Why Taoism is the most suitable religion for human practice?

Nowadays, with the prosperity of world economy and culture, the communication between countries, races and people is becoming more and more frequent and diversified. There is a tendency for a hundred schools of thought to contend and a hundred flowers to blossom. Around the world, major religions, led by Buddhism, Christianity, Catholicism and Taoism, are occupying different markets around the world with rapid momentum. At the same time, various emerging small sects have mushroomed, and they also take this opportunity to seek development space, which really makes people feel that "the east wind suddenly blows away the petals of ten thousand pear trees". However, it should be clear to everyone that different sects have different theoretical bases and different doctrines, and some of them are also incarnations of cults, which can be described as mud and sand. Wudang zhang sanfeng once said that there is no sectarian struggle, only the theory of good and evil, and there will inevitably be a melee between good and evil in the near future.

The emergence of so many religions or religious orders makes people see things in a blur and feel at a loss. So, in today's world, what kind of religion is most suitable for us to practice? Of course, different people have different opinions. I was born in the countryside, and I was influenced by my family to burn incense and kowtow in the temple since childhood. Of course, like many rural people, I can't tell the difference between Buddha, Tao and Lord, but I feel cordial. However, with the increase of age and social experience, especially after I spent a lot of thought and energy, I have a certain understanding of Buddhism, Taoism and Christianity, and my recognition ability is getting stronger and stronger. I finally converted to Taoism, because I think Taoism is really the most suitable and worthy religion for human practice (here I use the word "most" instead of "one").

The development of Taoism is inseparable from the foundation of Taoist culture. So in this article, I won't make a strict distinction between Taoism and Taoism. Regarding Tao and Tao, I will have time and energy to analyze and interpret it again in the future. There is no need to explain in detail here, please don't stick to words.

There is a reason why I think Taoism is the most suitable and worthy religion for human practice. Listen to me together.

First of all, the theoretical basis of Taoism determines that Taoism is the most suitable and worthy religion for human practice.

What the Taoists say, the Taoists say that respecting Tao and morality, the unity of heaven and man, the feeling between heaven and man, the goodness of nature like water, quietness and nature, loyalty and love are good foundations for building the world. Tao Te Ching is the most respected classic of Taoism, and it is also the basis of doctrine. On this basis, with the development of Taoism, many scholars have written many masterpieces handed down from generation to generation, so I won't list them here.

Taoism believes that human beings, as creatures in the vast world, can't live, die, work and rest without nature. Only by learning and understanding nature can human beings make use of nature and realize their wishes. Any behavior that violates the laws of nature and takes the destruction of nature as the premise or way will inevitably be punished by nature. This is the eternal truth. /kloc-after the industrial revolution in the 0/9th century, science and technology developed unprecedentedly. First of all, the rulers, powerful people and mercenary people in the West, and then in the East, have done a lot of behaviors that are beneficial to the present and harmful to future generations. However, in just 200 years, people all over the world have tasted the consequences of destroying nature, which is really a natural retribution. Now, many environmental protection organizations and individuals have deeply realized that only when people live in harmony with nature can human beings develop sustainably in the world. Of course, Taoism has long discovered the mystery and law.

If the above nature is about the objective world and the material world, then another aspect of nature is the humanistic world, which is related to the spiritual level. Many of us have read the Tao Te Ching. Why is it moral? Tao is law, nothingness, virtue is human nature, existence, incompetence and nothingness. People can spread the word, but they can't spread it. Without virtue, you don't accept the Tao, while with virtue, you show the Tao. If people lose moral restraint, it will harm others and society, so the law was born. But we know that even if there are more laws, there will always be loopholes in them. If there are things that the law can't control, can the law control the disorder of interpersonal relationships? I can't control it. Can online pornography be managed? Can't finish eating. Can the law stop petty theft? Can't stand it. In this way, many people with other people's intentions will get used to finding loopholes in the law and doing some immoral things. So you see, the law is getting more and more perfect, perfect to the point of detail, but there are always people who do bad things. Why? Because everyone's education since childhood is atheism, and they don't care whether there is a god or not, whether there will be retribution, what kind of eyes are like electricity, what kind of Buddhism is like a furnace, what kind of thunder Lord Dian Mu punishes evil, what kind of heaven and hell, what kind of karma, and so on. These don't exist, and they all lie to children (now they don't even believe it). They only believe in science, but can 200 years of science prove the existence of billions of years? Can't prove it. Because he has no moral code in his mind, he can step on the edge of the law and take advantage of it.

