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From: gilstrap@swbatl.sbc.com (3929)
Newsgroups: soc.religion.eastern
Subject: Taoism: is life an illusion?
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Date: 16 Mar 90 14:31:55 GMT
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>From what I know of Taoism, it does not take the position that (for example)
Hinduism does.  Namely, Hinduism (apparently) considers life as we commonly
know it to be an illusion which we must overcome in order to reach nirvana
(please correct my misunderstandings).  On the other hand, Taoism seems to
aim for the same end point ("one-ness" with the universe) but seems to take a
more positive attitude towards the experiences we may have on the journey.
Perhaps this is all semantics.... :-).

Now that I've probably gotten it all wrong, I'm looking forward to the
responses... :-)

Just as a side note: I am *extremely* glad that this news group was formed,
and I am also glad that it is moderated (since the unmoderated groups are
so flame-infested and religious issues are particularly touchy for many people).

Thanks,
Brian R. Gilstrap
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