• Comments on the Taoist Idea of Wu Wei and Yin and Yang

     

    Essays1 Religion

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Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Comments on the Taoist Idea of Wu Wei and Yin and Yang', 1.
Extract

The wu wei is a perfected way of life to align one's self to the Tao. A better translation of wu wei in English is pure effectiveness. "Wu wei is the supreme action, the precious suppleness, simplicity, and freedom that flows through us, when our private egos and conscious efforts yield to a power not their own." Those of wu wei act without strain, convince without arguing, and achieve without violence or pressure. It is a state of enlightenment that betters one's life, and changes the way they view themselves and the world around them.

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