The Tao caused the creation of the universe.
The Tao is the energy that flows through all life.
The Tao surrounds everyone in the form of nature.
Everyone must observe and reflect on nature to find enlightenment.
An adherent’s goal is to become one with the Tao.
Everything in the universe is the Tao.
The many gods are manifestations of the one Tao.
Everything is cyclical.
Each person must nurture the Tao or 3 bodily energies (Jing, Ch’i, Shen) through activities such as exercise and meditation.
One should be prudent and think before acting.
People are inherently good.
Follow the art of wu wei: let nature take its course.
All followers are called upon to develop these three characteristics:
Compassion / Love
Simplicity / Moderation
Patience / Humility
2006-12-05 05:54:00 · 19 answers · asked by Sean 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thank you for posting the question. I was unaware of the beleifs of it. It is not for me but thanks anyway for the information
2006-12-05 05:56:40 · answer #1 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Know the strength of man,
But keep a woman's care!
Be the stream of the universe!
Being the stream of the universe,
Ever true and unswerving,
Become as a little child once more.
Know the white,
But keep the black!
Be an example to the world!
Being an example to the world,
Ever true and unwavering,
Return to the infinite.
Know honor,
Yet keep humility.
Be the valley of the universe!
part of chap -28
Everyone should at least read it with an open mind.
2006-12-05 06:06:33 · answer #2 · answered by Just Wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Raymond Smullyan's "The Tao is Silent" surely is the most accessible and best book resource on Taoism. Also, check into Alan Watts and his books/lectures on the subject.
2006-12-05 06:02:47 · answer #3 · answered by grantisu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all sounds like a lot of common sense and a great way to live your life but why does it have to rely on belief in some supernatural entity? If we all embraced the three (six?) characteristics the world would be a much better place.
2006-12-05 06:07:18 · answer #4 · answered by Ted T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
~~~ JJ ,,, When I denounced christianity as my personal philosophy, at age 17, I started studying Taoism and Zen Buddhism. As I was very skilled from a child in the Japanese martial art of Aikido(The most Spiritually Oriented Style or tied with the Chinese Style of Qi Gong Kung Fu), this Intellectual and Spiritual Understanding of The Universe is what Crystallized "It" for me. But please not to forget the old Chinese Proverb of ,,,"The Path is known to each who finds it." For many, The Dogma of Organized Religion unfortunately satisfies them spiritually and their Soul is not yet Mature enough to comprehend the deeper, Esoteric aspects of Life,,, we march to our own drummer. ,,,And it is beholden upon us to practice the very tenets you suggest as "the three characteristics" in which to assist our fellow Man in our Collective Conscience,,, just as the Hindu's Bhoddisattva fullfills his role upon his Rebirth.
2006-12-05 06:46:39 · answer #5 · answered by Sensei TeAloha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes sounds good. Can you reccomend a good book that has an overview of taoism that is readable, contains some historical info and is not overly wordy or complicated?
2006-12-05 05:57:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I could not argue with the fallen angel.
2016-05-22 21:38:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you really mean that and meditate properly on humility
2006-12-05 05:56:57 · answer #8 · answered by royce r 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I pitty the fool who wears a Christmas hat.
2006-12-05 05:56:30 · answer #9 · answered by papadego 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hey, man hey. Keep that down. You cant start pushing it out there like that. You'll spoil it.
2006-12-05 05:56:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You combine that with Christianity, and you've got yourself a deal.
2006-12-05 05:58:43 · answer #11 · answered by jinenglish68 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