Taoism stresses respecting Tao and nature, that is, it requires people to lead an honest and clean life, that is, it hopes people can get close to and communicate with nature. Nature, whether it is the tangible material world or the intangible humanistic spirit, is a friend of mankind. If you don't know your friends, you don't understand them, and you get along well with them, why should you let your friends bring you benefits?

So you see, Taoism emphasizes that people get along with nature, people get along with each other, and people communicate with their hearts. Which religions have discussed this comprehensively? From the theoretical basis and framework of Taoism, Taoism is really the most suitable and worthy of human practice.

Secondly, Taoism's understanding of self and gods determines that Taoism is really the most suitable and worthy of human practice.

Every religion has its own revered gods, because by worshipping gods, people can have objects to learn and imitate, and they can be close to these gods in thought and behavior, which is the characteristic of all religions. The same is true of Taoism, which has its own revered gods, and there is more than one, but Taoism has its own unique understanding of people and gods.

In other religions, some people believe in one true God, and in a sense, human beings have completely become slaves of this God. Besides, no matter what you say, he doesn't believe anything and argues with you. Some people believe in many gods, and these gods also have some educational stories, but these stories can't find a more convincing source in authoritative official records or the classics of this teaching. Many of them are fabricated by later generations and are just a story. However, when reading these stories, we will find that some characters and stories have completely different interpretations within the same religion, and some are even more contradictory, which can be described as full of loopholes. Maybe my wisdom is limited. In my opinion, many of these stories are fictional and cannot stand scrutiny. There is also excessive publicity, such as about becoming a Buddha (there is no belittling here, just different perceptions). The last Buddhist scripture records that a Buddha appeared in 5000 years. Now some Buddhist factions preach that "everyone has Buddha nature, and as long as he practices properly, everyone can become a Buddha." Isn't this a lie? There is only one person in 5,000 people, but now many people believe in the same religion, but they have different interpretations. This is a contradiction in itself. Children all know that only one person has the final say in a country and an era. Now there are a number of top leaders at once, but there is only one post. How can we do that? You tell me what to do. Is there something wrong with the Buddhist scriptures, or are future generations grandstanding and interpreting the classics? There are too many dragons to control the water!

On the other hand, Taoism has a relatively complete lineage of immortals, and every immortal has a clear source, especially those immortals who became immortals after the invention of characters, which are recorded in great detail. Taoist immortals not only have stories, but also have contributions, and these contributions are recorded in books, certified by emperors or recorded in local official county records, and witnessed by local people. What era are you from? Who is your master? Where do you practice? What are your skills? What contribution have you made? When were you born? When will it appear? When will you ascend to heaven? Who sent the will? Which emperor issued the imperial edict? What's it like when it's real? These are all well documented. Shi Tian ancestor Zhang Daoling, Shi Tianfu Shi Tian, Chen Tuan Laozu, Wei, Ge Hong, Ge Xuan, Wong Tai Sin, San Mao Zhenjun, Wang Zhongyang Zhenren and Mazu, who can get rid of these records and talk nonsense? No, it must be recorded based on the survival of future generations. This must not be a subjective conjecture, a wild guess.

Therefore, as far as the relationship between self and gods is concerned, Taoism is really the most suitable and worthy religion for human practice.

Thirdly, the spiritual practice of Taoism determines that Taoism is the most suitable and worthy religion for human practice.

