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cloud-soul in dragon ball The Cloud-Soul in Dragon Ball

Discover the cloud-soul in Dragon Ball! What is the cloud-soul? What is its purpose? How is it portrayed? And where did Toriyama receive his inspiration?

jalen super saiyans are real Super Saiyans are Real

On Feb 14, 2012 a young boy named Jalen tried to turn into a Super Saiyan on film and then posted it on YouTube. The video instantly went viral!

goku anger child rage Anger and Focus in Dragon Ball

In Dragon Ball, pain sharpens focus. Comfort dulls it. Anger and pain narrow the mind. Compassion and tolerance broaden the mind.

goku endures suffering dbz Suffering and Solution

What is the cause and solution of suffering? This simple poem may shed light on this important question.

super saiyan goku zenkai power Divine Combat – Zenkai Power

The Zenkai Power chapter delves into Dragon Ball martial arts and traditional cultivation practices of East Asia.

dragon ball z goku endurance Stop Feeding the Beast – A Lesson on Forbearance

To ultimately ascend to your highest level, you must let go of your desires. To do this, you must endure the unendurable.

goku smile dbz “I Do Not Know” and Ascension

To drop preconceived notions and step back is to open our mind to greater wisdom, to enlighten to principles and standards above our current position.


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The Dao of Dragon Ball website and book series reveals the culture, history, and fandom of the world's most-recognized Japanese cartoon and comic. It is written by Dragon Ball Scholar Derek Padula.

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