Ethical Education and Practise

Daoist Beliefs

The Great Dao

Original Meaning of Dao Laozi's Creative Use of The Concept of Dao The Main Meaning of the Concept of Dao The Major Functions of Dao Virtue The Significance of Virtue Expression of the Unity of Dao and Virtue Becoming an Immortal by Attaining Dao is ruled by Spontaneity The Significance of Spontaneity Observing the Way of Heaven and Following its Motions

Cosmogony

Cosmogony The Creation of the World Formation of the Daoist Theory of Universal Evolution The Process of The Creation of the World The Thirty-six Heavens The Netherworld

Yin-Yang and the Supreme Ultimate

Yin-Yang and the Supreme Ultimate Vital Breath The Infinite and the Supreme Ultimate The Infinite The Supreme Ultimate and the Diagram of the Supreme Ultimate Yin-Yang and the Five Agents

Social Ideals

Social Ideals The Ideal of Supreme Peace Purity, Tranquility and Non-interference Salvation of Humanity

Philosophy of Life

Understanding Dao and Establishing Virtue Education by Daoist Enlightenment

Ethical Education and Practise

Ethical Education and Practise Accumulation of Hidden Merits The Secret Meaning of Karma Norms for Doing Good Works Methods of Doing Good Works

Daoism considers ethical education and practise as its fundamental task. On the one hand, Daoism tries to publicize its theory and doctrine in society, leading people to be good in the hope of creating an ethical society. This is Daoism's ethical education. On the other hand, Daoism encourages ethical practice, which is to lead human beings to good behavior. Ethical practice aims at accomplishing one's duties and accumulating merits, which is to bring forth one spiritual release, instead of seeking to win compliments. Keeping good behavior secret is to accumulate Hidden Merits ( 陰功 Yingong ), a basic ethical principle for Daoists.