To do anything, you must first have a theoretical guidance and your own practical activities to succeed. Taoism emphasizes the combination of theory and practice and the verification and repair of practice. Taoist practice is embodied in the double cultivation of life. It is about double cultivation of life, not male and female initiates.

The first practice of Taoism is to cultivate sexual skills, which is clearly taught in Neijing. We should calm down, be clear-headed, get rid of six desires and three poisons, cultivate a harmonious relationship between mind, body and things, constantly improve our spiritual realm, stay away from material desires and enjoy themselves, and do not covet pleasure. Only by calming down can we gradually enter the truth, gain the word and preach the holy word to others.

At the same time, we must cultivate life skills, which is mentioned in the book of sealing the heart, and cultivate vitality. How is the spirit tempered? The so-called gas refining, gas refining, gas refining, gas refining and air refining, layer by layer, step by step, this is the accumulation of time and the superposition of kung fu, and there is no shortcut at all. Imagine what would happen if you had a big belly and a round brain all day long? Without good physical fitness, dragging a sick body, what kind of fairy are you? What? Really? How many Taoist practitioners are like this? Which one is not refreshing and personable? This is all done by dynamic and static work, internal and external work.

Taoism knows very well that after mastering the cultivation method, you can become immortal by yourself, not by any immortal. They just burn incense and read scriptures. Even if they burn incense all their lives, meditate and grind bricks into mirrors, and recite them backwards, can they achieve their goals? You are reading, I am reading, and he is reading. Everyone reads the same book. Why does everyone have different achievements, different status and different results? It has something to do with your own social experience. You can't be superstitious that immortals can help you get this and that. As far as we can understand, if the immortals can help you, they will be prosecuted and tried for taking bribes, revealing secrets, abusing their power and so on. This deity became this deity because he knew how to cultivate his mind and behavior. Only when he has made certain achievements can he become a god and be admired by the public. If you want to become a god, or be like a god, you must do it according to the cultivation requirements of god, and you can't be smart. Endorsement cannot be an inventor, a scientist or a Buddha. Only by using the contents of the book can we become a generous family.

How many inventions are closely related to life since the development of Taoist culture today? We often talk about 72 lines, and each line is the best. Which line was founded by a Taoist priest? Qi Bo explained Neijing, Xuanyuan Huangdi left cotton for clothes, Shennong left herbs, and Cang Xie made words, making great efforts to cure Jiazi. Lou Jingzhi's timing, Lu Ban left two carpenters to build houses, Shaoyang left Fangzheng to build gold, silver, copper, iron, tin and other items, Jiang Ziya left six art books, set a compass, left an abacus, left two houses of Yin and Yang, and Chen left the art of war. Hua Tuo, the imperial doctor, left a craftsman to collect water, set bones and peel skin, Xu Shu created a mine cannon and formulated a fire attack strategy, Sun Simiao, the king of medicine, left a medical way to cure diseases, Yuan Tiangang left a fortune teller and a linen fortune teller, painted sage Wu Daozi Danqing, made rice wine, Du Kangxian left an indigo seedling, and his bodhi old zu flew to the ground, Sun Bin made boots and socks by burning charcoal, and Liu Chan Xian left a balance.

Taoism, on the basis of worshipping gods, enables people to fully understand themselves and not to worship. Your chance has come. You have met a master. After you practice well and have enough time, you can become an immortal. You can break through the Three Realms and enter the Golden Gate. You can find a good place in ten continents, Mishima and Dongtianfu, and keep practicing and improving.

Therefore, in practice, Taoism is really the most suitable and worthy of human practice.

Then, the subjective initiative advocated by Taoism determines that Taoism is really the most suitable and worthy of human practice.

Taoism does not talk about cause and effect, but about heaven's tolerance, not resignation, but transformation. From the day when Taoist culture was formed, monks advocated people's subjective initiative, paid attention to living in the present, and changed their destiny through effective struggle, which is what Taoism often said: "Take advantage of the opportunity of nature, and my life is in my absence."

