Taoism
A philosophy and religion originating in China, founded by Lao Tzu, which emphasized living in harmony with the Tao (the Way).
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Taoism
John Vervaeke — How to Build a Life of Wisdom, Flow, and Contemplation | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A philosophical and religious tradition from China, described by Vervaeke as the 'religion/philosophy of flow' and providing a framework for understanding Tai Chi.
Ronald Sullivan: The Ideal of Justice in the Face of Controversy and Evil | Lex Fridman Podcast #170
Lex Fridman
A philosophy Sullivan mentions as influencing his stoic approach to pressure, not getting 'too high' or 'too low' despite the public scrutiny of his cases.
Discipline, Sex, Psychedelics — The Return of Drunk Dialing | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A Chinese philosophy mentioned as a tradition that views sex as a potential pathway to higher perception.
Jack Kornfield — Finding Freedom, Love, and Joy in the Present | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
An Eastern philosophy that Jack Kornfield studied at Dartmouth, taught by Dr. Wing-Tsit Chan.
Lessons from ~4,500 LSD Sessions and Beyond | Stan Grof | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A spiritual philosophy with exercises designed to take people into holotropic experiences for mystical or spiritual purposes.
Civilization #38: Twilight of the Middle Kingdom
Predictive History
A philosophy and religion originating in China, founded by Lao Tzu, which emphasized living in harmony with the Tao (the Way).
John Vervaeke: Meaning Crisis, Atheism, Religion & the Search for Wisdom | Lex Fridman Podcast #317
Lex Fridman
An ancient Chinese philosophy that influenced John Vervaeke's meditation practices, particularly the claim that Tai Chi practice can transfer benefits to other aspects of life.