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dao

Tao (, ) or Dao ( DOW; from Chinese: 道; pinyin: Dào [tâu] (listen)) is a Chinese word signifying the "way", "path", "route", "road" or sometimes more loosely "doctrine", "principle" or "holistic beliefs". In the context of East Asian philosophy and East Asian religions, Tao is the natural order of the universe whose character one's human intuition must discern in order to realize the potential for individual wisdom. This intuitive knowing of "life" cannot be grasped as a concept; it is known through actual living experience of one's everyday being.
Laozi in the Tao Te Ching explains that the Tao is not a "name" for a "thing" but the underlying natural order of the Universe whose ultimate essence is difficult to circumscribe due to it being non-conceptual yet evident in one's being of aliveness. The Tao is "eternally nameless" (Tao Te Ching-32. Laozi) and to be distinguished from the countless "named" things which are considered to be its manifestations, the reality of life before its descriptions of it.
The Tao lends its name to the religious tradition (Wade–Giles, Tao Chiao; Pinyin, Daojiao) and philosophical tradition (Wade–Giles, Tao chia; Pinyin, Daojia) that are both referred to in English with the single term Taoism.

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    Converting Beretta PX4 to DAO?

    So I pulled out my MantisX again and started doing some dry fire practice with my PX4. And have discovered that I REALLY like the DA pull on this pistol, I "shoot" it better DA than SA. So I'm wondering if anyone here knows the minimum parts needed to covert my type G to a type D. I've...
  2. dojiijii

    Smith & Wesson Chiefs Special CS45D Subcompact .45 Pistol & Magazine

      1. For Sale
    • $450
    • Spokane
    • Washington
    I have for sale a Smith & Wesson Chiefs Special CS45D, a .45 subcompact single-stack 3rd generation Smith & Wesson pistol. This pistol has an aluminum-alloy frame and a steel slide, and hardwood grips. The manual-of-arms is DAO, with no safety/decocker lever. This pistol has anti-snag Novak...
  3. dojiijii

    Smith & Wesson Model 3953 Compact 9mm Pistol & Magazines

      1. For Sale
    • $500
    • Spokane
    • Washington
    I have for sale a Smith & Wesson Model 3953, a 9mm compact single-stack 3rd generation Smith & Wesson pistol. This pistol has an aluminum-alloy frame and a steel slide. The manual-of-arms is DAO, with no safety/decocker. This pistol has iron anti-snag Novak style Meprolight green tritium night...
  4. jlynblackmore

    Sig x-macro and colt king cobra

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $800
    • Elmira
    • Oregon
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  5. idahopostman

    Herrington and Richardson Hammerless Small Frame 2nd Model, 3rd Variation top-break revolver. DAO. 3 inch barrel. Caliber .32 S&W.

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $375
    • Kelso
    • Washington
    For cash sale... $375 OBO Nice, old H&R Hammerless Small Frame 2nd Model, 3rd Variation 5 shot top-break revolver. Chambered in .32 S&W caliber. DAO. Auto ejector for spent shells. 3 inch barrel. Blued. Oct. 8, 1895 patent date. Manufactured between 1910-1913. Pistol functions properly...
  6. RedneckRampage

    Galco DAO 4” N Frame Holster

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $80
    • Clatskanie/PDX
    • Oregon
    Used DAO right hand strong side or cross draw. $80 OBO
  7. Nutty4Guns

    Colt New Agent DAO and Mustang grips

      1. For Sale
    • $20
    • Wilsonville
    • Oregon
    Have a few more sets of walnut Altamont grips for sale. All are new and have never been installed. -Mustang grips, $15 for the pair shipped -New Agent DAO, $20 each pair shipped
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    Sig P226 DAK .40

      1. For Sale
    • $350
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
    I have for sale a well used Sig P226 in .40 S&W with one 12 round magazine. It was probably a police gun at one point judging from holster and finish wear. Has night sights but they hardly glow at all so they're mostly just steel sights. I do not shoot this thing and I'm tired of it taking up...
  9. wfung

    Emperor Kangxi Horse Dao

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $80
    • Portland
    • Oregon
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  10. oregunbob541

    Kimber K6s Stainless 2" DAO .357mag Revolver w/ crimson trace

      1. For Sale
    • $950
    • Springfield
    • Oregon
    Kimber K6s Stainless 2" Double action only revolver in .357mag Excellent condition with original box Comes with: Kydex Carry Holster Crimson Trace laser grips Two sets of wood grips 2 speed strips $950 Willing to trade for Sig P365 + Cash
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    Beretta 92FS DAO $300

      1. For Sale
    • $300
    • Beaverton
    • Oregon
    $400 2 mags As the title says, Beretta 92FS DAO No trades, cash only. Price is firm. If you feel compelled to send a trade offer, or want to offer less, you will be ignored. If the ad is up, it's still available. Must meet at Tigard Pawn, no shipping Fees on buyer.
  12. SDR

    Sig Sauer P220 2-Tone SAO Super Match 45ACP Rose Wood Grips2 OEM 8 Rnd Mags

      1. For Sale
    • $1200
    • Mulino
    • Oregon
    This 220 Super match is in Xlnt condition, fired very little... Product Specifications Manufacturer: Sig Sauer Model: P220 Super Match Width: 1.5" Height: 5.5" Accessories: Manual, Lock Action: SAO Barrel Length: 5" Caliber: 45 ACP Capacity: 8 # of Magazines: 2 Frame Color: Black Frame Finish...
  13. Gassyman

    Ruger SP101 DAO 357 + extras

      1. For Sale
    • $550
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
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  14. OregonSig

    BNIB Ruger SP101 DAO 357 Magnum

      1. For Sale
    • $650
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
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  15. R

    AMT Backup .380 DAO x2

      1. For Sale
    • $300
    • Aumsville
    • Oregon
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  16. Illuminaughty

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      1. For Sale
    • $745
    • Eugene
    • Oregon
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  17. Triggasylum

    Gp100 Galco DAO leather holster

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $60
    • Olympia
    • Washington
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  18. .45's and .38's

    S&W 642-2 DAO 38 special + P

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $340
    • Portland
    • Oregon
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    AMT .380 Backup DAO

      1. For Sale
    • $149
    • Tigard
    • Oregon
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  20. Rob86

    Colt Pony .380 Compact Pistol in DAO

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $599
    • Canby
    • Oregon
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