Let's take a look at Taoist practitioners. Who will not practice hard in this life, but pin their hopes on the afterlife? What can't be done in this life and what can't be guaranteed, how can it be realized in the afterlife? It is precisely because of this idea that many parents pin their unfulfilled hopes on their children, making their lives very tired. Even if there is an afterlife, how can you graft the practice of this life into the afterlife? Can you substitute flowers for trees?

Taoist culture is to make people live better, not only in spirit, but also in material aspects. Taoism is not satisfied with the status quo, but constantly invents and innovates through what it has learned, constantly transforming the living conditions and quality of life, which not only benefits individuals, but also benefits the public. Because of this basic starting point, Taoism has its own unique technology to ensure people's quality of life. In order to enrich people's spiritual life, we can enjoy long rhyme Taoist music and colorful Taoist paintings; In order to ensure people's health, Taoism has Huangdi Neijing, which discovers the trend of meridians and the relationship between the five elements and the five internal organs, improves Taoist medicine and health preservation, and has many fairy prescriptions for rejuvenation and longevity. In order to make people stronger, you can practice Taoist martial arts; In order to make people live comfortably and safely, Taoism invented geomantic mapping; In order to distinguish people, Taoism invented physiognomy, physiognomy and bone touching. In order to plan life and avoid misfortune, Taoism has eight-character numerology, Wei Zi Dou Shu, plum blossom Yi Shu and Liu Ren Shu. In order to predict the national movement and social changes, Taoism has Taiyi divination, Taigong prophecy, tuibei map and so on. In order to win in the war, Taoism has Daoism, Taigong, Six Towers and Three Strategies, Sun Tzu's Art of War and Sun Bin's Art of War. In order to cultivate longevity and prolong life, Taoism has inner alchemy, qigong and outer alchemy. These are the great contributions of Taoist practitioners to themselves and society. Now, when we enjoy these achievements and their derivatives, can we think of how these things came from?

Everyone will talk about home and nature, but what is Taoism and nature? These achievements of Taoism are affecting our lives and improving our quality of life every day. The so-called people use it everyday without knowing it. People live in the air, and I'm afraid not many people will care about the importance of air to us.

Under the influence of Taoist culture, Taoists and Taoists practice every day, changing their lives, improving their realm and affecting people's quality of life. Their spirit of struggle is worth learning, imitating, inheriting and carrying forward by each of us.

Taoism is warning people with its own actions that our destiny is in our own hands. We should change our destiny and pay through our own wisdom. Why should the rewards we can get in this life be realized in the afterlife?

Therefore, from the perspective of living in the present, transforming fate and giving full play to people's subjective creativity, Taoism is really the most suitable and worthy religion for human practice.

Finally, Taoism's sense of justice determines that Taoism is really the most suitable and worthy of human practice.

People need a sense of justice, justice, integrity and responsibility to live.

There is a Tao in this world, and Tao is law and constraint. Nothing can break this rule and spoil this degree. For an inaccurate analogy, Tao is like a precise clock, which accurately controls the operation of every part, not bad at all. However, unlike clocks and watches, the mechanism of Tao is merciful and kind, and he will always be kind to every life in it. Even if a life falls into evil, punishment is only to promote its awakening and return to the right path. It is advanced life that maintains this heaven, and we usually call them gods. Avatar corridor protects human beings and everything in nature. Although we can't see Tao, sometimes we can feel his many performances on earth, such as good and evil being rewarded. There are many gods who will become people, preach the Dharma and tell people the way of the world. A life that conforms to the Tao will be smooth, while a life that seriously deviates from the Tao will be punished by the Tao (punishment is to alert him and protect other sentient beings).

