Jia’s philosophy of wu wei to the Tao Te Ching Verse 63 | Error in Script: This should be Verse 57: "我無為,而民自化 (Wǒ wú wéi, ér mín zì huà)"
14:08 Tao Te Ching Verse 43; I Ching hexagram 42 (Yi: Burgeoning)
15:03 Comparing Lu Jia’s philosophy with Stoicism and Diogenes of Babylon (200 – 100 BC)
15:57 Key distinctions between Confucianist, Taoist, and Buddhist interpretations of wu wei
17:03 Reflection: Per your interpretation of these texts articulating wu wei, what does the concept mean to you?
ADDENDUM: How might everyday people like us apply this philosophical principle? Here are my personal thoughts.
- At the government level, it means prioritizing individual liberty when it comes to law and public policy. It means giving people the freedom to be who they want to be, but also investing a great deal in education and inspiring the people toward modeling virtue. A truly just, peaceful, and good society begins at the top. Your leaders must first model virtue before you expect that of the people.
- In terms of our relationship with nature and the environment, it means construction that is in harmony with the natural topography, rather than trying to defeat the natural topography. Basically, feng shui principles.
- And at the family level, it means intuitive parenting. It’s letting the interests, innate disposition, strengths and weaknesses of your child guide how you parent. It does not mean hands-off parenting. It means not trying to change the nature and innate disposition of your child. In fact, it means as a parent, you want to do everything you can to nurture the best out of the nature of your child. Wu wei parenting means modeling virtuous behavior to inspire your child to be virtuous.
- In education, wu wei means teachers don’t force or compel students to learn at the teacher’s expected pace of progress. It’s letting students learn at their own natural pace.
- At the individual level, wu wei doesn’t mean don’t be ambitious. It means doing The Work out of a natural, unforced passion for The Work, and then not desiring credit or glory for achieving The Work.
See also the companion video lecture on ziran 自然:
https://youtu.be/EvXSuKYA_Gg
- published: 10 Mar 2024
- views: 32105
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The Science of Spontaneity: Mastering Wu-Wei | Edward Slingerland | Big Think
The Science of Spontaneity: Mastering Wu-Wei
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Edward Slingerland: In order to understand what effortless action is, you have to understand what effort is and what effort feels like. And I think the best way to do that is the so-called Stroop Test. So, we’re going to flash a word on the screen and you should say aloud the color that it’s printed in, we don’t care what the word says just the color. So here it goes. Alright, so that was probably fairly easy. Did it fast, you had no confusion. We’re going to flash another word now the same thing. Only want to know the color it’s in, we don’t care about what it says. So, unless you’re some kind of space alien you paused or you said the wrong thing you said green or you said green red so that kind of feeling of having to stop yourself and override a natural reaction and then impose another reaction that’s cognitive control, that’s effort. And we understand very well from a cognitive science perspective how this works. So, part of your brain is detecting conflict between the parts of your brain that recognize color and the parts that can read English if you’re a native English speaker and those two are in conflict so the ACC, anterior cingulate cortex, says danger, danger we’ve got to resolve this conflict and then the prefrontal cortex, lateral prefrontal cortex is brought in to resolve this issue. All of that takes a lot of time. So, that feeling of effort you have it took you longer the second time, just gives you a sense of both what cognitive control what effort feels like and also the limitations of it because it’s hard, you’re actually a little bit fatigued after you do that once. So, in doing a Stroop Test then has less self-control and if you then offer them carrots versus cookies as a snack, even if they’re on a diet they’ll go for the cookies. Self-control, that effort, draws energy...
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Edward Slingerland: In order to understand what effortless action is, you have to understand what effort is and what effort feels like. And I think the best way to do that is the so-called Stroop Test. So, we’re going to flash a word on the screen and you should say aloud the color that it’s printed in, we don’t care what the word says just the color. So here it goes. Alright, so that was probably fairly easy. Did it fast, you had no confusion. We’re going to flash another word now the same thing. Only want to know the color it’s in, we don’t care about what it says. So, unless you’re some kind of space alien you paused or you said the wrong thing you said green or you said green red so that kind of feeling of having to stop yourself and override a natural reaction and then impose another reaction that’s cognitive control, that’s effort. And we understand very well from a cognitive science perspective how this works. So, part of your brain is detecting conflict between the parts of your brain that recognize color and the parts that can read English if you’re a native English speaker and those two are in conflict so the ACC, anterior cingulate cortex, says danger, danger we’ve got to resolve this conflict and then the prefrontal cortex, lateral prefrontal cortex is brought in to resolve this issue. All of that takes a lot of time. So, that feeling of effort you have it took you longer the second time, just gives you a sense of both what cognitive control what effort feels like and also the limitations of it because it’s hard, you’re actually a little bit fatigued after you do that once. So, in doing a Stroop Test then has less self-control and if you then offer them carrots versus cookies as a snack, even if they’re on a diet they’ll go for the cookies. Self-control, that effort, draws energy...
