wu-wei
/ˌwuː ˈweɪ/
effortless action in harmony with natural flow
wu-wei in a sentence
“Wu-wei is acting without forcing or striving.”
Origin of wu-wei
Chinese wu 'without' + wei 'action, doing'
Related Words
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complementary opposites that form a dynamic whole
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cosmic law, moral duty, or righteous path
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the principle that actions have consequences across lifetimes