In today’s world, many of us are on a quest for purpose. Daoism, an ancient philosophy founded by Laozi over 2,500 years ago, offers valuable insights for navigating life. The Dao, or “the Way,” is a central tenet of this philosophy, encouraging us to live harmoniously with ourselves and nature while promoting balance and simplicity.
Laozi’s teachings, for example the foundational text Dao De Jing, emphasizes connection and inner harmony during turbulent times. Today, this Way is gaining renewed interest among youth globally, not simply in Asia. Like how Zhejiang Daoist Academy — often called “China’s Hogwarts” — draws in eager learners, we too can explore how Daoism can inspire our journeys and transform our everyday lives.
Stay tuned for the final installment of our Three Pillars of Chinese Thinking series, where we’ll explore Confucianism and provide an overview of how China’s three main philosophies fuse together as one!
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