The Chinese nation is a disaster-ridden nation. We can't compete too much in the face of natural disasters, and man-made disasters are different. If we look at the history of the Chinese nation, especially the history of dynasty change, we will find an interesting and reflective phenomenon. Anyone familiar with history knows that if the ruling class of a dynasty degenerates as a whole and seriously deviates from the Tao, it will lead to the collapse of the whole dynasty Qian Qian's life. At this time, God will be right on a large scale in the world, but God will not appear in the image of God himself, which breaks the law of the world. God will choose the right person to do it. What this man does is to do justice for heaven. The purpose of doing justice for heaven is not to sit on the ground in turn for the emperor, but to safeguard mankind and everything by maintaining the Tao. Many people who participated in it finally chose to retire after their achievements because they were not interested in human rights and interests at all. Therefore, we will see that whenever North Korea is corrupt, social unrest and the people are poor, it is the time for imperial power to change. At this time, Taoist figures basically appeared on the historical stage and played an important role in an extremely important position, sparing no effort to assist democracy, resist the old system and establish a new order. Moreover, after the country is stable, these Taoist figures either hide in the mountains and do not find part-time jobs, or participate in state management and continue to play the role of light and heat.

Let's look back on these admirable Taoist figures, Jiang Ziya, who helped Wang Wen rule the army and Wu Wang attack Zhou, and laid the foundation of the Zhou Dynasty for 800 years. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, powerful people used Taoist thoughts and figures (especially military strategists and legalists). The story of Fan Li's assistance to Yue Wang, Shang Yang's political reform and Guan Zhong's auxiliary government is familiar. Only one Guiguzi has cultivated four wizards: Su Qin, Zhang Yi, Sun Bin and Pang Juan. Sean helped Liu Bang stabilize the Han Dynasty. Zhuge Liang, the marquis of Wu, helped Liu Bei realize his dream of three points. Xu Maogong, Li Jing and Wei Zhi in the Tang Dynasty, one gave advice, one used the art of war to save Li Shimin's life several times, and the other helped Li Tang to govern the country, an ancient celebrity in Yuan Tiangang and Li Suan. Miao Guangyi helped Taizu Zhao Kuangyin explore the north in Song Dynasty; Qiu Chuji who stopped killing in Song, Jin and Yuan Dynasties; Liu Bowen, the founding minister of the Ming Dynasty, wrote brilliantly, and their outstanding talents have been praised so far.

Taoism has the most sense of justice and integrity. A true Taoist practitioner must be beyond the secular world. They have no interest in anything on earth. They have always done only one thing, that is, righteousness, that is, maintaining the right path, cultivating and protecting the Tao, and doing justice for heaven, because that is their duty, mission, obligation, or their essence. The change, rise and fall, honor and disgrace of everything in the world, including the political situation, have nothing to do with others, but the retribution of everyone in the Tao and the result of the role of the Tao in the world.

Therefore, from the sense of justice, Taoism is really the most suitable and worthy religion for human practice.

Chinese civilization has a glorious history of thousands of years, Taoist culture has a wonderful history of thousands of years, and Taoism has been formed for two thousand years, so Mr. Lu Xun once said that "the roots of China culture are all in Taoism". Taoism, as the native religion of Chinese civilization, has shouldered a great mission since its birth. From the theoretical basis of Taoism's "Nature of Taoism and the Unity of Heaven and Man", to the Taoist's objective understanding of self and gods, to the Taoist's practice spirit, and the subjective initiative of Taoism's "My life is in my absence", Taoist's view of justice and benefit shows its unique cultural connotation and great charm. So I say that Taoism is really the most suitable religion worthy of human practice. There is no "one" here, only the word "most". We should inherit and carry forward China's local religion Taoism, and we have the responsibility and obligation to let the people of the world know him, learn from him and cultivate him!

Common name of Taoist: Liu Wenshun, Taoist Xuanlingzi, Taoist Liu, is the Lord of Wuji Hall. The 2nd1generation descendant of Taoist Quanzhen Longmen School, national first-class artist, researcher of China Institute of Taoist Medicine, president of Beijing Wuji Tang Painting and Calligraphy Institute, and president of Beijing Wuji Tang Taoist Research Institute!

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