I believe simplicity is the best, so I will keep this post short.


What are the differences between Dharma and Daoism?

While we in Dharma seek to strive with the ultimate reality. Daoists seek merely to live in harmony with it.

While we in Dharma see Gods as an important and inherent aspect to Dharma. "Religious" Daoists see them as a byproduct of the Dao. "Philosophical" Daoists puts Gods to the side.

We in Dharma see the importance of living a "self controlled" life. Daoists see trying to control the self as an interference with the natural order of things.

We in Dharma use the scriptures and our meditation to guide us. Daoists use nature, and their own interpretation of it to guide them.


Now comes the "hard part". What is "better"(subjectively of course) to live in accord with the ultimate reality(Dao) or to strive to be united with it? Are they the same? Are they different? Why does it matter?


Namaste