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Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts
Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts
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31:34
Wu Wei and the Koan: The Greatest Secret was Never Hidden
Koans are poetic words designed spontaneously on the spot, by the wisest men that history has beheld. They are not riddles, but instead a way of direct pointin...
Koans are poetic words designed spontaneously on the spot, by the wisest men that history has beheld. They are not riddles, but instead a way of direct pointing to the obvious answers that are right in front of our eyes. But, literally and figuratively, when something is so close to our face, our eyes cannot focus on it without some training. The Koan breaks apart the barrier between us and the beauty of the objective world.
Wu Wei is the art of effortless living. It is a way to complete all of life's tasks without any struggle. Living in Wu Wei is indeed, the most obvious way that nature has intended us to live, but we have done well at distracting ourselves from the way of nature, the way of Zen. These concepts, or lack thereof, have helped many Ego driven people get out of their own way, and realize the art of their own potential. We are set free when we realize that there is no self, but instead only patterns and relationships.
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- Doing Nothing and leaving nothing Undone
- Comedic Stories of Purposeful Death as a Prank in Zen
- The Meaning of True Strength
- Ancient Knowledge and Old Wisdom
- Bodhidharma Came from the East
- Shedding the Skin of self-Doubt
- Peeling the Potatoes and Getting back in your Lane
- The life you are meant to live is Obvious
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Koans are poetic words designed spontaneously on the spot, by the wisest men that history has beheld. They are not riddles, but instead a way of direct pointing to the obvious answers that are right in front of our eyes. But, literally and figuratively, when something is so close to our face, our eyes cannot focus on it without some training. The Koan breaks apart the barrier between us and the beauty of the objective world.
Wu Wei is the art of effortless living. It is a way to complete all of life's tasks without any struggle. Living in Wu Wei is indeed, the most obvious way that nature has intended us to live, but we have done well at distracting ourselves from the way of nature, the way of Zen. These concepts, or lack thereof, have helped many Ego driven people get out of their own way, and realize the art of their own potential. We are set free when we realize that there is no self, but instead only patterns and relationships.
- The Gateless Barrier
- Zen Masters of Old
- Alan Watts and Eastern Wisdom
- Blockades of the Ego and Logical Mind
- Realization of the Higher Self
- Koans and Wu Wei
- Zen and it's Unexplainable Presence
- Doing Nothing and leaving nothing Undone
- Comedic Stories of Purposeful Death as a Prank in Zen
- The Meaning of True Strength
- Ancient Knowledge and Old Wisdom
- Bodhidharma Came from the East
- Shedding the Skin of self-Doubt
- Peeling the Potatoes and Getting back in your Lane
- The life you are meant to live is Obvious
- Paradox and the Subconscious Mind
- Tao and the Seeds of Life
- Zazen and Walking Meditation
- The Unbothered Soul
- Patterns and Relationships
- Consciousness and Sentience is the only "Thing".
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The Art of Effortless Living (wu wei, amor fati, slow living)
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A Arte de Deixar as Coisas Acontecerem | Wu Wei
Wu-Wei ensina que, às vezes, fazer menos é fazer melhor.
É sobre alinhar-se ao fluxo da vida, agir com naturalidade e permitir que as coisas fluam sem forçar. ...
Wu-Wei ensina que, às vezes, fazer menos é fazer melhor.
É sobre alinhar-se ao fluxo da vida, agir com naturalidade e permitir que as coisas fluam sem forçar.
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Wuwei and Flow | Adrien Stoloff | TEDxBrownU
When we get so involved in an activity that we forget everything else we are doing, it enables us to be "in the zone.” This feeling of being totally absorbed in...
