Ecological Consciousness of Taoism

The ecological consciousness of Taoism is paid more and more attention at present. Taoism respects nature from the aspects of ecological ethic, and even regards heaven and earth as parents. From the aspects of ecological protection, Taoism insists that the relationship between human being and nature is not hostile. Instead, human being should recognize nature and help nature through selfdiscipline. From the aspect of ecological utilization, Taoism regards that human being should utilize the nature reasonably to maintain ecological harmony. The ecological philosophy of Taoism shows the characteristics that everything follows the nature.