noun
unity of heaven and humanity; acting in harmony with heaven's will
A concept from Chinese philosophy, especially Confucianism and Taoism, referring to the ideal state where human actions align perfectly with the natural or divine order. Often used in discussions of ethics, governance, and spirituality.
天人合一の思想は、東洋哲学の根幹をなす概念の一つだ。
The idea of the unity of heaven and humanity is one of the foundational concepts of Eastern philosophy.
彼は天人合一を理想とし、自然と調和した生き方を目指した。
He held the unity of heaven and humanity as an ideal and aimed for a way of life in harmony with nature.
From Chinese 天人合一 (tiān rén hé yī), literally 'heaven human unite one'. The term is deeply rooted in classical Chinese thought, particularly in the works of Confucian and Taoist philosophers.