The Virtue (TE) 

 
 In harmony with the way of the Universe

 

   

 

 

 

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The universe's path of development (TAO) is a 'norm' in life. Certain steps, patterns and structures guide all becoming. But these cycles of transformation also require a specific system of rules, an 'approach' to creation. This fundamental rule system is called Virtue.
 

 

The Virtue (TE) - Harmonious way of the Universe

Built into the fabric of the Universe itself is (I argue), a moral/ethical lifestyle that strives towards harmony and peace. The presence of this 'Virtue', prevents growing chaos, increasing tension and breakdown of existing structures. Over time, the Universe can thus maintain balance and harmony. In other words, there is a reward system built into the cosmos that promotes stability.

The universe has an eternal plan of development (TAO) for all its beings. This system describes each entity's relative size, location, structure, entity category, consciousness, dimension, and so on, in great detail. The development goes from the small to the big, from the unconscious to the conscious, from simplicity and on to ever greater complexity.

But existence alone cannot sustain and preserve organic structures. It also requires an approach to creation. The Chinese tradition calls the universal creation TAO. The approach, the method of taking the right position in life, they call TE. If you summarize TE, it can, broadly speaking, be expressed according to these basic rules:

 

  • Courage and faithfulness (upholding established rules)
     

  • Humble lifestyle (respect, wisdom)
     

  • Peace in body and mind (reverence for outer and inner worlds)
     

  • Moderate living (avoid extremes)
     

  • Restrained Speech (and Deeds)
     

  • Acceptance of the Path of Life (TAO, The Fate)


A karma promoting life

Virtue is closely related to the law of karma. It goes well and friction-free for those who live in accordance with Virtue. It goes less well for the one who fights against the laws of life and lacks in humility and righteousness. But the will is free and each individual soul has the right to carve out its own path, for better or for worse. A wicked life automatically reflects back on the perpetrator.

Note that the virtue is active both for the constructive and the destructive energy. The universe has two fundamental forces that, at least for what is seems, are at open war with each other. Even destructive elements (perpetrators of violence) are thus encouraged to follow the path of virtue. Virtue does not favor the so-called 'good' forces, but more precisely "truth, trustwortiness and authenticity".

     
 

 

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