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A guide for achieving an enlightened mind through the art of non-doing • Details meditation practices, focused on stillness of the mind, along with Patanjali’s yoga methods to maintain a consciousness referred to as “being in the zone” • Builds on Taoist, Confucian, and Hindu principles along with scientific findings to support wu-wei--the art of non-doing, non-forcing--as a way of life • Explains how wu-wei practitioners cultivate intelligent spontaneity and effortless action to allow the natural harmony of the cosmos to prevail The practice of non-doing, non-forcing is an essential aspect of Taoism known as wu-wei. Attributed to the great sage Lao-tzu, the philosophy of wu-wei teaches you how to develop a natural state of consciousness not bound by thought or preconceived limitations. Experienced by the greatest artists, athletes, musicians, and writers, this heightened state of consciousness, referred to as “being in the zone,” is where intelligent spontaneity and effortless action flourish via a practice rooted in permitting the natural harmony of the cosmos to prevail. Merging Taoist philosophy, Hindu princi...

The New Animated ScreensaversOsho, River of Life Life is free. Life is freedom. God is absolutely a freedom. You cannot have any fixed attitudes, fixed ideas. If you have, then you will be in trouble, and you will think that God is putting you in trouble. No -- just throw your scriptures into the river. Now you are a nobody, floating with the river, in a deep letgo. Move with the river and everything is beautiful. When the river meets the ocean, that meeting-point is God. The river becomes the ocean and the individual consciousness becomes the divine.Osho Zen Satori Zen has become my most beloved for the simple reason that it does not create any theology. It does not bother about God. Because God is always that, God is always there. And the real concern is This, not that. Here, not there. Now, not then. That is what Zen is all about -- to tell you that whatever you do, just do with full awareness. You are a buddha, you cannot be otherwise. It is impossible not to be a buddha.Osho calling for sudden Enlightenment Existence waits millions of years for somebody to become enlightened, and when someone becomes enlightened existence wants him to share, to spread the word, whatsoever the cost, to all those who are fast asleep. They are not all going to awake, but somebody may hear the call. Even if a few hear the call, that is enough reward.Osho - Inner Peace for the World Peace is not a tension. Peace is a non-tense, relaxed state of let go. There is not even the ambition of peace. There is no desire, no ambition, because one has understood the simple arithmetic -- that every desire creates conflict, every ambition takes you away from yourself. The moment you drop all your desires and all your ambitions, you suddenly find you are sitting in peace within the temple of your being.Talks Between Lao Tzu vs Confucius (Wei Wu Wei & Watercourse Way) Remember these three things. First : Be liquid, don't be hard and holding, don't control; remain in a state of uncontrol. Second: don't resist. Live the life of non-resistance, acceptance. Do not be in a constant conflict with existence. And third: be non ambitious, be a nobody. And if all these three secrets can be fulfilled, nothing else is needed: one has arrived!Chuang Tzu, The Man

