Shentegrity: Wu-Wei

Artist’s Rendering: 2022

 

“There are three treasures I hold close to my heart: compassion, humility, and moderation” - LauTzu

Taoism is intrinsically connected to the principles of gravity and its dynamic utilization across dimensions. At its core lies the concept of Wu-Wei, a cipher through which alchemists, such as myself, discern the observer's position within any three-body problem. This contemplation aligns with the triadic forces of Jing (essence), Chi (energy), and Shen (spirit)—corresponding to the X, Y, and Z axes—defining the dimensions through which we navigate and observe.

Shentegrity: The Geometry of Taoist Consciousness

Shentegrity embodies the structural geometry of Taoist principles. Rooted in:

  • The Summer Constellation (a celestial anchor),

  • The Lo Shu Grid (as a multidimensional array),

  • And the Virtues of Compassion, Moderation, and Humility,

Shentegrity forms a model of consciousness where Wu-Wei transcends friction from gravity, space, and time. It is a state of flow where all dimensions coalesce harmoniously, mirroring the Taoist adage:
"The Tao that can be named is not the Tao."
"Know the White; stick to the Black."

Mapping the Cosmos and Consciousness

Taoist alchemy employs a wealth of systems and mappings, weaving together microcosmic and macrocosmicunderstanding:

  • Bagua: Eight trigrams that reflect universal patterns.

  • Sexagenary Cycle: The 60-year celestial rhythm aligning heaven and earth.

  • Lo Shu Grid: A numerical map of dimensional balance and transformation.

  • I Ching: The Book of Changes, a dynamic tool of divination and philosophy.

  • Weidan (Outer Alchemy) and Neidan (Inner Alchemy): Processes of refining external and internal harmonies.

  • Feng Shi: The art of spatial balance and orientation.

In these mappings, three specific frameworks emerge as a trinity of No-Things:

  1. Lo Shu Divination: The dynamic interaction of numbers as forces of change.

  2. Neidan: Inner alchemy as the transformative journey of Jing, Chi, and Shen.

  3. Neijing Tu: The "Chart of the Inner Warp," depicting the human body as a microcosm of the cosmos.

Quantum and Astrophysics as Mirror States

This trinity dissolves the necessity of the third dimension, allowing quantum physics and astrophysics to function as mirror states. Through this lens:

  • Human consciousness becomes the pivot, bridging the micro and macro scales.

  • Wu-Wei, as a state of effortless action, reflects the dynamic equilibrium where gravity, space, and time dissolve into the Tao.

Taoist wisdom thus unfolds as a dimensional alignment, transcending conventional frameworks and revealing the boundless interplay of form, energy, and emptiness. This paradigm honors the Taoist reverence for No-Things, enabling new insights into the symmetries of existence.