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Taoism. In various Chinese religions and philosophies, the Tao or Dao [note 1] is the natural way of the universe, whose character one's intuition must discern to realize the potential for individual wisdom, as conceived in the context of East Asian philosophy, religion, and related traditions. This seeing of life cannot be grasped as a concept.
v. t. e. Taoism ( / ˈdaʊ.ɪzəm / ⓘ, / ˈtaʊ.ɪzəm / ⓘ) or Daoism is a diverse tradition indigenous to China, variously characterized as both a philosophy and a religion. Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao —generally understood as being the impersonal, enigmatic process of transformation ultimately underlying reality.
The Office of Tailored Access Operations ( TAO ), now Computer Network Operations, and structured as S32, [1] is a cyber-warfare intelligence-gathering unit of the National Security Agency (NSA). [2] It has been active since at least 1998, possibly 1997, but was not named or structured as TAO until "the last days of 2000," according to General ...
The history of Taoism stretches throughout Chinese history. Originating in prehistoric China, it has exerted a powerful influence over Chinese culture throughout the ages. Taoism evolved in response to changing times, with its doctrine and associated practices being revised and refined. The acceptance of Taoism by the ruling class has waxed and ...
The Tao Te Ching [note 1] ( traditional Chinese: 道德經; simplified Chinese: 道德经) is a Chinese classic text and foundational work of Taoism traditionally credited to the sage Laozi, [7] [8] though the text's authorship, date of composition and date of compilation are debated. [9] The oldest excavated portion dates to the late 4th ...
Outline of Taoism. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Taoism: Taoism – philosophical, ethical, and religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao ( also romanized as Dao ). The term Tao means "way", "path" or "principle", and can also be found in Chinese philosophies ...
t. e. Taoist philosophy ( Chinese: 道家; pinyin: Dàojiā; lit. 'Tao school') also known as Taology refers to the various philosophical currents of Taoism, a tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Dào ( Chinese: 道; lit. 'the Way', also romanized as Tao ). The Dào is a mysterious and deep principle that is ...
v. t. e. Laozi ( / ˈlaʊdzə /, Chinese: 老子 ), also romanized as Lao Tzu and various other ways, was a semi-legendary ancient Chinese philosopher, author of the Tao Te Ching, the foundational text of Taoism along with the Zhuangzi. Laozi is a Chinese honorific, typically translated as "the Old Master". Modern scholarship generally regards ...