Shao Yong Quotes
Shao Yong was a Chinese Neo-Confucian philosopher of the Northern Song dynasty and one of the founding figures of the new Confucian metaphysics that would shape East Asian thought for the next eight centuries. His Supreme Principles Governing the World developed an ambitious philosophy of numerical cosmology, in which the patterns of the I Ching are unfolded into a comprehensive account of the rise and fall of cosmic and historical cycles. The quotes below are attributed to Shao Yong, organized by topic.
Shao Yong on Freedom
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“If yogis are to come to the realization of the interconnectedness of life, then we must free ourselves from the conditioning that has caused us to think it is all right to exclude all the other animals from our own goals of peace, freedom, and happiness. … By working to alleviate the suffering of animals you are working at the cause level of human suffering.”
Sharon Gannon on Veganism”, in JivamuktiYoga.com (16 November 2016) .
Shao Yong on God
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“Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and Soul , coauthored with David Life (New York: Ballantine Books, 2002), p. 65 .”
Some people, many who profess to be yogis , argue that vegetarianism is not a healthful diet for everyone. We agree that vegetarianism is not for everybody; it is only for those who desire happiness and peace. It is definitely a must for those who are interested in enlightenment.
Shao Yong on Happiness
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“Some people, many who profess to be yogis , argue that vegetarianism is not a healthful diet for everyone. We agree that vegetarianism is not for everybody; it is only for those who desire happiness and peace. It is definitely a must for those who are interested in enlightenment.”
Jivamukti Yoga: Practices for Liberating Body and Soul , coauthored with David Life (New York: Ballantine Books, 2002), p. 65 . -
“Jivamukti Yoga is a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings. Jivamukti is a Sanskrit word that means to live liberated in joyful, musical harmony with the Earth. The Earth does not belong to us—we belong to the Earth. Let us celebrate our connection to life by not enslaving animals and exploiting the Earth, and attain freedom and happiness for ourselves in the process. For surely, the best way to uplift our own lives is to do all we can to uplift the lives of others. Go vegan !”
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Shao Yong on Knowledge
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“When we have a choice it is always best to choose kindness. Veganism is simply the kinder choice.”
An Interview With World-Renowned Yogini Sharon Gannon” by Alicia Silverstone, in TheKindLife.com (17 September 2014) . -
“Sharon Gannon on Veganism”, in JivamuktiYoga.com (16 November 2016) .”
If yogis are to come to the realization of the interconnectedness of life, then we must free ourselves from the conditioning that has caused us to think it is all right to exclude all the other animals from our own goals of peace, freedom, and happiness. … By working to alleviate the suffering of animals you are working at the cause level of human suffering.
Shao Yong on Mind
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Attributed to Shao Yong:
“The mind that quietly observes is the mind that sees most truly.”
Shao Yong on Nature
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“The numbers of the Book of Changes are the bones on which the world is hung.”
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“Heaven, earth, and man are three layers of one continuous pattern.”
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“There are no events; there are only configurations of the changes.”
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“An Interview With World-Renowned Yogini Sharon Gannon” by Alicia Silverstone, in TheKindLife.com (17 September 2014) .”
When we have a choice it is always best to choose kindness. Veganism is simply the kinder choice. -
“To be a joyful vegan in the world today is to become involved in the most radical, positive, political revolution ever. A fork can be a weapon of mass destruction or an instrument of peace. Everything a vegan eats or consumes reflects a choice that takes into account the well-being of others rather than just ourselves—and that is a big difference. Each one of us can make a huge difference by choosing not to eat animals. By choosing kindness over cruelty, we contribute to the sustainability of our planet Earth and can even change the destiny of our species and all the species on Earth.”
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“To become a vegan is by far the best way we have at this time in history to contribute to peace on Earth. Being a vegan in the world today is to be involved in a nonviolent, direct-action protest against cruelty and an affirmation of kindness.”
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Shao Yong on Time
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Attributed to Shao Yong:
“He who would understand history must first read the alternation of yin and yang.”