Yi Guan Dao

The term "Yi Guan Dao " or "I Kuan Tao " is derived from the Chinese language. "Yi " or " I" means "one", " Guan " or " Kuan " means " connect " and "Tao " symbolizes the origin of all being and literally means, among other things "the way". In this sense, "Yi Guan Dao " or "I Kuan Tao " could be translated as " The Way, which connects all in one ".

Meaning of " Yi Guan Dao " or " I Kuan Tao? "

In Taoist masterpiece Tao Te King ( Dao De Jing ) over the primordial being and the power, it says:

"There is One, not distinguished, but perfect. This one is there before heaven and earth. What peace and quiet! In itself fulfilled - immutable - circling forever, through space and time, but never grasped. The mother of the wide universe may be it probably. We do not know his name, Tao is our sign. "

In this sense, I Kuan Tao means that one thing that was there before anything was created. It is the mother of all existence of which we are born, and is therefore the source of life. About the Tao of the property can be found in the main work of Zen Buddhism, the Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch, :

" Enlightenment and delusion, the common man they considered to be two things. A wise man but considers this without differentiation. The undifferentiated sense, is the true meaning. This is not decreased in the blinded but not more frequently at the wise. He is not confused with chaos and not silent at rest. It does not break down, but is not continuous. He does not come, and also does not work. It is not in the center, but not in the outside or inside. He is not born and will not die. He is everlasting and does not walk. We call it the Tao. "

According to these characteristics I Kuan Tao conveys that one thing that is everlasting and does not walk. We used it every day, but without being aware. In Confucian main work Lun Yu - The Analects of Confucius says: " In the morning hear the Tao and the evening going to die: that's not bad. " Thus Confucius pointed well to the importance of the Tao for the people. This meaning is also to be seen in another of his phrases: "Who can out already, without having to go through the gate; then why not through the Tao? " Herein, the master indicates that the Tao is that way, should any of us go. At another point in the book he said to his disciples: " My Tao combines all in one. " From this sentence is the word " I Kuan Tao " ( "The path that connects all in one ").

History

The Genealogy of the I Kuan Tao (known as Tao Tong ) According to great masters of the three teachings, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are recognized by the members of the I Kuan Tao appointed as teachers. Generation after generation they deliver the great lesson which leads people to their original existence. The Chinese call it with the word " Tao ". In the 17th century this tradition of 9 patriarch Huang ( The Urhimmlische way ) was continued under the name " Xian Tian Tao ". The 15th Patriarch Wang then abolished the strict internal exercise and emphasized the implementation of Confucian values ​​in the worldly life as their main practice. He also established the theoretical basis for this, referring to the words of Confucius " My Tao combines all in one " and declared that the three doctrines have the same origin and the same destination. The 16th Patriarch Liu named then the name of the Order in "I Kuan Tao " to. Under the 17th Patriarch Lu called the phase of the "White Yang ", in which the teaching could be imparted to ordinary people of the nation began. The 18th successor was the Grand Master Sun for the first time in the Tao Genealogy a matriarchy. Along with Grandmaster Zhang she tried to convey as many people teaching. To accomplish this task, the students were " the virtuous " chosen and called to be representatives of the two great masters who helped them to spread the teaching world.

When in 1947 the Grand Master Zhang died, the Tao Order was represented in all of China. After sweeping the skies of the Grand Master Grand Master Sun alone resulted continue the task. According to her statement, many of the responsible master went abroad and spread the teaching world. They even moved to Taiwan in 1954. The center of the Tao - matter thus shifted to Taiwan. Due to political unrest in Taiwan all activities first had to run further underground. In 1975 died the Grand Master. The senior champion among champions representing led the mandate further. There has been a rapid spread around the world. 1986 I Kuan Tao was officially recognized by the authorities in Taiwan as a religious community and founded the I- Kuan Tao Association in Taiwan. This led to a rapid development of the community in Taiwan. Meanwhile I Kuan Tao is one of the three largest religious communities in Taiwan. In 1996, the I- Kuan Tao 's world governing body was founded in Los Angeles in the United States. Meanwhile I Kuan Tao is represented in more than 80 nations worldwide. It makes social contributions to society that respects the resident culture of the countries support their authorities in social matters and cooperates with other religious communities in order to create more peace and harmony in society.

Teaching

The principles of the Yi Guan Dao are summarized in the following text, which is referred to as " the principles of the Tao "道 的 宗旨:

The heavens and the earth honoring and respecting the Deity; (敬 天地,礼 神明) The home country / country of protection love and practice the loyalty; (爱国 忠 事) Maintaining Morals and appreciate the custom; (敦 品 崇礼) honoring parents and respect the teaching staff; (孝 父母,重 师尊) Being reliable friends over and live peacefully with neighbors; (信 朋友,和 乡邻) correct bad habits and traits and turn to good; Explain (改 恶 向善) The five human relationships and the eight virtues and explain the hidden message of the Magi from the five religions; (讲明 五 伦 八德,阐发 五 教 圣人 之 奥 旨) The rituals in accordance with the principles of social order to practice and follow the cardinal virtues; (恪遵 四维 纲常 之 古 礼) Clean the mind and get rid of impure thoughts; (洗 心 涤 虑) Use to cultivate the untrue (physical body ) to the true ( mind / soul); (借 假 修真) Return to one's nature and bring out the natural wisdom and ability to complete; (恢复 本性 之 自然,启发 良知良能 之 至善) If you have established yourself, then you can help others to sit up; If you have realized yourself, then you can help others to achieve it. (己 立 立人,己 达达 人) establish purity and peace in the world, thaw the hearts of men and strive for the world of great harmony. (挽 世界 为 清平,化 人心 为 良善,冀 世界 为 大同)

The desired ideal world is described by the text from the Confucian classics "The Book of Rites " ( Liji ,礼记) as follows:

Is the great Tao in progress, so altruism will prevail everywhere under heaven. 大道 之 行 也,天下为公. One selects the fittest and most able to speak the truth and maintain the harmony. 选 贤 与 能,讲 信 修 睦. 's Why people love not only their own parents and care for not only their own children. 故人 不独 亲 其 亲,不独 子 其 子. The ancients can look forward to its end in peace; the fortifying their work and the children with their education; 使 老 有所 终,壮 有所 用,幼 有 所长, the widowers and widows, the orphans and those without children and the sick have all of their care; 鳏寡孤独 废 疾 各 皆有 所 养., The men have their position and the women their home. 男 有分,女 有 归. The goods will not let it go unused lost, but they are not looking to stack for yourself. 货 恶 其 弃 于 地 也,不必 藏 于 己. The own power you will not be unconfirmed, but you do not work at the own advantage. 力 恶 其 不 出于 身 也,不必 为 己. With all the lists and intrigue it's over, because they no longer need. 是故 谋 闭 而不 兴. Thieves and robbers, murderers and troublemakers there is not. 盗窃 乱 贼 而不 作. That's why you do not shut the doors, even when no one is home. 故 外 户 而不 闭. This is the world of great harmony. 是 谓 大同