The Tao of Kung Fu #6- "The wise always remain humble."

In this clip from the pilot episode, Kwai Chang Caine is now a man. As a child, Master Kan told Caine he would be ready to leave the temple when he could snatch a stone from his hand. After many years unifying body and mind, Caine now has the skill to do this. Master Kan's last words to Caine is to walk with his head bowed. Followers of the Tao know that pride and ego will always prevent the obtainment of virtue.

This video was taken from the 1970's TV series 'Kung Fu' (Created by Ed Spielman, Herman Miller and Jerry Thorpe). It is essentially an American Western set in the latter half of the 1800's, with an Eastern hero who has neither a gun or a horse. The story follows the adventures of Kwai Chang Caine (David Carradine); a nature loving Shaolin priest, who had recently fled China. He speaks softly but is no pushover. He lives humbly yet knows great contentment.

Each episode also takes the viewer back to Caine's childhood in the Shaolin temple. It is here under the instruction of the wonderfully charismatic Master Po (Keye Luke) and the stern yet loving Master Kan (Philip Ahn), young Caine (Radames Pera / Keith Carradine) learns the harmoniously balanced ways of Tao.

The teachings of the Shaolin was meticulously researched for the Kung Fu series. This makes Kung Fu one of the most authentic interpretations of Philosophical Taoism available in popular culture. I was therefore surprised to see no one else had presented selected scenes from Kung Fu as an introduction to the Taoist philosophy. This is one of about 30 clips I'll be posting here during 2008.

To learn more about Philosophical Taoism and humility, please visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/TaoFAQ

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[operationmongoose1]

I love these scenes in the temple. I try to carry myself like the Shaolin priests in this t.v. series everyday but it is not easy. When something bothers me, I have a difficult time letting it go. I need to work on inner peace. Thank you for uploading scenes from my favorite t.v. series.

[yinyangnature]

@operationmongoose1 Thank you for reminding me of the importance of "letting go" - something we all need to work on.

[yinyangnature]

@masterofpuppets75700

Often people display arrogance because of a deep seated inferiority complex. In this case ego takes over and wants to force the world to conform to what the individual finds the most comfortable.

Yet the most confident amongst us have great humility as they are always comfortable and accepting of things as they are. Their well controlled ego isn't struggling to control or make the world conform to personally held perceptions. I hope this explanation helps.

Namaste

Bobba

[Kalatiso]

his head may be bowed but his shoulders are straight

[berlin45ers]

@operationmongoose1 eckard tolle

[altha2008]

@FreekeeChakra Greed is the root of all evil not money

[altha2008]

@fu9955 I'm a chrstian. I do not like people using GOD for government office.

Thou shalt not use the Lord's name in vain does not just pretain to cursing. It is any

mis use of his name.

as for other religons buddest like these guys are more in spirt and mind with their false God then a lot of christians are with GOD

[fu9955]

I luv how people can paint a broad stroke against Christians...but if you do it against any other group then you're a racist. go blow urself loser! HAHAHA No one cares about your opinion! You must have daddy/mommy issues! need a hug? HAHAHAHHAA

[softballdog1]

my uncle created this.......no big deal (:

[MultiJman69]

THIS WAS SUCH A GREAT SHOW, WITH GREAT CHARACTERS. I LOVE DAVID CARRADINE, THIS IS THE ROLE THAT MADE HIM A LEGEND. HE HAS DONE A LOT OF THINGS, BUT HE WILL ALWAYS BE KWAI CHANG CAINE TO ME.

[SifuMcIlwrath]

brings back old memories as a kid when i used to watch the show..

[Dan4USCTroy]

if you put water in a tea pot it becomes a tea pot, if you put water in a cup, it becomes a cup, if you put water in a vase, it becomes a vase, be formless, be water my friend..

Sincerely

Bruce Lee

[altha2008]

too bed a lot of christians want apply the buddist sayings in the worship of GOD

but a lot of chirsitians let poltices, business, and their own greedy need come first