When we get so involved in an activity that we forget everything else we are doing, it enables us to be "in the zone.” This feeling of being totally absorbed in an activity is known by positive psychologists as “flow.” In this talk, Adrien discusses the concept of flow and puts it into dialog with the ancient Chinese idea of wuwei, or effortless action. Adrien discusses flow and wuwei, and how recent research in cognitive neuroscience suggests what may be happening in the brain when we experience flow or wuwei. Adrien Stoloff is a doctoral candidate in Asian Religious Traditions. He is interested in Chinese religious beliefs and practices from the late Warring States period to the Early Han Dynasty (approximately 5th-2nd centuries BCE). Specifically, Adrien's research focuses on the Classical Daoist phenomenon of wuwei. Translated as "effortless action," wuwei is a state of being in which one acts effortlessly yet efficiently in a given situation. His dissertation project uses an approach informed by tools in the field of religious studies - textual and historical analysis - as well as by the fields of philosophy and cognitive science. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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When we get so involved in an activity that we forget everything else we are doing, it enables us to be "in the zone.” This feeling of being totally absorbed in an activity is known by positive psychologists as “flow.” In this talk, Adrien discusses the concept of flow and puts it into dialog with the ancient Chinese idea of wuwei, or effortless action. Adrien discusses flow and wuwei, and how recent research in cognitive neuroscience suggests what may be happening in the brain when we experience flow or wuwei. Adrien Stoloff is a doctoral candidate in Asian Religious Traditions. He is interested in Chinese religious beliefs and practices from the late Warring States period to the Early Han Dynasty (approximately 5th-2nd centuries BCE). Specifically, Adrien's research focuses on the Classical Daoist phenomenon of wuwei. Translated as "effortless action," wuwei is a state of being in which one acts effortlessly yet efficiently in a given situation. His dissertation project uses an approach informed by tools in the field of religious studies - textual and historical analysis - as well as by the fields of philosophy and cognitive science. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- published: 27 Nov 2018
- views: 57304
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Wu-wei | The Art of Letting Things Happen
Despite humanity’s technological developments and will to progress, we’re still utterly dependent on nature. Human effort has its limitations and is always in conjunction with nature. We cannot grow a plant, for example, completely isolated from natural growth, even though we can influence and manipulate it.
The reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu, stated that the world governs itself. It doesn’t need our intervention. As Lao Tzu wrote: “When you arrive at non-action, nothing will be left undone.” End quote. This idea resembles the basic understanding of the paradoxical concept “wu-wei.”
But when we look for a definition of wu-wei, we quickly discover that there isn’t one fixed meaning.
Some translate wu-wei as “non-action,” or “doing nothing,” others as “actionless action,” and...
published: 30 Sep 2021
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EASTERN PHILOSOPHY: Wu Wei
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Understanding Wuwei: The Daoist Art of Going With the Flow
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Wuwei is a core concept in Daoist philosophy that involves letting go of control and letting things happen naturally. It's often translated as "non-action," but it's not about being inactive or passive. Instead, it's about aligning with the flow of the universe and acting in a way that is effortless and harmonious. In this video, we explore the meaning and significance of wuwei and how Daoist philosophers interpreted it. Whether you're familiar with Daoism or just curious about this ancient Chinese philosophy, this video will provide a deep understanding of wuwei and its role in cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life.
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Wu Wei 無為 (Taoist Non-Action)
This is a video lecture on the Taoist principle of wu wei 無為, commonly translated into English as “non-action.”
Timestamps:
00:00 Review of what I said on wu wei in a previous video
00:24 Wu wei in a nutshell
00:59 What the Tao Te Ching (6th century BC) says about wu wei
01:33 Tao Te Ching Verse 2
02:19 The Tao as a divine monad vs. polytheistic view of the many gods, spirits, and demons that are the fragmented parts of the Tao
03:49 Tao Te Ching Verse 38 [Note: There is a typo in the top right corner. It should cite the book "德經" of the TTC]
04:17 Tao Te Ching Verse 37 [Note: Same typo as previous]
05:42 Reflection: Synthesize the word for word translations and interpret Verse 37 for yourself
07:51 Wu wei as political philosophy and military strategy
08:36 What the Xunzi 荀子 (4th century...
published: 10 Mar 2024
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The Science of Spontaneity: Mastering Wu-Wei | Edward Slingerland | Big Think
The Science of Spontaneity: Mastering Wu-Wei
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Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts
Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts
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Wu Wei and the Koan: The Greatest Secret was Never Hidden
Koans are poetic words designed spontaneously on the spot, by the wisest men that history has beheld. They are not riddles, but instead a way of direct pointing to the obvious answers that are right in front of our eyes. But, literally and figuratively, when something is so close to our face, our eyes cannot focus on it without some training. The Koan breaks apart the barrier between us and the beauty of the objective world.
