Daoism Question

Question

Daoism teaches that people should base their behavior on the Dao, the way of nature. In other words, humans should go with the flow with nature. What happens on Earth happens for a reason. Thus, humans should not focus on their personal ambitions and be trying to change the world for better or worse. Is my understanding of Daoism correct?

Also, I read in a book that wuwei, a Daoist concept, means disengagement from worldly affairs. What is meant by worldly affairs? Can you please give examples? Thanks.

Answer 1

Siddarth,

 

Worldly affairs or secular matters pertain to anything that is not spiritual, religious or cosmic.  Relevant examples would be society, economics, and politics.

 

In essence, wuwei is about concentrating on your afterlife as opposed to your earthly life.