Thoughts Exchange Night: Interpreting “道 / Tao/Dao” ☯️

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Let’s kick things off with a BIG one: Interpreting “道 / Tao/Dao” ☯️✨
Most translate it as “The Way” or “cosmic principle” 🌌… but let’s go deeper! Think freely: How does it weave into philosophy, language, spirituality, or even daily life? We’ll riff on phrases like:
“道可道，非常道” (Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao)
“道生一…” (Tao gives birth to the One)
“形而上者谓之道” (Metaphysical is called Tao)
“道法自然” (Tao follows nature)
Cross-cultural echoes: Logos (Greek), Brahman (Hindu), Haqiqa (Sufism)…
No right answers – just curious minds, cold drinks ☕🍺, and chill debates.