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Daoism and Peacebuilding: Toward an Agenda for Research and Practice

There are profound yet underexplored connections between Daoism and peacebuilding. The yin-yang symbol represents the dynamic unity of distinct yet interrelated forces; the borders between yin and yang are fluid and, at certain points in cycles of energy, interchangeable.2 This is a recognition of difference within a broader understanding of complementarity. Yin-yang theory recognizes the inevitability of change and the need for skillful management and transformation of conflicts. Peace is a key concept in Daoist philosophy—not as static harmony but as vibrant and living balance—and the Daoist classics have much to say about warfare, both in principle and in practice. There are some striking similarities and comparisons between the rich tradition of Daoist practices, philosophy, political theory, and literature and applications in the field of peacebuilding as developed in the context of peace studies and international relations in Western academia