Quote Originally Posted by mrdevious
Wow man, my thoughts exactly! I've often thought about how human beings are so consumed with their politics, religion, baseball teams, friends/enemies, and millions of other little things, we lose sight of the big picture. It's incredible really; since the dawn of time human beings have dreamt of world peace.... and we could do it anytime we want! If only we dropped out petty little concerned, if only for now, and wanted it at the same time.





That's cool nightlight, I'm a buddhist with a general interest in Taoist thought. I've studied confucianism briefly, but it doesn't seem to go deeply enough for my taste. Are there any informative Taoist websites you'd recommend?
The tao te Ching is an amazing book for any one to read, of any ethical background and diversity, If you read this book and still think that it doesnt go deep enough you didn't interpret it at all. Its about simplicity duality and knowing what exaclyt wisdom is, The passages in the book are so indepth and written so well, that per page there is a translation. I thought this was one of the best books ive ever read although its only made up of short stories and poems, it actually teaches to do away with all the bullshit in life and do what makes you happy, while effecting those around you in a positive way, i dont think that any religion today actually preaches that, there all concerned with doing away with evil in the world and conqouring the devil. I think the more we concentrate on evil the more we corner ourselves into doing the less of 2 evils when we really need not to do anything but love eachother.