tao

/taʊ/
noun
  1. In Chinese philosophy, the fundamental principle or path that is the source of all existence and the way of nature.
    • Many people study the Tao to find balance in their lives.
    • According to Taoism, living in harmony with the Tao brings peace.
    • The Tao is often described as the natural order of the universe.
  2. A way, path, or doctrine in a broader sense, especially one that is spiritual or philosophical.
    • He wrote a book about finding your personal tao in a busy world.
    • She follows her own tao of kindness and simplicity.
    • The artist's tao is to create beauty from everyday objects.
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