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In Lifechanyuan terminology, LIFE (capitalized) refers to the ontological essence of existence — the soul/antimatter structure that persists across incarnations — while life (lowercase) refers to the experiential stage of human existence in this world.

Taiji Thinking

【Entry Gateway】

Taiji Thinking is the sixth rung of the Eight Thinking Ladders — situated above Heart-Image Thinking and below Non-Form Thinking, it is the second step within the "subtraction phase" on the path toward higher spiritual realization. The essence of Taiji Thinking is: recognizing and skillfully applying the cosmic law of Yin–Yang dialectical unity. Laozi's thinking was Taiji Thinking, and the entire Tao Te Ching is its complete textual expression.

Taiji Thinking: recognizing the dialectical unity of opposites, the principle of Yin–Yang symmetry — that is Taiji Thinking.

— Xuefeng, Xuefeng Corpus · Vol. X04 Friendship Chapter · Paying Tribute to Mr. Qingfeng Bi

Core Position

In Lifechanyuan's cultivation route map, Taiji Thinking is the second rung of the subtraction phase (Heart-Image → Taiji → Non-Form → Hundun). Those with Taiji Thinking perceive the orderly operation of the universe's positive and negative energies and the well-ordered development of all things; they rarely need to consciously "think" — Yin and Yang flow naturally within their consciousness. Taiji Thinking is the realm of sages; those who possess it were great masters and wise philosophers in their previous lives.

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  • Eight Thinking Ladders — Taiji Thinking's coordinates in the complete thinking ladder system
  • Heart-Image Thinking — Fifth rung; the step preceding Taiji Thinking
  • Taiji — The cosmological definition of Taiji
  • Dao — Laozi, the Tao Te Ching, and their relationship with Taiji Thinking