Periagoge
Scenario

When Taoist study groups split over interpretation and practice

Our meditation group has been studying the Tao Te Ching together for two years and now we're fracturing over interpretations — some of us see it as purely philosophical while others insist on the mystical elements, and the arguments are destroying the very peace and unity we came together to cultivate.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A community united in seeking wisdom finds itself divided by the very text that was meant to guide them toward oneness.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Daoism and Taoism?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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