If one listens to some theoretical physicists these days, there is more than a hint of an inevitable intersection of science and spirituality. First Quantum Physics, and now Unified Field Theory and String Theory are attempting to understand and describe a universe where absolutely everything is connected in some still incomprehensible way. As a student and practitioner of Tantra this is sounding quite familiar. The ancient Tantric and Taoist masters devoted lifetimes to exploring this same essential territory.
Taoism shares its roots with Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, 5 Element Theory, and the philosophy of the interplay of Yin and Yang. Because Chinese Acupuncture has become increasingly familiar to Westerners, so too has this theory and application of Yin and Yang. It's not uncommon for people to describe everyday events in terms of Yin and Yang; nor is it unusual to read references to the balancing or harmonizing of these polar opposites in order to bring health and harmony to daily life. What is still more rare is to find cogent references to the Tantric version of the interplay of cosmic, pervasive duality. Ancient authentic Tantric cosmology and philosophy held a view somewhat similar to Taoism; the differences, however, are significant and noteworthy...
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