The Tao of Kung Fu #15 - "The soul only records growth."

[metalhanded]

i'll be 31 soon and not once have i ever seen this show on tv. i've always wanted to see it. but it might teach people something and they cant have that...brought beavis&butthead back though. i'm tired of this anti-intellect that seems to be everywhere now. everywhere in america at least.

[jamesarongray]

heavy

[DavelovesRealMusic]

The Soul only records growth...knowing that at all times..is sometimes difficult.

[johnnyray1717]

I love this Tao of Kung Fu. As always, Words to Take to Heart.

[geonerd]

One of the most touching scenes in the entire series.

[CrankDATdance56]

Best show ever

[PhantomGiz]

"Knowing what you truly loved is never lost." I love the spirtually side of Kung Fu. :)

[mercian7]

I had a teacher, i was very lucky, he was my Father.

[yinyangnature]

@mercian7 Indeed. The wisdom of our late fathers live on within us.

[Jonnyeth]

@yinyangnature The same is for me. The children pick up the wisdom imparted to them by their parents, and build upon it. My Dad has traversed as far as he can. Now it's my turn 'till I one day have children and pass what wisdom I have to them. The continuation of the eternal way.

[mercian7]

@mercian7

Thank you I miss him so much.

Thank you so much for posting these clips that teach so much.

[dharmaseed]

I have a friend who's sister is grieving the loss of her child. I hope that passing this video along will bring her some comfort.

[TaoFAQ]

@dharmaseed Yes, passing on this video may help. A warm hug and a sympathetic ear may also be very beneficial.

[TurquoiseLamp]

Perhaps when someone you care for is physically with you, you mainly have the dualistic connection. So you see yourself and the other as separate. But after their death, there is no more you and them: instead there is only you, but with that person's memories, influence, inspiration etc, as a part of who you are. Therefore the perceived dualism has vanished, and you are closer in some ways.

[Bunchu]

A cruel but weird coincidence, after I saw this clip a few hours later I was told of some friend of mine who got murdered by robbers, perhaps a message from the universe?

[dullsvillain]

Chief Dan George is like a force of nature.... how nice that this clip is here!

[OneEyedJack1970]

Deep.

[MadMoneyGirl]

I used to watch this many years ago and never finished an episode without learning something that had true meaning for me.

Thank you yinyangnature for uploading this clip....truly a beautiful message.

[yinyangnature]

@MadMoneyGirl Thank you. You're experiences of Kung Fu are very similar to mine.

[HeruPtahImhotep]

@MadMoneyGirl Yes mine too. Best American TV I ever saw

[maximushuts]

No TV show before or since matches the great Kung Fu.

[LeaveMeAlone99a]

Very sad commentary from the chief and a deep/profound message from Master Kan.

This whole clip takes me back to a similar conversation I had a time ago with a what people would call a Native American "Shaman." But He wouldn't have called himself that.

Thank You very much for this post!

[yinyangnature]

People that see beyond separate material existence have been called many things throughout the ages. Shamans, mystics, sages, Saints, Yogis, Lamas, Buddhas, to name just a few. These days we would simply call them philosophers and in the case of people like Albert Einstein and Neils Bohr, theoretical physicists. In the end all these people were able to see past the illusion of solidness and see the fundamental emptiness that unites everything as One.

[metalictempest]

Yingyangnature, I am happy that you included such scientists in your analysis, many people over look the fact that the reason some scientists seek knowledge is the same reason many philosophers have sought wisdom. We wish to understand what is beyond ourselves.

[yinyangnature]

Thank you my friend. I too am just as much a scientist as I am a man of Tao. For the Ego-less Fundamental Truth is the Ego-less Fundamental Truth regardless of how it is encountered.

[WickdPerfekT]

...amazed.

[yinyangnature]

All that ever stands in our way is our own ego. Without it we could all experience life and death as the chief does in this extremely moving clip.

[puesnue]

Chief Dan George!

[fernandesfran]

Carradine brings immense realism to his part in this show. It is like such a man - Caine, actually existed. Wonderful!

[rambeafer]

Excellent!!! Thank you!

[MurrowSon]

If only more people had the wisdom of the end scene here. One of my favorites, too, and Kung Fu is the best overall show of all time to me. I watched it religiously and now have all of them on DVD.

Too bad Carradine had to die in such a way, no matter what the actual truth was.

[aprietov18]

I have no more words to add to your comment, MurrowSon, just like if they were my words and I own it on DVD, too.

[MurrowSon]

My mom just passed away last week, so it has particular significance for me right now. I'm actually going to use almost the exact quote in my eulogy.

