Fig. 1 All spiritual paths seek the natural flow of the universe, the Tao.
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Fig. 2 These paths lead down a hill,
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Fig. 3 And end up all over the place,
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Fig. 4 But the Tao is one of balance and harmony with everything in the universe.
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Fig. 5 The word Tao means the way, the way of nature and the universe or the path of natural reality…
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Fig. 6 In which we can open our minds to learn more about the world, our spiritual paths and ourselves.
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Fig. 7 Taoism is a real practice of body…
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Fig. 8 Mind…
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Fig. 9 And spirit…
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Fig. 10 Not just a philosophy of mind only.
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Fig. 11 When we have the true sense of its meaning, the true knowledge and wisdom, we will be able to make the right decisions in our lives.
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Fig. 12 All spiritual goals lead to the truth of the universe. Tao is the study of the technology of how to seek the truth of the universe, nature and humans.
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Fig. 13 Its focus goes beyond any one single path or viewpoint.
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Fig. 14 The Tao is not a religion and requires no initiations or ceremonies.
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Fig. 15 The Tao is the outcome of all religions, while it leaves them behind just like the clothing of different seasons and different places.
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Fig. 16 The Tao is the goal of serious science, but it leaves behind all sciences as partial and temporal descriptions of the integral truth.
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Fig. 17 The Taoist teachings are like a master key that unlocks all doors.
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Fig. 18 Taoism includes all religious subjects, yet its breadth and depth go far beyond the limits of religious devotion.
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Fig. 19 The teachings of the Tao assist people in their lives like religions do, yet the Tao transcends all religions while still containing their essence.
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Fig. 20 Taoism explains or demonstrates the truth directly, not on the emotional, thought or belief level. It leaves no room for scepticism or endless searching.
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Fig. 21 Philosophy, science and religions all contain a part of the universal truth, the Tao.
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Fig. 22 The Tao reflects the center of the ultimate truth (you) and helps you to reach it for yourself.
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Fig. 23 The Universal Tao System is a collection of formulas and practices gathered from over 8 thousand years of Taoist teachings…
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Fig. 24 …Passed down from teacher to student…
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Fig. 25 … Consisting of one-to-one instruction, workshops or retreats by certified instructors, utilizing the teaching aids of books, booklets, tapes, videos, chi cards, posters, cosmic comics and Tao Garden facilities for your spiritual growth, self realization and entertainment.
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Fig. 26 As a gesture of good will Master Mantak Chia invites you to join him in the Universal Tao practices at his beautiful training facilities and health resort, the Tao Garden in Northern Thailand, Southeast Asia.
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