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| − | Dō is a path which leads to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satori enlightenment]. | + | Dō (literally: “the Way”) is a path which leads to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satori enlightenment]. Dō is the Japanese pronunciation for the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tao Tao] that [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi Lao-tzu] spoke of the in the [http://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Chinese/TaoTeChing.htm#anchor_Toc42848702 Tao Te Ching]. |
Dō typically manifests itself as an art which is practiced as a way of life. Dō is hard to explain, since the Western tradition does not use arts, crafts, or sports as a means to teach spiritual or ethical truths. The closest equivalent in Western philosophy would be to achieve [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arete_(moral_virtue) araté] through [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phronesis phronesis]. | Dō typically manifests itself as an art which is practiced as a way of life. Dō is hard to explain, since the Western tradition does not use arts, crafts, or sports as a means to teach spiritual or ethical truths. The closest equivalent in Western philosophy would be to achieve [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arete_(moral_virtue) araté] through [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phronesis phronesis]. | ||
Revision as of 21:10, 6 April 2018
Dō (literally: “the Way”) is a path which leads to enlightenment. Dō is the Japanese pronunciation for the Tao that Lao-tzu spoke of the in the Tao Te Ching.
Dō typically manifests itself as an art which is practiced as a way of life. Dō is hard to explain, since the Western tradition does not use arts, crafts, or sports as a means to teach spiritual or ethical truths. The closest equivalent in Western philosophy would be to achieve araté through phronesis.
Dō and jutsu are linked, like the two sides of a coin. They are complements, not opposites. Dō is not opposed to jutsu; dō is gradually revealed through a series of epiphanies which are induced by a serious commitment to jutsu.
