dao
- noun
- /daʊ/
- Specialized
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dao
- He draws on the idea that human emotions are the beginning of the Way (dao...) and are manifested in ritualistic aspects of daily life (lijie...).
They live through Wu and through the Dao in this situation.
- They live through Wu and through the Dao in this situation.
- Now virtue, the word TE in Dao De Ching Dao Tao means the way.
- Let yourself be lived by the Dao rather than attempting to live it.
- You know the Tao, it starts by saying, it starts by saying the, the, the Tao that you can say is not the eternal Dao.
- And this is the thing that Dao knows about is transparent secret.
- Epictetus, The Dao De Jiang, How to Win Friends and Influence People.
Examples
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And this is the thing that Dao knows about is transparent secret.
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Let yourself be lived by the Dao rather than attempting to live it.
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They live through Wu and through the Dao in this situation.
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Thus, exemplary persons lead (dao...) according to what is reliable.
Academic text (2016) -
Now virtue, the word TE in Dao De Ching Dao Tao means the way.
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That's, that's actually part of the Dao TE Ching, the uncarved block.
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In Chinese philosophy, understanding the dao helps one align with the natural order of the universe.
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Following the teachings of the dao can lead to a harmonious life filled with balance and peace.
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To grasp the essence of the dao, one must learn to observe and respect the connections between all things.
Synonyms
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A natural way or path that shows how the universe and life work
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dao comes from the Chinese character 道, which means 'way' or 'path'. So in Chinese thought the dao is the basic 'way' the universe works, and that is why it is seen as a guide for how people should live.