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Pacifism as essential to Taoism
Martial arts movies love to quote Taoist texts to give the impression of wisdom. The viewer gets the idea that kung-fu and karate fighters are […]
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The reason for the paradoxes in Taoism
Western thought is based on the logical principles identified by Aristotle (384-322 BC). We routinely look for connections between premises, so that we can draw […]
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What makes Taoism unique
It happens often that the practitioners of certain ideologies, philosophies or doctrines will claim that theirs is superior to all others. Taoism does not claim […]
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Lightness as a major Taoist virtue
While Western culture prompts us to do our utmost, achieve the maximum, and rise the highest, Taoism preaches lightness as a lifestyle. Chapter 9 of […]
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The Taoist philosophy and its benefits
I can summarise in five words the benefits that I draw from Taoism: a strong sense of direction. The Tao Te Ching enables me to […]
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Self-preservation as a priority in Taoism
Eastern philosophical literature seldom mentions survival or self-preservation as one of the main beliefs in Taoism. In fact, neither Lao-Tzu (sixth century BC), nor Yang-Tzu […]
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The main beliefs in Taoism
In contrast to established religions and ideologies, Taoism does not possess a credo. There is no list of beliefs that Taoists need to learn by […]
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The main lesson from the Tao Te Ching
I am sure that neither Lao-Tzu (sixth century BC) nor Yang- Tzu (fourth century BC) were expecting anyone to learn the principles of Taoism in […]
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Key ideas from the Tao Te Ching explained
I can easily tell a real Taoist from someone who is not. The differentiating factor is the feeling of harmony that the Taoist exudes at […]
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Taoism for beginners: Lao-Tzu and Chuang-Tzu
If I had to explain Taoism in a minute, I would emphasize the principle of non-action, that is, the paradox that, on many occasions, doing […]
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