Question: Derek, the topic of homosexuality came up the other day as I was discussing the Tao with a group of people. One person said that since homosexual people could not have children naturally, they were against the natural order Continue reading Question on Homosexuality
Question: Derek, you have stated that discipline and diligence are congruent with Tao, while indifference and apathy are not in keeping with the Tao as found in Chinese Culture. Can you elaborate on that? Wouldn’t discipline and diligence lead to Continue reading Diligence and Discipline
Question: Derek, is it possible for a scientist to believe in the Tao? Answer: Yes. Some scientists already do, but they may not have a name for it, or they may call it by a different name. This doesn’t matters Continue reading Science and the Tao
Question: Derek, what is the best way for me to respond when someone says something harmless, like “It is so annoying when that happens! Right?” I know from your teaching that it would not be in accordance with the Tao Continue reading Personal Communication
Question: Derek, you often speak of dynamic balance. What does it mean exactly? Answer: Dynamic balance refers to a real-world situation where you make constant adjustments to move closer to the point of equilibrium. Think of a trained seal balancing Continue reading Dynamic Balance
Question: Derek, why do we need to practice or cultivate anything in the Tao? By definition, the Tao is everywhere, so why do we need to do anything at all when we are already immersed in it at all times, Continue reading Immersed in the Tao
