It was created in China and Lao-Tzu was a person who showed and experienced it. Tao Te Ching is the main text of Daoism. Includes philosophy, mysticism, consideration and lyrics. Daoism focuses in detail on the connection between humanity and the world. The essential idea of Chinese philosophy, Dao, can be literally translated as “path,” “way,” “road,” or “method.” It has three meanings: the way of ultimate reality, the way of the universe, and the way of human life. People cannot perceive the Dao in its first concept. It cannot even be understood in an obvious way, since its idea is too enormous and vast for the human mind. In the later perspective of Dao, it is the way of the universe, the standard, the rhythm, the power in everything. In the third sense, it indicates the way of life of people. These paths of Daoism are united. Daoists cannot practice one without experiencing all three. There are three approaches to Daoism. The first is philosophical. Try to retain the ch'e by consuming it efficiently. It's more of an approach to life, so it can be used widely. The next one is psychophysical. Following it, Taoists try not only to consume, but also to increase the amount of ch'e. It can be done with the help of a diet (a wide range of Chinese foods and herbs), martial arts (psychophysical disciplines) and meditation (yoga). The latest approach is religious Daoism. It is mainly based on Chinese folk religions. This approach was heavily influenced by Buddhism. Lao-Tzu was accepted as a deity by his followers. The main idea of Philosophical Daoism is to live life flowing slowly and effortlessly. The purpose of life is stated in the idea of the Tao Te Ching: “The way to do is to be” (Smith 198). In this sense, no action is necessary. Human life is compared to a stream of water. It adapts to its surroundings and tries to find the
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