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道之宗旨解釋

Commentary on The Principles of the Tao

敬天地 To venerate Heaven and Earth - Value and respect both the Heavens

and the Earth. Be a good steward of the planet and its resources.

禮神明 To revere the divine beings - Hold in highest esteem the Tao, the eter-

nal source. Appreciate and honor all of the good role models, Buddhas, sages,

and teachers, who have come before us.

愛國忠事 To be patriotic and responsible - Respect and honor the good things

about your country and its government and to work to change things that could

be done better; fulfill your civic duties.

敦品崇禮 To be virtuous and courteous - Always act in a virtuous and

courteous manner and uphold the Rules of Propriety. Practical guidelines

regarding propriety of Demeanor, Deportment, Speech, Conduct, Example, and

Sexual activity can be found in the Analects of Confucius.

孝父母 To honor the parents - Love, honor, respect, support, and be obedient

to one’s parents to let them live worry-free lives.

重師尊 To value the teachers - Honor and respect one’s teachers and elders for

their efforts to educate you and for the wisdom of their years.

信朋友 To keep faith with friends - Be trustworthy, dependable and honest

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by Derek Lin and Frank Wagle

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The Principles of I-Kuan Tao

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with your friends.

和鄉鄰 To live harmoniously with neighbors - Be a good neighbor. Be

helpful and friendly with those who share your neighborhood.

改惡向善 To discard the bad and seek the good - Rid oneself of bad habits

and pursue good thoughts and deeds.

講明五倫八德 To clarify the Five Relationships and the Eight Virtues -

Expound upon the Five Bonds of Human Relationships and the Eight Cardinal

Virtues.

Five Bonds of Human Relationships - between sovereign and minister, parents

and children, husband and wife, between siblings, and between friends.

Eight Cardinal Virtues - filial piety, brotherly love, loyalty, truthfulness,

courtesy, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame.

闡發五教聖人之奧旨 To spread the teachings of the Five Religions-

Recognize as valid all significant spiritual or philosophical traditions that have

the potential to uplift and inspire people to do good.

續下期(To be continued)

For more discussions on the Tao, please visit www.TrueTao.org!

更多有關「道」的討論，請上美國全真道院網站：

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