Wu Wei is the art of effortless living. It is a way to complete all of life's tasks without any struggle. Living in Wu Wei is indeed, the most obvious way that nature has intended us to live, but we have done well at distracting ourselves from the way of nature, the way of Zen. These concepts, or lack thereof, have helped many Ego driven people get out of their own w...
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Wu-Wei ensina que, às vezes, fazer menos é fazer melhor.
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Wuwei and Flow | Adrien Stoloff | TEDxBrownU
When we get so involved in an activity that we forget everything else we are doing, it enables us to be "in the zone.” This feeling of being totally absorbed in an activity is known by positive psychologists as “flow.” In this talk, Adrien discusses the concept of flow and puts it into dialog with the ancient Chinese idea of wuwei, or effortless action. Adrien discusses flow and wuwei, and how recent research in cognitive neuroscience suggests what may be happening in the brain when we experience flow or wuwei. Adrien Stoloff is a doctoral candidate in Asian Religious Traditions. He is interested in Chinese religious beliefs and practices from the late Warring States period to the Early Han Dynasty (approximately 5th-2nd centuries BCE). Specifically, Adrien's research focuses on the Clas...
published: 27 Nov 2018
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Wu-wei | The Art of Letting Things Happen
Despite humanity’s technological developments and will to progress, we’re still utterly dependent on nature. Human effort has its limitations and is always in c...
Despite humanity’s technological developments and will to progress, we’re still utterly dependent on nature. Human effort has its limitations and is always in conjunction with nature. We cannot grow a plant, for example, completely isolated from natural growth, even though we can influence and manipulate it.
The reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu, stated that the world governs itself. It doesn’t need our intervention. As Lao Tzu wrote: “When you arrive at non-action, nothing will be left undone.” End quote. This idea resembles the basic understanding of the paradoxical concept “wu-wei.”
But when we look for a definition of wu-wei, we quickly discover that there isn’t one fixed meaning.
Some translate wu-wei as “non-action,” or “doing nothing,” others as “actionless action,” and others as “effortless action.”
We find out that Taoism offers several layers, if you will, regarding how wu-wei can enhance our relationship with the world. And how this ancient art of “letting things happen” doesn’t necessarily make us passive, ignorant bystanders but can actually improve how we act, leading to better outcomes.
This video (Wu-wei | The Art of Letting Things Happen) serves as a humble attempt to make the depth of this philosophical idea clear and practical.
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Despite humanity’s technological developments and will to progress, we’re still utterly dependent on nature. Human effort has its limitations and is always in conjunction with nature. We cannot grow a plant, for example, completely isolated from natural growth, even though we can influence and manipulate it.
The reputed author of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu, stated that the world governs itself. It doesn’t need our intervention. As Lao Tzu wrote: “When you arrive at non-action, nothing will be left undone.” End quote. This idea resembles the basic understanding of the paradoxical concept “wu-wei.”
But when we look for a definition of wu-wei, we quickly discover that there isn’t one fixed meaning.
Some translate wu-wei as “non-action,” or “doing nothing,” others as “actionless action,” and others as “effortless action.”
We find out that Taoism offers several layers, if you will, regarding how wu-wei can enhance our relationship with the world. And how this ancient art of “letting things happen” doesn’t necessarily make us passive, ignorant bystanders but can actually improve how we act, leading to better outcomes.
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- published: 30 Sep 2021
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EASTERN PHILOSOPHY: Wu Wei
Wu Wei is a key concept within Daoism – and refers to a serene acceptance of events. It’s a wisdom we’re very uninclined to remember in our own times.
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Understanding Wuwei: The Daoist Art of Going With the Flow
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Wuwei is a core concept in Daoist philosophy that involves letting go of control and letting things happen naturally. It's often translated as "non-action," but it's not about being inactive or passive. Instead, it's about aligning with the flow of the universe and acting in a way that is effortless and harmonious. In this video, we explore the meaning and significance of wuwei and how Daoist philosophers interpreted it. Whether you're familiar with Daoism or just curious about this ancient Chinese philosophy, this video will provide a deep understanding of wuwei and its role in cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life.
