Scheduled October 29, 2010 Talk: Daoism - about the joy of being a useless being 7.30pm-9pm For more than 5000 years the wisdom of Daoism has enlivened China and its neighboring countries.  Its philosophical principles have influenced whole areas of political systems as well as medical, mathematical, astrological and spiritual teachings. They have brought about various types of nutrition science and kinetics, an outstanding form of martial art, music and fine arts as well as a culture of slowness. The essence of Daoism has arrived in China light as a feather from heaven. There is no use in trying to grasp it with rational thinking. For that reason in this talk about Daoism the sound and flavor beyond the words will be central. With the help of Daoist stories we will try to pervade our minds in order to open up to a different reality. When this is possible, the natural joy of being alive, without effort or use, can be found. Event with Katharina Graf