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The gateway and the Chinese character are familiar symbols
to many people. Separately each has their own meaning.
The Gateway: It alone is a symbol
that invites those to enter. I use it here to signify my new addition to Temple Tales. The
temple has expanded and a new room has been added. This gateway leads to the Chat
Room, a
room where any topic may be discussed, from Kung Fu to the Tao.
The Chinese Character: Its significance is great. It means The Way and is also a symbol
of the Tao. Originally, 'tao' meant ' course of action,' perhaps a military one. The
character combines 'foot' or 'to follow', with 'the leader - a 'head' topped with the two
plumes that were used in ancient days to signify the rank of general. To Confucius, tao
became the 'way of moral rectitude-the way we do what we do. It was Lao-tzu who
interpreted Tao as the law, or truth of the universe, the oneness from which sprang the
ten thousand things, each of which contains within it the law or tao of its own being. In
Taoism, to see not only things but the tao of things, is to follow the Tao.
Together, they become something new. So I invite you to follow and enter the Chat
Temple. There is only one thing that I ask of you, that you come in peace. Discussions may
get heated and arguments might ensue, but please, I ask that you leave your weapons
behind. "What weapons?" you may ask. Think along these lines. A tongue can be
just as sharp as a razor's edge. It can cut deeper than any knife. Words can harm just as
readily as any bullet. I ask that you be respectful to all whom entered. This is a place
of safety. All are welcome who come in peace.
To join the chat click on the link below.
At the login screen enter your name or a nickname. Entering
your email address is optional. You might also want to select a
fun graphic to represent you, but that, too, is optional. Then
click on Go Chat and you are ready to enter. Enjoy!
Master of the Temple
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