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Wuwei is a core concept in Daoist philosophy that involves letting go of control and letting things happen naturally. It's often translated as "non-action," but it's not about being inactive or passive. Instead, it's about aligning with the flow of the universe and acting in a way that is effortless and harmonious. In this video, we explore the meaning and significance of wuwei and how Daoist philosophers interpreted it. Whether you're familiar with Daoism or just curious about this ancient Chinese philosophy, this video will provide a deep understanding of wuwei and its role in cultivating a balanced and fulfilling life.
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- published: 18 Dec 2022
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Wu Wei 無為 (Taoist Non-Action)
This is a video lecture on the Taoist principle of wu wei 無為, commonly translated into English as “non-action.”
Timestamps:
00:00 Review of what I said on wu ...
This is a video lecture on the Taoist principle of wu wei 無為, commonly translated into English as “non-action.”
Timestamps:
00:00 Review of what I said on wu wei in a previous video
00:24 Wu wei in a nutshell
00:59 What the Tao Te Ching (6th century BC) says about wu wei
01:33 Tao Te Ching Verse 2
02:19 The Tao as a divine monad vs. polytheistic view of the many gods, spirits, and demons that are the fragmented parts of the Tao
03:49 Tao Te Ching Verse 38 [Note: There is a typo in the top right corner. It should cite the book "德經" of the TTC]
04:17 Tao Te Ching Verse 37 [Note: Same typo as previous]
05:42 Reflection: Synthesize the word for word translations and interpret Verse 37 for yourself
07:51 Wu wei as political philosophy and military strategy
08:36 What the Xunzi 荀子 (4th century BC) says about wu wei [Text that should have appeared on screen here: 譬之是猶以盲辨色,以聾辨聲也,舍亂妄無為也]
08:56 What the Zhuangzi 莊子 (5th - 3rd century BC) says about wu wei
10:01 What the Xinyu 新語 by Lu Jia 陸賈 (240 BC – 170 BC) says about wu wei
10:37 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 1
11:45 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 2
12:36 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 3
13:40 Comparing Lu Jia’s philosophy of wu wei to the Tao Te Ching Verse 63 | Error in Script: This should be Verse 57: "我無為,而民自化 (Wǒ wú wéi, ér mín zì huà)"
14:08 Tao Te Ching Verse 43; I Ching hexagram 42 (Yi: Burgeoning)
15:03 Comparing Lu Jia’s philosophy with Stoicism and Diogenes of Babylon (200 – 100 BC)
15:57 Key distinctions between Confucianist, Taoist, and Buddhist interpretations of wu wei
17:03 Reflection: Per your interpretation of these texts articulating wu wei, what does the concept mean to you?
ADDENDUM: How might everyday people like us apply this philosophical principle? Here are my personal thoughts.
- At the government level, it means prioritizing individual liberty when it comes to law and public policy. It means giving people the freedom to be who they want to be, but also investing a great deal in education and inspiring the people toward modeling virtue. A truly just, peaceful, and good society begins at the top. Your leaders must first model virtue before you expect that of the people.
- In terms of our relationship with nature and the environment, it means construction that is in harmony with the natural topography, rather than trying to defeat the natural topography. Basically, feng shui principles.
- And at the family level, it means intuitive parenting. It’s letting the interests, innate disposition, strengths and weaknesses of your child guide how you parent. It does not mean hands-off parenting. It means not trying to change the nature and innate disposition of your child. In fact, it means as a parent, you want to do everything you can to nurture the best out of the nature of your child. Wu wei parenting means modeling virtuous behavior to inspire your child to be virtuous.
- In education, wu wei means teachers don’t force or compel students to learn at the teacher’s expected pace of progress. It’s letting students learn at their own natural pace.
- At the individual level, wu wei doesn’t mean don’t be ambitious. It means doing The Work out of a natural, unforced passion for The Work, and then not desiring credit or glory for achieving The Work.
See also the companion video lecture on ziran 自然:
https://youtu.be/EvXSuKYA_Gg
https://wn.com/Wu_Wei_無為_(Taoist_Non_Action)
This is a video lecture on the Taoist principle of wu wei 無為, commonly translated into English as “non-action.”
