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In this clip from the pilot episode, Caine (David Carradine) is discussing life with a fellow expatriate. Their discussion touches on the unity of opposites, which is symbolised in Taoism as the yin-yang. The yin-yang is the most important concept in Taoism. Caine also compares the Tao with water in this conversation. Water is a great analogy for the Tao since all life depends on water, yet water always takes the lowest position. Water would rather take the easy path around a mountain, than to force it's way through. Nothing is softer than water, but given enough time water will wear down the hardest rock and cut the deepest ravines. Curiously, this is on

Meditation Lowers Risk of Hypertension: Study
A new study suggests that transcendental meditation technique not only cultivates an inner quiet, but also helps melt away stress, anxiety and depression in youngsters that can cause hypertension.Dr David Haaga, co-author of the study and professor of psychology at American University in Washington, D.C. stated, "The Transcendental Meditation Program, a widely-used standardized program to reduce stress, showed significant decreases in blood pressure and improved mental health in young adults at risk for hypertension."In an effort to evaluate the effect of transcendental meditation on psychological distress and high blood pressure in college students, the researchers

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In this clip from the pilot episode, a teenaged Kwai Chang Caine (Keith Carradine) asks his Shaolin masters how to deal with force. They respond by telling young Caine to avoid aggression wherever possible. Master Kan takes this idea further by introducing the Taoist concept of wu-wei. This is the practice of achieving more by flowing with nature, rather than using unnecessary force.

Transcendental Meditation: At-Risk College Students Reduce High Blood Pressure
The Transcendental Meditation® technique may be an effective method to reduce blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and anger among at-risk college students, according to a new study to be published in the American Journal of Hypertension, December 2009."The Transcendental Meditation Program, a widely-used standardized program to reduce stress, showed significant decreases in blood pressure and improved mental health in young adults at risk for hypertension," said David Haaga, PhD, co-author of the study and professor of psychology at American University in Washington, D.C.This study was conducted at American University with 298 university students randomly allocated

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In this clip from the pilot episode, Master Kan explains how difficult tasks can be achieved by drawing on inner strength. In Taoism this is called 'chi'.