Tag: taoism

The Dance of Wu Wei

The Dance of Wu Wei

In the heart of the village square, I witnessed a mesmerizing display of Taiji – a graceful dance of flowing movements that seemed to defy the laws of physics. Intrigued by the effortless grace of the practitioners, I approached and struck up a conversation with … read more

What is Wu Wei?

What is Wu Wei?

Wu Wei (simplified Chinese: 无为; traditional Chinese: 無為; pinyin: wúwéi) is a central concept in ancient Chinese philosophy, particularly in Taoism (Daoism). It literally translates to “non-action”, “effortless action”, or “inexertion”, and refers to a state of being in harmony with the natural flow of the universe, acting … read more