Timestamps:
00:00 Review of what I said on wu wei in a previous video
00:24 Wu wei in a nutshell
00:59 What the Tao Te Ching (6th century BC) says about wu wei
01:33 Tao Te Ching Verse 2
02:19 The Tao as a divine monad vs. polytheistic view of the many gods, spirits, and demons that are the fragmented parts of the Tao
03:49 Tao Te Ching Verse 38 [Note: There is a typo in the top right corner. It should cite the book "德經" of the TTC]
04:17 Tao Te Ching Verse 37 [Note: Same typo as previous]
05:42 Reflection: Synthesize the word for word translations and interpret Verse 37 for yourself
07:51 Wu wei as political philosophy and military strategy
08:36 What the Xunzi 荀子 (4th century BC) says about wu wei [Text that should have appeared on screen here: 譬之是猶以盲辨色,以聾辨聲也,舍亂妄無為也]
08:56 What the Zhuangzi 莊子 (5th - 3rd century BC) says about wu wei
10:01 What the Xinyu 新語 by Lu Jia 陸賈 (240 BC – 170 BC) says about wu wei
10:37 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 1
11:45 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 2
12:36 Xinyu, Article 4 on Wu Wei, Verse 3
13:40 Comparing Lu Jia’s philosophy of wu wei to the Tao Te Ching Verse 63 | Error in Script: This should be Verse 57: "我無為,而民自化 (Wǒ wú wéi, ér mín zì huà)"
14:08 Tao Te Ching Verse 43; I Ching hexagram 42 (Yi: Burgeoning)
15:03 Comparing Lu Jia’s philosophy with Stoicism and Diogenes of Babylon (200 – 100 BC)
15:57 Key distinctions between Confucianist, Taoist, and Buddhist interpretations of wu wei
17:03 Reflection: Per your interpretation of these texts articulating wu wei, what does the concept mean to you?
ADDENDUM: How might everyday people like us apply this philosophical principle? Here are my personal thoughts.
- At the government level, it means prioritizing individual liberty when it comes to law and public policy. It means giving people the freedom to be who they want to be, but also investing a great deal in education and inspiring the people toward modeling virtue. A truly just, peaceful, and good society begins at the top. Your leaders must first model virtue before you expect that of the people.
- In terms of our relationship with nature and the environment, it means construction that is in harmony with the natural topography, rather than trying to defeat the natural topography. Basically, feng shui principles.
- And at the family level, it means intuitive parenting. It’s letting the interests, innate disposition, strengths and weaknesses of your child guide how you parent. It does not mean hands-off parenting. It means not trying to change the nature and innate disposition of your child. In fact, it means as a parent, you want to do everything you can to nurture the best out of the nature of your child. Wu wei parenting means modeling virtuous behavior to inspire your child to be virtuous.
- In education, wu wei means teachers don’t force or compel students to learn at the teacher’s expected pace of progress. It’s letting students learn at their own natural pace.
- At the individual level, wu wei doesn’t mean don’t be ambitious. It means doing The Work out of a natural, unforced passion for The Work, and then not desiring credit or glory for achieving The Work.
See also the companion video lecture on ziran 自然:
https://youtu.be/EvXSuKYA_Gg
- published: 10 Mar 2024
- views: 32105
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The Science of Spontaneity: Mastering Wu-Wei | Edward Slingerland | Big Think
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Edward Slingerland: In order to understand what effortless action is, you have to understand what effort is and what effort feels like. And I think the best way to do that is the so-called Stroop Test. So, we’re going to flash a word on the screen and you should say aloud the color that it’s printed in, we don’t care what the word says just the color. So here it goes. Alright, so that was probably fairly easy. Did it fast, you had no confusion. We’re going to flash another word now the same thing. Only want to know the color it’s in, we don’t care about what it says. So, unless you’re some kind of space alien you paused or you said the wrong thing you said green or you said green red so that kind of feeling of having to stop yourself and override a natural reaction and then impose another reaction that’s cognitive control, that’s effort. And we understand very well from a cognitive science perspective how this works. So, part of your brain is detecting conflict between the parts of your brain that recognize color and the parts that can read English if you’re a native English speaker and those two are in conflict so the ACC, anterior cingulate cortex, says danger, danger we’ve got to resolve this conflict and then the prefrontal cortex, lateral prefrontal cortex is brought in to resolve this issue. All of that takes a lot of time. So, that feeling of effort you have it took you longer the second time, just gives you a sense of both what cognitive control what effort feels like and also the limitations of it because it’s hard, you’re actually a little bit fatigued after you do that once. So, in doing a Stroop Test then has less self-control and if you then offer them carrots versus cookies as a snack, even if they’re on a diet they’ll go for the cookies. Self-control, that effort, draws energy...
