Under Confucianism, the use of precisely measured court music, prescribed steps, actions, and phrases all added up to an extremely complex system of rituals, each used for a particular purpose at a particular time.
About Benjamin Hoff
Benjamin Hoffis an American author. He is best known as the author of The Tao of Poohand The Te of Piglet (1992).
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Pooh is able to accomplish what he does because he is simpleminded.
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Lots of people talk to animals… Not very many listen, though… That’s the problem.
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But the basic Taoism that we are concerned with here is simply a particular way of appreciating, learning from, and working with whatever happens in everyday life.
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From the Taoist point of view, the natural result of this harmonious way of living is happiness.
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Under Confucianism, the use of precisely measured court music, prescribed steps, actions, and phrases all added up to an extremely complex system of rituals, each used for a particular purpose at a particular time.
American writer
Well, it takes all kinds to make a mess.
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We simply need to believe in the power that’s within us, and use it.
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It means that Tao doesn’t force or interfere with things, but lets them work in their own way, to produce results naturally. Then whatever needs to be done is done.
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Practically everything from hairstyles to lifestyles is endorsed as some sort of drug to be taken Now for Instant Relief.
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As any old Taoist walking out of the woods can tell you, simple-minded does not necessarily mean stupid.
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Life itself, when understood and utilized for what it is, is sweet.
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