The Way Of Daoism: Origins, Wisdom, And Applying It In Modern Life (Andrew Nugent)

Andrew Nugent is the founder and president of the @traditionalstudies Association for Traditional Studies which is dedicated to bringing the wisdom of eastern traditions of medicine and mindfulness to the modern world.

He spent 28 years in China Daoism, Chinese medicine, and martial arts before coming back to the states to translate and share this largely lost wisdom.

In this conversation, we discuss the essence of the original teachings of the Dao and how to apply them to our life.

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00:00 The Journey Begins: Early Influences and Interests
06:45 Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Personal Experience
12:35 The Role of Daoism: Understanding Naturalism and Its Evolution
20:28 The Essence of the Dao: Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life
27:44 Reflections on Ancient Wisdom: Parallels with Modern Times
34:09 Naturalism: Patterns and Harmony in Life
49:04 Gong Fu: Mastery Through Dedication and Time
52:32 The Transformative Power of Understanding the Dao
01:00:08 Simplicity and Clarity: The True Nature of Wisdom

[Phil-nc]

Andrew is a remarkable man with an incredible back story. I know one of his students so it's a pleasure to hear more about his journey.

Thank you for interviewing him

[liane]

Thank you so much. Appreciate you both.

[masmas]

Great work. Thx. Im seeking the basis of the Animal asoects before gods were applied, where can i look? What do you know of Fu Hsi and his wife Nu Kua? Thx

[lyrilmtv]

The world needs toaism and hinduism, but for now its considered hippy dippy wuwu. Ironic because they are most practical and applicable of all spirtual practice