Answer: 1: a fundamental text for both philosophical and religious Taoism.
2: simplicity, patience, and compassion.
3: the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behavior, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation of Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Taoism.
4: illness meditation, internal alchemical meditation, ritual, martial arts, life nourishing through diet, qigong and living in harmony with the seasons and calendar.
5: When they reach harmony, the energy of life is created.