![]() He suggests, almost to the point of being direct, that living intuitively through yin leads to becoming one with the primal identity. Far from the loud yang described in Western philosophy and religion, Lao Tzu alludes to the peaceful and tender understanding of the yin as being closer to the Tao. The female (yin) is attributed to quietness and an intuitive manner in looking at the world. Not only does this part of Taoism contrast with the highly masculine world of the West, it informs readers to “keep to the female”. It is only when she knows the Tao and the balance needed for stability in life, that she can receive the world as a child would. According to Lao Tzu, when “the Master” not only knows, but understands the nature of yin and yang, trying to become one with the Tao, she then learns of happiness. The yin has been used to describe female characteristics in nature, while yang describes the masculine characteristics of nature. Lao Tzu describes the inner-workings of the balancing forces of yin and yang in his Tao Te Ching. It is the basis of all understanding and happiness. Ask me a riddle and I’ll reply: “Cottleston, Cottleston, Cottleston Pie.” It is because of Cottleston Pie (Inner Nature) which explains the working of the earth, the personality of humans and animals, and the bond which connects us all. Why can I dance and he can write?.Cottleston Pie. Why does he enjoy wrestling while she prefers art?.Cottleston Pie. Why does one person act different from another?.Cottleston Pie. Why would a fish or a human need to whistle? The third stanza questions the actions of the chicken, but it is unknown. The second stanza shows that a fish cannot whistle and neither can the person who made this song. The first stanza describes how a fly cannot act like a bird, though a bird can fly and be one with its inner nature. Benjamin Hoff takes the song Cottleston Pie, which Pooh sings in Winnie-the-Pooh, and applies it to Inner Nature. ![]() When you don’t follow your Inner Nature or your Cottleston Pie, that is when things go amuck. According to Taoist philosophy, one must understand oneself before understanding others.for this is true wisdom. GradeSaver, 31 January 2018 Web.Benjamin Hoff describes the Taoist philosophy of Things Are as They Are and Inner Nature, which refers to the innate being of people, places and things. Next Section Themes Previous Section Character List How To Cite in MLA Format Anonymous "The Tao of Pooh Glossary". Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. Believe in the fraternity of all and in the spirituality of material things. It is the order of nature that governs existence. Two of his works on Taoism, Le Tao de Pooh and Le Te de Porcinet, were great editorial successes. He is a writer living in the United States. Its a song and in the song is said that you should not try to force something because things are what they are, they do not change and you must know the limits of each. The Uncut Block The essence of the uncut block is that things, in their original simplicity, contain their own natural power, a power that is easily spoiled when that simplicity is changed. This is a painting that represents the three religious thinkers of the East, Confucius, Buddha and Lao Tzu, standing on a tub of vinegar and tasting it. The beings who are in total harmony with nature are able to act without effort and naturally. ![]() Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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