Re: Druidism/Taoism
Searles
searles@summerlands.com
Mon May 11 23:47:23 1998
Many Welcomes Before You here in the Summerlands. *p*I have often felt and observed the similarities between the Wisdom of the East and the Wisdom of the Druids. As with people, wisdom is no stranger to other wisdom, for wisdom is a gift and a blessing of all peoples. To me, it is one of humankind's most lofty aspirations and achievements. *p*A particular similarity that I have seen is in the way that Druidic thought has outlined for us a concept known as the "Three Cauldrons." These Three Cauldrons are said to be our centers for Warmth, Vocation and Wisdom. One supports and maintains another in a triadic relationship. Given the proper training and following a suitable period of meditation and work, a Druid could properly orient these cauldrons so that they could be filled. At that time a sudden fire of illumination could be created within the being of the seeker. This fire was known as Imbas, which is also the ecstasy of being enlightened and in the presence of Deity. It is a knowledge that comes from the attunement of the inner spirit with the Spirit of Creation. *p*I have studied somewhat of the Wisdom of the East in my seeking for Wisdom, yet it is in the teachings of my Ancestors that I have found the song that sings to my own spirit. It is with profound gratitude that I marvel at the wisdom of teachers everwhere and the many pathways that they have shown us to the mountain and to ourselves. *p*Sla/n is beannacht (Health and blessing), *p*Searles*p**p*Um Lei-Tung wrote,*br*: Hello, *br*:*br*: I wonder, has anyone on this board discussed the connections *br*: between Druidism the ancient Chinese religion of Taoism? I *br*: know a bit about Taoism and have been told that Druid *br*: beliefs are very similar. I've read a bit about the Druids, *br*: enough to see that this is true to some extent. my goal is *br*: to discover to WHAT extent. I will say for now that that *br*: both are beautiful and require a deep understanding and love *br*: of the Earth. Taoism (the "philosophical kind with *br*: which I am familiar) has three basic beliefs: Wu wei, Bau *br*: pu, and Yin yang. I would love the chance to expound on *br*: these a little if anyone here is interested. I suspect some *br*: of you might be surprised to learn that something from China *br*: could be so near to your own practices. I would REALLY love *br*: to speak to anyone who has already made the connection. For *br*: now, *br*:*br*: Peace, Um Lei-Tung*br*
Druidism/Taoism
Um Lei-Tung
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Mon May 11 23:46:33 1998