The Tao of Kung Fu #2- "All creatures are one with nature."

In this clip from the pilot episode, young Caine is being instructed by Master Kan on the unity of all things. In the Shaolin tradition, harmony between mind and body is achieved by reflecting the grace seen in the animal kingdom. Master Kan reminds us that discord is something only known to man; since in nature there is only ever harmony between the species.

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 oneness, please visit my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/TaoFAQ

Also check out the interview I did on the "I am Caine" blog:
http://kwaichangcaine.blogspot.com/2008/04/yin-yang-nature-interview.html

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[surfgrrl78]

Thank you for posting this. "Master Shun" was my dad. :)

[yinyangnature]

@surfgrrl78 You must be very proud of him. Was your father a Kung Fu Master? How did he come to be in this scene?

[NambiarGireesh]

Same thing happens here. Donno why, I love to watch this clip again and again. My eyes get filled with tears. Every time I learn something new from this clip. Words cannot communicate the feeling. I've started realizing that the conflicts in mind are nothing but a wrong perception of inherent harmony.

[yinyangnature]

@NambiarGireesh I'm very happy to hear that you get so much from this video. May you continue to find wisdom on the Path.

[RedCrescentDemon]

Every time I see these videos, even if it's the same video over and over again, it's like I'm relearning it. Tears of joy and a refreshed understanding flows every time. *sigh*. I love this stuff.

[yinyangnature]

That's so good to hear my friend!

[flashandshan]

there is nothing like this on television anymore. i loved watching this as a child, i know it influenced my beliefs and view of life. it introduced me to taoism.

only a TV show but wow...

now at least we have american idol...

bwahahahahahaha!

peace

[warrior350es]

If you live your life by the philosophy of the Tao I don't see where you can go wrong.

[2degucitas]

I always thought this boy was beautiful.

[janko008975]

and from panda we learn to eat

[xmlenigma]

@yinyangnature - I'd really like to add all these videos to my iPod & Laptop to watch when I'm offline. I'd appreciate if you could uoload/ or torrent this for me. I am outside the US now, so wont be able to get access to the media as well. Please do let me know.

[zipper179]

I would be going for my shodan, 2 months after this aired. This show actually made me proud, that I was a martial arts student.. The character, Caine, showed that, in the end, violence is a no-win situation, even if one is the right.. I'd found that the longer I trained, the more I was likely to use restraint.. Or, as the song, 'The Gambler' states: "Know when to walk away; Know when to run.."

[ATG0009]

Thanks for this video....it also brings me back to my childhood and school years.

I was....am....and ...will ..continue to be a fan of "kung fu" and Taoism.

[Stevekungfu]

This clip fills me with emotion and nostalgia... this is where it all started for me back in 1973 my journey began.

[Stevekungfu]

@NambiarGireesh Nice comment, love it!