Emergence Magazine Podcast Breath-Space and Seed-Time – David Hinton
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Dec 10, 2024 David Hinton, an acclaimed poet and translator, beautifully intertwines ancient Chinese cosmology with modern science's understanding of space-time. He encourages listeners to see time as a living present, rather than a fleeting river. Hinton explores the sacred bond between humanity and nature, emphasizing the importance of breath in our existence. His vibrant poetic narrative invites contemplation on our origins and the cyclical nature of life, ultimately leading to a profound connection with the cosmos.
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Space-Time and Yuzhou
- Space-time, a concept from modern science, translates literally to yuzhou, a foundational concept in ancient Chinese cosmology.
- Yuzhou portrays the cosmos as a living, breath-infused expanse, a seed-time home.
Cosmos as a Living Tissue
- The cosmos is a constantly moving, changing, and generative tissue, both subjective and objective.
- It's perpetually transforming, burgeoning forth from an emptiness at its own heart.
Dragon and the Cosmos
- The dragon, a symbol of constant transformation, shapes itself into all things.
- Humans, descended from dragons, are part of this living yuzhou cosmos.