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Tilopa on Tai Chi Practice

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Tilopa grinding sesame seeds

Looking beyond duality is the king-like view;
defeating all distractions is the king-like practice;
the practice of non-practice is the deed of the Buddhas.

- Mahasiddha Tilopa

How is this related to your Tai Chi practice?  It depends.
Are you trying hard to become more internal, with the help of some dusty old books?

Tags: Philosophy · Tai Chi

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  • The Path to Enlightenment (in Six Words) // Sep 3, 2007

    […] six words of instruction are attributed to Tilopa, a 9th century Buddhist master of tummo, tantra, Tibetan dream yoga, resurrection and other siddhi. […]

  • Ordosclan, The Grumpy Savant of rec.martial-arts // Apr 1, 2008

    […] Tilopa said the root of all disease is the mind. Well, your “mind” is more than a body, more than feelings, and more than emotions. If you haven’t realized that, than forget any of this stuff and take up a real sport or exercise routine… […]

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