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Dō (literally: “the Way”) 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 of 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], which typically manifests itself as an art which is practiced as a way of life. Dō is | + | Dō is the Japanese pronunciation of 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], which typically manifests itself as an art which is practiced as a way of life. Dō is difficult concept to explain, since the Western tradition does not use arts, crafts, or sports as a means for teaching 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 and [[jutsu]] are linked, like the two sides of a coin | + | Dō and [[jutsu]] are linked, like the two sides of a coin -- however they are ''complements'', not ''opposites''. Dō is not opposed to jutsu; a serious commitment to jutsu will gradually reveal dō through a series of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epiphany_(feeling) epiphanies]. |
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Revision as of 21:15, 6 April 2018
Dō (literally: “the Way”) is a path which leads to enlightenment.
Dō is the Japanese pronunciation of the Tao that Lao-tzu spoke of the in the Tao Te Ching, which typically manifests itself as an art which is practiced as a way of life. Dō is difficult concept to explain, since the Western tradition does not use arts, crafts, or sports as a means for teaching 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 -- however they are complements, not opposites. Dō is not opposed to jutsu; a serious commitment to jutsu will gradually reveal dō through a series of epiphanies.
