For us, Daoists, living in harmony with nature in a forest or small village is best. It is not true that people are saying “naturalists” about Daoists. It is not the truth. We try to think about nature to make our society happy it is the difference between Daoists and naturalists. Lao Tzu claims that,” Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.”The point is they care about nature but we care about humanity and our society’s happiness. The Dao is impersonal, an invisible way that the universe follows, a harmony of tensions between opposites. Dao is a natural force that makes the universe the way it is as its meaning “way” or “path” in English. We look for our ways and paths to find the true love and happiness with our people as Lao Tzu says,” Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Humans can seek Dao, but Dao does not reveal itself. Our understanding of Daoism is minimal. An entire new world remains to be discovered. Priceless tools for improving life can be available to modern audiences once translated into Western languages. Traditional Daoist texts are an invaluable treasure that should be shared widely to address the ills and concerns of modern life.
Batuhan Giray
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