Tao exists before Heaven and Earth. It will continue to exist after the destruction of everything. Tao is the origin of Heaven, Earth, humanity, substances and matter.
Tao being the essence, it is the core of all virtues. God is the spiritual energy of Tao. In terms of the lord of all phenomena in the cosmos, the essence is called God. Truth is the manifestation of the Tao and consciousness is the manifestation of the true self.
Originally, Tao has no name. Since it is a void, it is everywhere and nowhere. The comos is like a giant wheel, days follow months, winter follows summer, birth is followed by growth, old age and death. Human beings cannot live without Tao. Tao is the true self of a human being. Once the True Self is covered by emotions and desires, one gets lost and attracted by illusory images, thus forever trapped in the cycle of birth, death and rebirth.
Today, science and technology dominate society. Humanity is corrupted and morality has deteriorated. Disasters strike everywhere. The ultimate goal of Tao of Heaven is to turn the world into a Pure Land.
What is the true meaning of Tao?
At first, the comos was a void without form or substance. However, in this state, an indescribable energy existed. Without beginning or end, it is always changing and continually renewing itself. This energy created billions of galaxies, stars, and solar systems. He also created billions of life forms on Earth, including humans, animals, and plants. Observable forms and substances make up the material world; others that cannot be observed make up the spiritual world. This mystical energy that exists in all forms fills the universe with vibrant vitality. Therefore, he is the origin of all lives and the Lord of all beings. We call this energy TAO.
Tao endows Heaven and Earth, truth and order. Tao not only manifests the state of life, it also reveals the principle, order, and characteristic of life. Tao is the center of all thoughts, feelings and emotions and controls all bodily existence. Everyone has Tao within himself, but does not know its existence. Tao is the origin of humanity. Whoever seeks and discovers the Tao becomes a Saint. Whoever does not know the Tao is lost and runs the risk of his soul being annihilated. Thus, whoever acts with benevolence based on faith, will perfect the benevolence in his consciousness; he who makes judgment based on faith will perfect his wisdom.
Author: T.A. Chew
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