Taoism is a historical spiritual movement or a religion that sprouted and grew in the Far East. It focuses on discovering patterns of nature and applying them in the human experience. The ultimate goal is to live in absolute harmony with nature. To achieve that a person has to follow “the way” or Taoism and connect with the Tao, the source and sustainer of the universe
Its “holy book” that explains fundamental concepts is the Tao-te ching
Here are some small paragraphs from that book:
Passage 7
Heaven is long-enduring and earth continues long. The reason
why heaven and earth are able to endure and continue thus long is
because they do not live of, or for, themselves. This is how they are
able to continue and endure.
Therefore the sage puts his own person last, and yet it is found in
the foremost place; he treats his person as if it were foreign to him,
and yet that person is preserved. Is it not because he has no
personal and private ends, that therefore such ends are realised?
Passage 8
The highest excellence is like (that of) water. The excellence
of water appears in its benefiting all things, and in its occupying,
without striving (to the contrary), the low place which all men
dislike. Hence (its way) is near to (that of) the Tao.
The excellence of a residence is in (the suitability of) the place;
that of the mind is in abysmal stillness; that of associations is in
their being with the virtuous; that of government is in its securing
good order; that of (the conduct of) affairs is in its ability; and
that of (the initiation of) any movement is in its timeliness.
And when (one with the highest excellence) does not wrangle (about
his low position), no one finds fault with him.
Passage 33
He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is
intelligent. He who overcomes others is strong; he who overcomes
himself is mighty. He who is satisfied with his lot is rich; he who
goes on acting with energy has a (firm) will.
He who does not fail in the requirements of his position, continues
long; he who dies and yet does not perish, has longevity.
Sources:
Tao-te ching: http://www.sacred-texts.com/tao/taote.htm
here is some taoist music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vl2et7OYJ4
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