Wu wei definitionEffortless ActionWu Wei is notWu wei practiceWu Wei Involves Mastery:Actionable steps and Wu WeiConclusionWu wei definitionWu wei or “woo way” is the Taoist principle of effortless action or non-action. It emphasizes spontaneity and the natural alignment with the universe.In English, wu wei means “inaction”, “not forcing” or “nondoing.” However, the meaning of wu wei is not about inactivity or idleness. Instead, it refers to a certain type of doing which could be best described as acting effortlessly. Nowadays, living in a world of electronics, constant notifications, and reminders, understanding effortless action could be the fine line separating failure from mastery in life.Wu wei in DaoismThe term wu wei is one of the key concepts in Daoism (Taoism). Daoism is a Chinese tradition that predates Confucianism and Buddhism. It is widely recognized through texts such as the Tao Te Ching and the “Zhuangzi.” Although, it is often viewed as a religious practice early Taoism is primarily a philosophy of life. As it emphasizes living well and fostering personal growth in life.In Taoism, wu wei is far from laziness or quiescence. Instead, it emphasizes a certain type of action, a kind of activity that increases the likelihood of success in life.In many instances, Daodejing (also known as Tao Te Ching) discusses it with an emphasis on action. For example, the chapter 63, discussion on wu wei starts with two words: Act and Be active. Here is the opening to chapter 63:In numerous passages, the Daodejing (or Tao Te Ching) elaborates on the concept, often emphasizing action. For instance, let’s look at Chapter 63 and Lao Tzu wu wei quotes: Act, but through nonaction. Be active, but have no activities.Daodejing of Laozi, t. IvanhoeWhat does it mean to act through nonaction? We explore the practice of wu wei further in this article. Further, this article delves into the Taoism, philosophy, and psychology behind wu wei to explain wu wei in more detail. Here, the goal is to understand how to practice wu wei in mastering life skills.In Effortless Living: Wu-Wei and the Spontaneous State of Natural Harmony, Jason Gregory defines wu wei as surrounding personal control and trusting the spontaneity of the action. As a result, effortless action is about acting without deliberate effort. 1How can we achieve without deliberate effort?In Wuwei in the Lüshi Chunqiu, David Chai argues that wu wei could be best described as “abiding harmony.” 2 Therefore, “wuwei is not about cultivating a human program of action.” Instead, it entails letting go of fixed ways of living in favor of finding and following our path and living in harmony with it.This also implies that practicing it could vary for each individual. What remains consistent, is that, for each person, acting in harmony through wu wei ensures success not only in spiritual life but also in other personal endeavors. Wu Wei is notAnother way to understand wu wei is by defining it in contrast to what it opposes. Effortless action stands against relentless striving regardless of the consequences.

And learning. As a result, instead of being separate, our minds and bodies work together to understand the world. This means our actions, movements, and feelings influence our thoughts and decisions. For example, think about riding a bike or how muscle memory works when playing an instrument.Chuang-tzu (also known as Zhuangzi), a Daoist philosopher, expresses this idea in the story of Cook Ting (Cook Ding) or Butcher Ding. In the story, Cook Ding slices an ox for Lord Wen-hui. Lord Wen-hui is amazed by how easily Cook Ding cuts the ox. Cook Ding expresses that he works with his spirit, letting the spiritual energy of the Dao guide him. He says:What I care about is the Way, which goes beyond skill. When I first began cutting up oxen, all I could see was the ox itself. After three years I no longer saw the whole ox. And now– now I go at it by spirit and don’t look with my eyes. Perception and understanding have come to a stop, and spirit moves where it wants.Chuang Tzu: Basic Writings, p.47In Effortless Living, Jason Gregory believes that our inherent condition is to live in a state of flow. However, conditioned by our analytical way, we diverge from this natural path. He writes that “our natural state is to be in the zone all the time, but it has been eclipsed by our intellectual training, which, with its tendency to dissect life, eclipses this reality.” Wu Wei Involves Mastery:Smith in The World’s Religions, describes wu wei as bringing together “supreme activity” with “supreme relaxation.” And this combination adds up to a single idea: mastery. So, effortless action is about spontaneous mastery, rather than a mindless play. It resembles professional jazz improvisation more than aimless activity. Moreover, it is a state of harmony in which actions flow effortlessly and instantly, without inner struggle.As an example, Italian operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti was known for his effortless singing. Such a combination of mastery and perfection embodies the state of wu wei or effortless action. Yet, reaching such spontaneous perfection requires aligning diligent effort with innate interests and natural abilities.We often marvel at the seemingly effortless performances of professional athletes and musicians. Yet, this kind of mastery is far from being effortless.This effortlessness comes as a result of rigorous training and mastery required behind the scenes. Yet, the natural inclination and the joy that comes from the process allows one to persist and stay committed to their practice.Although the flow experience appears to be effortless, it is far from being so. It often requires strenuous physical exertion, or highly disciplined mental activity. It does nothappen without the application of skilled performance. Any lapse in concentration will erase it. And yet while it lasts consciousness works smoothly, action follows action seamlessly. – Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, FlowWhile the philosophy of Wu Wei may prioritize achieving results through effortless action, it’s equally important to consider the process of mastery. Now that we’ve explored the practice of wu wei through the lens