Daoizmo mąstymo tradicijos reikšmė dabartinio žmogaus gyvenime – Ge Hong „apglėbiantis paprastumą. Vidiniai skyriai“
The meaning of daoist thinking tradition in modern man’s life – Ge Hong’s “embracing simplicity”

Summary/Abstract: The article claims that Daoist tradition of thought through thousands of years hasn‘t lost it‘s significance and still carries a meaningful message for a modern man. By analyzing important treatise “Embracing Simplicity” written in third century (Eastern Jin dynasty) by famous daoist alchemist Ge Hong, author attempts to show that for untrained mind difficult to understand daoist concepts “Mystery” (xuan) and “Immortals” (shen xian) actually are closely related to our daily life (whether it’s ancient or modern) and reveal some inspiring insights about human nature and the secret of life itself. Instead of looking upon daoist alchemy as a primitive science of chemistry or a mere quest for a legendary medicine of immortality, article gives a point of view where alchemy and immortality have more to do with the art of human‘s inner transformation; a strive for a better life; discovery and advancement of hidden human potential. The article also analyses the meanings and different interpretations of xuan and shen xian, as well as their relation to a human being.

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