tao

n. the natural order of the universe and the right way to live your life in harmony with it.

n. The absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order.

“In many ancient texts, the Tao is described as a flow that one should not resist.”

“Scholars of Eastern philosophy often debate the precise metaphysical nature of the Tao as both a transcendent source and an immanent force.”

n. the art or skill of doing something perfectly by following its natural essence.

n. The intuitive art or skill of performing a task in total harmony with the essential nature of the activity.

“The master chef spoke of the tao of cooking, where the knife moves without effort.”

“The essay explores the tao of calligraphy, arguing that true mastery requires the artist to disappear into the stroke of the brush.”

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