AJTCVM

American Journal of
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Connecting to the Nothingness of Tao

Cheryl L Chrisman DVM, MS, EdS, DACVIM-Neurology

Abstract

Taoism (Daoism) began as a philosophy of individual exploration for right living and since as a philosophy it has no dogma, it is compatible with science, many religions and other belief systems. The Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing), a sacred ancient text whose ideas originated approximately 650 BC, initiated the Taoist movement in China and Traditional Chinese Human and Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) evolved from their teachings. From approximately 650-350 BC, the Tao Te Ching was passed on orally as the philosophy of Lao Tzu and then was transcribed by ancient Chinese scholars probably around 300 BC. Translating these ancient texts to English has been challenging because of the evolution and changes of the Chinese language over the years and the fact that Chinese words often have multiple meanings, sometimes which are opposites. This article explores the meaning of Taoism and applying it to one’s life through meditation.

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Citation
Chrisman C. Connecting to the nothingness of Tao. Am J Trad Chin Vet Med 2009; 4(2):107-109

Connecting to the Nothingness of Tao

Cheryl L Chrisman DVM, MS, EdS, DACVIM-Neurology

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