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Explain the nature of the Tao in your own words.

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1. Explain the nature of the Tao in your own words.

Tao is the source from which we come from. It is similar to the Christians concept of God, who is the one who gives us life.

Lao Tzu's concept of Tao was similar. Just as we do not fully understand what God really is, if we want to do something for God or get close to Him, then we have to try to understand Him. It is the same with Tao. ...

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