WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Tao (or Dao) is hard to define but is sometimes understood as the way of the universe. Taoism teaches that all living creatures ought to live in a state of harmony with the universe, and the energy found in it. Ch’i, or qi, is the energy present in and guiding everything in the universe.

Detailed explanation-2: -Healthy human life could flourish only in accord with Dao>-nature, simplicity, a free-and-easy approach to life. The early Daoists taught the art of living and surviving by conforming with the natural way of things; they called their approach to action wuwei (literally, “no-action"), action modeled on nature.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Dao is the origin of everything and the ultimate aim of all Daoists. The Dao is Heaven, Earth and Humanity. The Dao cannot be defined because it exists beyond all forms. In the words of the great Daoist sage, Lao Zi: ‘That which can be named is not the true Dao’.

Detailed explanation-4: -In Daoism, everything is composed of two opposite forces known as Yin and Yang. The two forces are in constant struggle within everything. When they reach harmony, the energy of life is created. Someone who understands this point will not exploit nature, but will treat it well and learn from it.

Detailed explanation-5: -Daoists speak of a harmony among all aspects of nature, and say “Heaven and earth and I live together.” The harmony in nature is illustrated in the balance between such things as water and mountains.