What are three important ideas about Taoism/Daoism other than man and natural balance, his main philosophy, and Tap Te Cheng. Also internet sites are welcomed if specific.
2007-01-23 13:49:19 · 6 answers · asked by linkielock 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sorry! i mean Tao Te Cheng
2007-01-23 14:48:47 · update #1
If I point to the moon for you, you won't be seeing the moon - you'll be seeing my finger.
The Tao that can be described is not the true Tao.
"The way which can be uttered, is not the eternal Way.
The name which can be named, is not the eternal Name.
The Chinese word Dao can mean a process or a path, but not an entity. It is only to be followed, not to be worshipped. Dao merely means the natural way of the universe. Being one with the Dao does not indicate an union with an eternal spirit in the Hindu sense, but merely live with the change and accept the way of nature; that of impermanence and flexibility."
2007-01-23 14:26:16 · answer #1 · answered by catrionn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, no wikipedia. Or google, even (although it is a more reliable site that wiki). Suggest you try the best resource site yet. It's called a "library". Remember those? You know, real books?. I have one translation of the Tao myself, but the best one I found (although I don't think it covers sites) is by Sam Hamill, who is both a poet and a historian. His translation is a delight to read and his introduction is a quite comprehensive history of Taoism (and how Taoism was a major influence in Zen Buddhism). Very worthwhile. And it's relatively recent, I found it in my own library quite readily. Blessings on your Journey!
2016-03-28 23:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I really know about Taoism is that there is no god to be worshipped, but it's more like the Force from Star Wars.
2007-01-23 14:26:30 · answer #3 · answered by Rapunzel XVIII 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before there was anything there was the way.
The way is not describable, If you try to describe it all you get is a description of what somebody thinks is the way.
If you are studying the way you are not following the way.
Do without trying.
2007-01-23 13:58:07 · answer #4 · answered by U-98 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very important to look after your feet and toes. If you get overly obsessed with your toes, its called, Toeaism.
2007-01-23 13:55:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
dont know
2007-01-23 13:52:05 · answer #6 · answered by Maurice H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