tao

• Nom propre désignant le principe suprême de l'univers dans la philosophie taoïste, ou un adepte de toute branche du taoïsme.

A proper noun referring to the ultimate principle of the universe in Taoist philosophy, or an adherent of any branch of Taoism.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Adherent of TaoismC1formal

   A person who follows any branch of Taoism, a Chinese philosophical and religious tradition.

   adepte du taoïsme

   • The Tao seeks harmony with the natural world.
   • Many Tao practice meditation and simplicity.
   • He became a devoted Tao after studying ancient texts.

2. Ultimate principle of the universeC1formal

   The fundamental, underlying principle of the universe in Taoist philosophy, representing the source of all existence and the natural order.

   Principe suprême de l'univers

   • The Tao is often described as the way of nature.
   • Philosophers contemplate the Tao as the origin of all things.
   • In Taoism, the Tao is beyond words and concepts.

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