INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGION AND BELIEF SYSTEMS

Activity 9

Explain that “Tao is the origin of all beings whose essence is nothing”

The Tao is not a "name" for a "thing," but the underlying natural order
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of the Universe whose ultimate essence is difficult to define because it
is non-conceptual yet evident in one's being of aliveness. "Eternally
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nameless" is the Tao.
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Explain the core teaching of Taoism is becoming with ‘Tao.’

Taoism teaches that all living things should live in harmony with the universe and the energy
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it contains. Ch'i, also known as qi, is the energy that pervades and guides everything in the
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universe. The Tao Te Ching, also known as "The Way and Its Power," is a collection of
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poetry and sayings from the third and fourth centuries B.C.E. that guide Taoist thought and
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action. Taoism teaches that all living things should live in harmony with the universe and the
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energy it contains.
Give examples of acts showing love and respect of nature and the environment.

1. Start a compost.
2. Limit your use of plastics.
3. Save electricity
4. plant trees
5. don't throw any garbage on river and ocean
6. Reduce your tech carbon footprint.
7. Use less water.
8. Watch and reduce your food waste.
9. Recycle
10. use eco friendly packaging