[aprietov18]

My condolences for your recent loss MurrowSon , may this wisdom bring inner peace to your soul and relieve your grief as much as it is possible

[MusicMan20061210]

I was at a dinner once on the reservation where Chief Dan George lived...One long table for everybody...And he was sitting at the opposite side of the table and slightly to the side...It's a nice memory I have.

[oslg7005]

se pueden encontrar estos videos en español?

[yinyangnature]

Sí, el DVDs tiene subtítulos españoles.

[solitudeseeker]

This is the only television show from my childhood that still lingers. May it always be so.

[repelghosts]

Chief Dan Gerorge and David are now together in Heaven.

I met the Chief in 1973 when I was 14 yrs.

Not knowing I would also meet Mr. Carradine here in Toronto while working on the film crew for The Legend,Bless from all of us ,from the city you called 'my second home'...Tears and profound sadness..we will do our best.

Rest well love,

Gemma and the entire crew at head office.

[fosterssucks]

I really liked this. i know it was a tv show but there is alot of spiritual wisdom in it

[cuttheego]

we are thirsty for such wisdom

[yinyangnature]

I'm glad to hear it! This philosophy is call Taoism. You can find out more about it by checking out my webpage or Googling "Taoism, Tao or Taoist".

[Loveall02]

This was a very poignant clip. What a great actor. The subtleties he added to the character of Caine were phenomenal. Thanks yinyangnature for posting the different Tao teachings with clips from one of, if not the best TV show of all time.

[yinyangnature]

Thank you. This is one of my favourite scenes also.

[jgstargazer]

1:08---1:49 so true of David Carradine's life, we will miss you.

[blessingsinfinity]

God bless him David Carridine s spirit lives on in all who he inspired with his wise nature and words i grew up with his inspiration his journey i will never forget him

[comelunch103]

I remember waiting for this show every nigth..god bless him..

[MrVorudo]

"Because our soul does not keep time. It merely records growth."

May David rest in peace.

[FacultyFan]

RIP

[psychicwhoosh]

When you think of it, Kung Fu, had very little action in it. It would seem strange that kids would gravitate to it, especially when you view it through the eyes of today's instant gratification junkies. But when I watch these clips, I realize what it is. We were on a spiritual journey with Caine. The show activated something important in us, something receptive to its message. I remember how calming the show was. Each episode was a kind of mediation. Thanks for posting these.

[yinyangnature]

I think you nailed it beautifully! Well said.

[Methos2560]

It is True what is written those who profoundly influence us even if their time with us is Brief there Inspiration is Eternal, David Carridine's Spirit is moved on to the next journey but his Influence is Eternal through his words and movies and tv shows he lived his life with Passion and Acceptence of both sides of his Nature, He will be Truly Missed...

[aprietov18]

does anybody know who wrote the scripts for this show ??

[yinyangnature]

From what I can pertain, the main story was sourced from a wide variety of writers. However, the Taoist philosophical content was written by a team of researches and the series producers.

[aprietov18]

thank you very much , yingyangnature

[MurrowSon]

Bruce Lee actually created Kung Fu, with the intention of him playing Caine.

In the series, there was one main writer who wrote much of the good stuff. Next time I watch a few episodes, I'll check.

[Eikinkloster]

"Bruce Lee actually created Kung Fu,"

He might have come up with the concept. It's hiw widow's version of the facts, denied by the show's producers Anyhow, what we've grown to love in the show is what Bruce never managed to represent: Serenity. Carradine was a much better actor than Lee would ever be.

[gangaji1999]

this is aewsome''';, was my favorite t.v., show long ago too''';;peace*****

[gomergilligan]

this was so cool - great piece.

[doctorw2]

i cant help but, shed tears everytime i see this.

[aprietov18]

likewise, doctorw2 , it is indeed a deeply touching scene.

[mainestategop]

From what is probably one of the best episodes of Kung fu. The end is spectacular in its wisdom on dying.

[Chatham50]

What a wonderful reflection on death and its meaning for those who survive!

[walkingbear56]

Two beautiful ways of walking through the world, the Eastern Tao and the Native American.

Chief Dan George (Geswanouth Slahoot) of the Salish Peoples was in his 70s when he appeared here. If you get a chance to read his "Lament for Confederation", you will be blessed.

[BertrandDeBorn]

Thanks for the Chief Dan George reference. I looked it up, nice :-) Do you know of Chief Seattle's Speech in 1854? Ok, some debate on whether it was really Chief Seattle but all the same it is a beautiful text.

(Sorry about the first posting attempt, PEBKAC troubles with a Belgian keyboard, German locale and English text, yeah, I know...)

[redtortoise76]

Thank you for posting, I am deeply in love with this show