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Edward Slingerland: In order to understand what effortless action is, you have to understand what effort is and what effort feels like. And I think the best way to do that is the so-called Stroop Test. So, we’re going to flash a word on the screen and you should say aloud the color that it’s printed in, we don’t care what the word says just the color. So here it goes. Alright, so that was probably fairly easy. Did it fast, you had no confusion. We’re going to flash another word now the same thing. Only want to know the color it’s in, we don’t care about what it says. So, unless you’re some kind of space alien you paused or you said the wrong thing you said green or you said green red so that kind of feeling of having to stop yourself and override a natural reaction and then impose another reaction that’s cognitive control, that’s effort. And we understand very well from a cognitive science perspective how this works. So, part of your brain is detecting conflict between the parts of your brain that recognize color and the parts that can read English if you’re a native English speaker and those two are in conflict so the ACC, anterior cingulate cortex, says danger, danger we’ve got to resolve this conflict and then the prefrontal cortex, lateral prefrontal cortex is brought in to resolve this issue. All of that takes a lot of time. So, that feeling of effort you have it took you longer the second time, just gives you a sense of both what cognitive control what effort feels like and also the limitations of it because it’s hard, you’re actually a little bit fatigued after you do that once. So, in doing a Stroop Test then has less self-control and if you then offer them carrots versus cookies as a snack, even if they’re on a diet they’ll go for the cookies. Self-control, that effort, draws energy...
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- published: 01 May 2014
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9:43
Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts
Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts
A powerful and thought-provoking speech about the art of not forcing (Wu-Wei)
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Don't Force Anything - Alan Watts
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Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher, writer and speaker known for interpreting and popularizing Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism for a Western audience. Born in Chislehurst, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York.
- published: 07 Nov 2022
- views: 6205260
31:34
Wu Wei and the Koan: The Greatest Secret was Never Hidden
Koans are poetic words designed spontaneously on the spot, by the wisest men that history has beheld. They are not riddles, but instead a way of direct pointin...
Koans are poetic words designed spontaneously on the spot, by the wisest men that history has beheld. They are not riddles, but instead a way of direct pointing to the obvious answers that are right in front of our eyes. But, literally and figuratively, when something is so close to our face, our eyes cannot focus on it without some training. The Koan breaks apart the barrier between us and the beauty of the objective world.
Wu Wei is the art of effortless living. It is a way to complete all of life's tasks without any struggle. Living in Wu Wei is indeed, the most obvious way that nature has intended us to live, but we have done well at distracting ourselves from the way of nature, the way of Zen. These concepts, or lack thereof, have helped many Ego driven people get out of their own way, and realize the art of their own potential. We are set free when we realize that there is no self, but instead only patterns and relationships.
- The Gateless Barrier
- Zen Masters of Old
- Alan Watts and Eastern Wisdom
- Blockades of the Ego and Logical Mind
- Realization of the Higher Self
- Koans and Wu Wei
- Zen and it's Unexplainable Presence
- Doing Nothing and leaving nothing Undone
- Comedic Stories of Purposeful Death as a Prank in Zen
- The Meaning of True Strength
- Ancient Knowledge and Old Wisdom
- Bodhidharma Came from the East
- Shedding the Skin of self-Doubt
- Peeling the Potatoes and Getting back in your Lane
- The life you are meant to live is Obvious
- Paradox and the Subconscious Mind
- Tao and the Seeds of Life
- Zazen and Walking Meditation
- The Unbothered Soul
- Patterns and Relationships
- Consciousness and Sentience is the only "Thing".
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Koans are poetic words designed spontaneously on the spot, by the wisest men that history has beheld. They are not riddles, but instead a way of direct pointing to the obvious answers that are right in front of our eyes. But, literally and figuratively, when something is so close to our face, our eyes cannot focus on it without some training. The Koan breaks apart the barrier between us and the beauty of the objective world.
Wu Wei is the art of effortless living. It is a way to complete all of life's tasks without any struggle. Living in Wu Wei is indeed, the most obvious way that nature has intended us to live, but we have done well at distracting ourselves from the way of nature, the way of Zen. These concepts, or lack thereof, have helped many Ego driven people get out of their own way, and realize the art of their own potential. We are set free when we realize that there is no self, but instead only patterns and relationships.
