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Ethical Suggestions of the Tao
Through the four basic principles of nature, there are several derived ethical suggestions which make up the bulk of the Tao Te Ching. The unique thing about the Taoist approach to ethics is that they aren’t designed to preach to … Continue reading
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A Way in the Woods 