All definitions © Piatkus Dictionary of Mind, Body & Spirit by Paula Byerly Croxon

Tao

Tao is the fundamental principle in the Chinese religion Taoism.  

The Tao is a mystical concept, which can only be inadequately described in words.  Tao is a state of being, of ‘doing-not-doing’, that accepts we are all part of the flow of chi – the energetic life force that powers all nature and matter in the Universe.  

The Tao is everything and everywhere and flows unchallenged and is unchallenging.  It is ever changing but never changes.  It can be experienced but obviously not defined.  It just is!