- The Gateless Barrier
- Zen Masters of Old
- Alan Watts and Eastern Wisdom
- Blockades of the Ego and Logical Mind
- Realization of the Higher Self
- Koans and Wu Wei
- Zen and it's Unexplainable Presence
- Doing Nothing and leaving nothing Undone
- Comedic Stories of Purposeful Death as a Prank in Zen
- The Meaning of True Strength
- Ancient Knowledge and Old Wisdom
- Bodhidharma Came from the East
- Shedding the Skin of self-Doubt
- Peeling the Potatoes and Getting back in your Lane
- The life you are meant to live is Obvious
- Paradox and the Subconscious Mind
- Tao and the Seeds of Life
- Zazen and Walking Meditation
- The Unbothered Soul
- Patterns and Relationships
- Consciousness and Sentience is the only "Thing".
Patreon-
https://www.patreon.com/LibraryoftheUntold
Soundtrack of the Untold-
https://voidstaresback.bandcamp.com/
Merch of the Untold-
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#alanwatts #wuwei #zen #koen #koan #gatelessbarrier #buddha #bodhi #yogi #effortlessliving #zenmaster
- published: 05 Jan 2024
- views: 31957
2:33:04
The Art of Effortless Living (wu wei, amor fati, slow living)
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#Stoicism #Habits #Philosophy
- published: 22 Nov 2024
- views: 89680
13:10
A Arte de Deixar as Coisas Acontecerem | Wu Wei
Wu-Wei ensina que, às vezes, fazer menos é fazer melhor.
É sobre alinhar-se ao fluxo da vida, agir com naturalidade e permitir que as coisas fluam sem forçar. ...
Wu-Wei ensina que, às vezes, fazer menos é fazer melhor.
É sobre alinhar-se ao fluxo da vida, agir com naturalidade e permitir que as coisas fluam sem forçar.
Essa filosofia nos lembra que, ao abandonar o controle obsessivo, podemos alcançar mais equilíbrio, leveza e sabedoria no dia a dia.
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Wu-Wei ensina que, às vezes, fazer menos é fazer melhor.
É sobre alinhar-se ao fluxo da vida, agir com naturalidade e permitir que as coisas fluam sem forçar.
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- published: 07 Dec 2024
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Wuwei and Flow | Adrien Stoloff | TEDxBrownU
When we get so involved in an activity that we forget everything else we are doing, it enables us to be "in the zone.” This feeling of being totally absorbed in...
When we get so involved in an activity that we forget everything else we are doing, it enables us to be "in the zone.” This feeling of being totally absorbed in an activity is known by positive psychologists as “flow.” In this talk, Adrien discusses the concept of flow and puts it into dialog with the ancient Chinese idea of wuwei, or effortless action. Adrien discusses flow and wuwei, and how recent research in cognitive neuroscience suggests what may be happening in the brain when we experience flow or wuwei. Adrien Stoloff is a doctoral candidate in Asian Religious Traditions. He is interested in Chinese religious beliefs and practices from the late Warring States period to the Early Han Dynasty (approximately 5th-2nd centuries BCE). Specifically, Adrien's research focuses on the Classical Daoist phenomenon of wuwei. Translated as "effortless action," wuwei is a state of being in which one acts effortlessly yet efficiently in a given situation. His dissertation project uses an approach informed by tools in the field of religious studies - textual and historical analysis - as well as by the fields of philosophy and cognitive science. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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When we get so involved in an activity that we forget everything else we are doing, it enables us to be "in the zone.” This feeling of being totally absorbed in an activity is known by positive psychologists as “flow.” In this talk, Adrien discusses the concept of flow and puts it into dialog with the ancient Chinese idea of wuwei, or effortless action. Adrien discusses flow and wuwei, and how recent research in cognitive neuroscience suggests what may be happening in the brain when we experience flow or wuwei. Adrien Stoloff is a doctoral candidate in Asian Religious Traditions. He is interested in Chinese religious beliefs and practices from the late Warring States period to the Early Han Dynasty (approximately 5th-2nd centuries BCE). Specifically, Adrien's research focuses on the Classical Daoist phenomenon of wuwei. Translated as "effortless action," wuwei is a state of being in which one acts effortlessly yet efficiently in a given situation. His dissertation project uses an approach informed by tools in the field of religious studies - textual and historical analysis - as well as by the fields of philosophy and cognitive science. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- published: 27 Nov 2018
- views: 57304