Loading...The Tao – becoming one with the rhythms of the universe
Taoism, or Daoism, is a philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasises living in harmony with the Tao. The Tao is a fundamental idea in most Chinese philosophical schools; in Taoism, however, it denotes the principle that is the source, pattern and substance of everything that exists. Taoism differs from Confucianism by not emphasising rigid rituals and social order, but is similar in the sense that it is a teaching about the various disciplines for achieving “perfection” by becoming one with the unplanned rhythms of the universe called “the way” or “tao”. Taoist ethics vary depending on the particular school, but in general tend to emphasise wu wei, “naturalness”, simplicity, spontaneity, and the Three Treasures: 慈 “compassion”, 儉 “frugality”, and 不敢為天下先 “humility”.
This rape victim, describes why Tao isn’t the way. https://www.reddit.com/r/atheism/comments/z1zqr/my_story_why_i_believe_taoism_warrants_our_utter/
two sides to every story/sword
Been there, done that. Can make you feel happier in yourself but doesn’t help solve any of the world’s real problems. I guess it isn’t supposed to though.
This is a good place to start, but then you need the internet to fine-tune with the natural world. hmm