What is Mysterious Identityin Taoism? 什么玄同
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What is Mysterious Identityin Taoism?
“Xuan” means dark, subtle and mysterious; “Tong” means equalizing and blending. “Mystic Unity” refers to the state and realm of being unified and blended with the great Dao.
blunt the sharpness, resolve the entanglements,
temper the light, become one with the dust —
this is called Mystic Unity.”
Only by abandoning sensory perception and erasing the distinctions of right and wrong among things can humans merge themselves with the Dao, attain the realm of Mystic Unity, and truly grasp the essential nature of the Dao and all things in heaven and earth.
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Paul Peng
Paul Peng is a Zhengyi Taoist priest from Longhu Mountain, Jiangxi — the ancestral home of the Celestial Masters' tradition. Ordained at 25 after a dream from the Celestial Master, he has practiced for 25 years under Master Zeng Guangliang. He is the curator of this store, which is officially authorized by Tianshi Fu. All items are consecrated at the temple by the resident priest team.
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What is Mysterious Identityin Taoism?