The following are some of the main ideas of early Taoism. I owe much to the many writings and lectures of Alan Watts. But there is no substitute for reading the ‘source’ documents for yourself, mainly the Tao Te Ching by Lao-Tzu.

Yin Yang: Complementary Opposites. This for me is the central concept in Taoism. Click here for an in-depth study to learn more.

The Eternal Now: The present moment is the only reality now. Click here for more.

Wu-wei: Not forcing. Going with the flow. Not obstructing. Click here for more

Nature / Li: “Of itself so.” Spontaneous and not controlled. The flow and process of nature. Click here for more.

Te – Virtuality: Power without the use of force. No rules. Click here for more.

Who am I?: I am the universe. Everything you see is yourself. Click here for more.