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	The word '''''Tao''''' [literally “way”] means the animating principle of life that sustains all creation and is in all creation. According to the teachings of Taoism, it is the transcendental First Cause, the Absolute, the Ultimate Reality. The Tao is boundless, infinite and all-pervading.		The word '''''Tao''''' [literally “way”] means the animating principle of life that sustains all creation and is in all creation. According to the teachings of Taoism, it is the transcendental First Cause, the Absolute, the Ultimate Reality. The Tao is boundless, infinite and all-pervading.

	This Tao cannot be perceived, for it exceeds the reach of the senses. If it were to reveal itself in all its sharpness, fullness and glory, mortal man would not be able to bear the vision. Not only does it exceed the senses, however; it exceeds all thoughts and imaginings as well. Hence words cannot describe nor define it. The ''Tao Te Ching'' opens by stating this point categorically: “The Tao which can be conceived is not the real Tao.”		This Tao cannot be perceived, for it exceeds the reach of the senses. If it were to reveal itself in all its sharpness, fullness and glory, mortal man would not be able to bear the vision. Not only does it exceed the senses, however; it exceeds all thoughts and imaginings as well. Hence words cannot describe nor define it. The ''Tao Te Ching'' opens by stating this point categorically: “The Tao which can be conceived is not the real Tao.”

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	The goal of the Taoist is to realize oneness with the Tao.		The goal of the Taoist is to realize oneness with the Tao.

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	[[Lao Tzu]]		[[Lao Tzu]]

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	{{POWref\|35\|38\|, September 20, 1992}}		{{POWref\|35\|38\|, September 20, 1992}}

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	Elizabeth Clare Prophet, August 23, 1992.		Elizabeth Clare Prophet, August 23, 1992.

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	Elizabeth Clare Prophet, February 17, 1977.		Elizabeth Clare Prophet, February 17, 1977.
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PeterDuffy at 20:28, 28 May 2024

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	The word '''''Tao''''' [literally “way”] means the animating principle of life that sustains all creation and is in all creation. According to the teachings of Taoism, it is the transcendental First Cause, the Absolute, the Ultimate Reality. The Tao is boundless, infinite and all-pervading.		The word '''''Tao''''' [literally “way”] means the animating principle of life that sustains all creation and is in all creation. According to the teachings of Taoism, it is the transcendental First Cause, the Absolute, the Ultimate Reality. The Tao is boundless, infinite and all-pervading.

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	Elizabeth Clare Prophet, February 17, 1977.		Elizabeth Clare Prophet, February 17, 1977.
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Pduffy at 18:07, 9 November 2016

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	The goal of the Taoist is to realize oneness with the Tao.		The goal of the Taoist is to realize oneness with the Tao.

			== See also ==

			[[Lao Tzu]]

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

Pduffy at 22:45, 25 July 2016

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	The word ''Tao'' [literally “way”] means the animating principle of life that sustains all creation and is in all creation. According to the teachings of Taoism, it is the transcendental First Cause, the Absolute, the Ultimate Reality. The Tao is boundless, infinite and all-pervading.		The word '''''Tao''''' [literally “way”] means the animating principle of life that sustains all creation and is in all creation. According to the teachings of Taoism, it is the transcendental First Cause, the Absolute, the Ultimate Reality. The Tao is boundless, infinite and all-pervading.

	This Tao cannot be perceived, for it exceeds the reach of the senses. If it were to reveal itself in all its sharpness, fullness and glory, mortal man would not be able to bear the vision. Not only does it exceed the senses, however; it exceeds all thoughts and imaginings as well. Hence words cannot describe nor define it. The ''Tao Te Ching'' opens by stating this point categorically: “The Tao which can be conceived is not the real Tao.”		This Tao cannot be perceived, for it exceeds the reach of the senses. If it were to reveal itself in all its sharpness, fullness and glory, mortal man would not be able to bear the vision. Not only does it exceed the senses, however; it exceeds all thoughts and imaginings as well. Hence words cannot describe nor define it. The ''Tao Te Ching'' opens by stating this point categorically: “The Tao which can be conceived is not the real Tao.”

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	The word ''Tao'' [literally “way”] means the animating principle of life that sustains all creation and is in all creation. According to the teachings of Taoism, it is the transcendental First Cause, the Absolute, the Ultimate Reality. The Tao is boundless, infinite and all-pervading.		The word ''Tao'' [literally “way”] means the animating principle of life that sustains all creation and is in all creation. According to the teachings of Taoism, it is the transcendental First Cause, the Absolute, the Ultimate Reality. The Tao is boundless, infinite and all-pervading.

	This Tao cannot be perceived for it exceeds the reach of the senses. If it were to reveal itself in all its sharpness, fullness and glory, mortal man would not be able to bear the vision. Not only does it exceed the senses, however; it exceeds all thoughts and imaginings as well. Hence words cannot describe nor define it. The ''Tao Te Ching'' opens by stating this point categorically: “The Tao which can be conceived is not the real Tao.”		This Tao cannot be perceived, for it exceeds the reach of the senses. If it were to reveal itself in all its sharpness, fullness and glory, mortal man would not be able to bear the vision. Not only does it exceed the senses, however; it exceeds all thoughts and imaginings as well. Hence words cannot describe nor define it. The ''Tao Te Ching'' opens by stating this point categorically: “The Tao which can be conceived is not the real Tao.”

	The goal of the Taoist is to realize oneness with the Tao.		The goal of the Taoist is to realize oneness with the Tao.

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The word ''Tao'' [literally “way”] means the animating principle of life that sustains all creation and is in all creation. According to the teachings of Taoism, it is the transcendental First Cause, the Absolute, the Ultimate Reality. The Tao is boundless, infinite and all-pervading.

This Tao cannot be perceived for it exceeds the reach of the senses. If it were to reveal itself in all its sharpness, fullness and glory, mortal man would not be able to bear the vision. Not only does it exceed the senses, however; it exceeds all thoughts and imaginings as well. Hence words cannot describe nor define it. The ''Tao Te Ching'' opens by stating this point categorically: “The Tao which can be conceived is not the real Tao.”

The goal of the Taoist is to realize oneness with the Tao.

== Sources ==

{{POWref|35|38|, September 20, 1992}}

Elizabeth Clare Prophet, August 23, 1992.

Elizabeth Clare Prophet, February 17, 1977.