First of all, the caveat ...'I have not studied Taoism, have merely considered some aspects of its teachings.' I think Tao teaches that 'there is good in evil, and evil in good.' Hence, there can be good in the worst of us, and bad in the best among us!
I could be wrong, but perhaps Tao teaches us to understand the duality of nature ...that none of us can claim to be right as the very act of claiming to be right is wrong! Such is the paradox of Tao.
People's nature is therefore best left undefined ... since any attempt to do so would contradict the definition itself.
Taoists believe "Do not worry about worldly matters. Instead, meditate on nature."
Taoists believe "Do not worry about worldly matters. Instead, meditate on nature."
Taoists are encouraged to treat nature and other people with respect and harmony, recognizing the interconnectedness of all things. This philosophy emphasizes living in accordance with the Tao, or the natural way of the universe, which involves embracing simplicity, humility, and compassion. By observing and aligning with nature's rhythms, Taoists believe they can cultivate a peaceful and balanced existence, fostering mutual respect and understanding in their interactions with others. Ultimately, the goal is to live in harmony with the world around them.
By following the way of nature
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People who follow the religion of Taoism are called Taoists. They strive to live in harmony with the Tao, which is the source and principle of everything in the universe. Taoists seek to cultivate balance, inner peace, and harmony with nature through practices such as meditation, qi gong, and following the teachings of ancient Taoist sages.
in self improvement and they celebrate a mans inner dependency and association with nature
The People's Republic of China.
Perceive other people as other aspects of yourself.
The number of Taoists is difficult to estimate, due to a variety of factors including defining Taoism. The number of people practicing Chinese folk religion is estimated to be just under four hundred million. Most Chinese people and many others have been influenced in some way by Taoist tradition. Estimates for the number of Taoists worldwide range from twenty to over fifty million.
Taoists are most commonly found in China. They can also be found in Russia, Egypt, and California.
People will always react in line with how they perceive you. So their reaction should tell how they perceive you.