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| Tao [ tow, dow ] |
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1. ultimate reality: in Taoist philosophy, the ultimate reality in which all things are located or happen
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2. universal energy: in Taoist philosophy, the universal energy that makes and maintains everything that exists
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3. relationship between individual and universe: in Taoist philosophy, the order and wisdom of individual life, and the way that this harmonizes with the universe as a whole
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| [Mid-18th century. < Chinese dào "way, path, right way (of life), reason"] |
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