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to our original aspiration and forging ahead , can we safely enter the next stage of development ?
To worship heaven and earth : " The Unity of Man and Heaven " is a philosophical thought in China , which is expounded by Confucianism , Taoism and Buddhism . Heaven refers to the sky , also refers to the way of heaven , but also refers to the natural road . The unity of Man and Heaven refers to the harmony of Man and Tao , and the state of " heaven and earth are born together with me , and all things are one with me ". It also refers to the harmony of man and nature 10 . The “ Unity between Heaven and Man ” reflects the profound and unique cultural essence of the Chinese people , and the philosophical views that “ Providence is so great and from Heaven , which is unchanged ” 11 . Therefore , observe Providence , to educate man to be good , would be the most fundamental way to solve natural disasters and man-made misfortunes , whether in ancient China or in other parts in the earth . This is because “ man who accords with Heaven can be preserved and man who rebels against heaven can perish ” 12 .
Human beings are ordained between heaven and earth , so they should respect the way of heaven , respect life and abide by the laws of heaven and earth . The trend of the world is mighty and overwhelming . Those who follow it will prosper while those who resist will perish . Observing the Way leads to prosperity , contrary leads to ruin .
Taoism or Daoism is a philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao ( Chinese : 道 ; pinyin : Dào ; lit . ' Way ', or Dao ) 13 . The Tao is a fundamental idea in most Chinese philosophical schools put forward by the sage-Lao Tzu 14 who embodies the Way and perfectly realizes his nature through it . Pure and empty he preserves himself . He acts without depending on others and without exceeding norms . He leads but does not dominate others . Therefore , without belaboring his intelligence , the people transform themselves .
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Zhaohe Chen , The ecological concept and enlightment-the “ unity between heaven and man , International Journal of Research-Granthaalayah , 2015 .
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Dong Zhongshu , The strategy for recommending virtuous man , in the Various Revelation of Spring and Autumn , 1st ed ., ( Jinan : Shandong Friendship Press , 2001 ), 255 .
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Liu Zhongzhong , Lilou section one in the works of Mencius , in The Four Books , 1st ed . Changsha , ( Hunan People`s Press , 1993 ), 398-394 .
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Elizabeth Pollard , Clifford Rosenberg , Robert Tignor , Worlds Together , Worlds Apart : A History of the World - From the Beginnings of Humankind to the Present , ( W . W . Norton , 2014 ), p . 164 .
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Laozi was an official historian of the Zhou who lived during the Spring and Autumn era ( 770 ~ 476 BCE ). He was about thirty years older than and a contemporary of Confucius .
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