There are three important concepts in Lao-tzu's philosophy, namely, Tao, Nothing and Being. Tao is the Truth, whereas Nothing and Being represent the metaphysical nature of this Truth. The content of the concept of Nothing is, indeed very abundant. It consists of at least six meanings. 1. It denotes the metaphysical Tao which does exist, serving as the transcendental ground of all entities. 2. It describes the essence of Tao as voidness. Numerous wondrous functions originate from this voidness, including giving birth to all entities. 3. It denotes the various functions based on Tao's voidness. That voidness can induce functions is due to its implication of "return". 4. It involves the implication of cultivation which is achieved in the eradication of all kinds of hindrance and the dissolution of all difficulties. 5. It denotes the methods or attitudes of dealing with daily matters, namely wu-wei and wu pu-wei. Wu-wei means one does not initiate unnecessary actions that will hamper human nature. If one can do so, there is nothing that cannot be done well. This is Wu pu-wei. 6. It denotes a subjective state achieved through practice. That is, one realizes the objective Tao in one's mind, attaining a spiritual state of emptiness. This empty state is Nothing. These six meanings are not separated from each other. They are corelated through the implication of voidness, which denotes, objectively, the nature of Tao, and subjectively, a state of the mind.