The upper part of the γ refers to the spiritual qualities we may have. The left part of the Gamma Tao symbol continues to stand for our emotional side and the right part for our rational side. This creative process is expressed in the loop of the gamma stroke. Our rational side can contribute to find this response and also establish the just proportions for it. We need to turn them around to find a human and creative response to them. Most situations we face in our lives hit us first in our emotional side. In the Gamma Tao symbol this difficulty is expressed in the way the outgoing gamma stroke meets a closed part of the circle. In most religious traditions the need to transcend the ego plays an important role. As living human beings we need to accept what is given to us (the good and the not so good), process all this within our potentials and then transcend ourselves (and our egos) to give back the best that we can do. Life is a process of receiving and giving. The hand-drawn gamma itself stands for the process of receiving and giving. The Gamma Tao circle however is open to emphasize that an open mind is essential to the Gamma Tao. Most versions of the Zen ensō are closed. Within the Zen tradition ensō also symbolizes enlightenment, strength, elegance and emptiness. The open circle hints at the Zen circle ( ensō, 円相) that expresses a moment when the mind is free to let the body create. Therefore the Greek letter γ (gamma) is now written in a single and fluent stroke, inspired by Eastern calligraphy. The new Gamma Tao symbol represents spontaneity.
The profound wisdom of Indigenous and African traditions will continue to be a major source of inspiration. Actually it aims to stand for much more than that: a basic, interfaith and open world philosophy of life. The Gamma Tao is set to be a perfect blend of Eastern and Western philosophies of life. This is also reflected in the name “Gamma Tao” that I will use more and more going forward. Without theory there is no practice, so both symbols will continue to have their function. The new Gamma Tao emphasizes practice and spontaneity. The “classic” gamma way symbol will not disappear. This new symbol marks an important step in the continuous transformation of the gamma philosophy.
The gamma way symbol has a new fresh appearance.
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