Without relying on his own efforts , tasks are accomplished . His hidden virtue is far-reaching , ineffable and inconceivable .
In Taoism , however , it denotes the principle that is the source , pattern and substance of everything that exists . Dao is called the “ Mother of Myriad Things ” and is characterized by potentiality and infinity . As a function , Dao is the law of order below forms , the objective law that governs all existence in the universe ; it is also called the “ Constant Way ” 15 . It runs from ancient times to the present and includes everything in the created world . It is so big that nothing is beyond it ; it is so small that nothing can fill it . It embodies the true structure of the cosmos and its internal rhythm .
In Chapter 25 of Tao Te Ching , Lao Tzu put forward the important argument : “ Dao begets one ; one begets two ; two begets three ; three begets the myriad creatures ” 16 . Tao is the mother of all things under the world , the source of all energy , the foundation of heaven and earth , and the source of all things 17 . All living things under heaven are the sons of Tao , and human beings and all living things under heaven are the same kind of life . Human beings should treat all living things with equality and compassion , instead of excessive killing , stealing and adultery ." Human beings must revere heaven and earth ." In general , " Tao " is the driving force and law for the growth and development of all things . If we follow the principle , we will prosper ; if we go against it , we will perish . Confucianism endows " Tao " with the content of benevolence and righteousness and puts forward that " the cause of justice is supported by many people , while the cause of injustice is not supported by people " 18 . In the face of the global pandemic , only by respecting , obeying , and letting nature take its course can we achieve harmony in our own body and mind , in our families , in our nations and even in the world .
The human race on Earth is one body that shares a common destiny . Political leaders in Today ' s world should focus on the common aspirations and missions of the world instead of blaming each other for the benefit of one country and missing the opportunity to fight against the pandemic . All mankind should face the consequences of breaking the law of nature . We should follow the way of heaven , return to the lost path as soon as possible , cross over the existing planar thinking ,
15
Fuchen He and Zhonghu Yan , The General Theory of Taoism , ( Paths International Ltd ), 2013 .
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Tao Te Ching , Chapter 25 .
17
Chen , The ecological concept and enlightment-the “ unity between heaven and man , 2015 .
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Raphals Lisa , Divination and Prediction in Early China and Ancient Greece , ( Cambridge : Cambridge Univ . Press , 2013 ), 337 .
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