Against this background, the Chinese philosopher Laozi taught the quietist philosophy of Daoism, which held that one should integrate oneself with the rhythms of life, Confucius preached moderation as a means of attaining spiritual calm, and the teaching of Buddha elevated the attainment of calm to a mystical plane.
Second, are there more cost-effective, less intrusive means of attaining the desired objectives?
The two sides disagree only about the acceptable means of attaining this supreme good.
It's tempting to think of these actions as a means of attaining closure.
Furthermore, icons may portray the ritual means of attaining salvation or moral relationships and duties.
Britain's laws affect the content of so-called news stories as well as the means of attaining them.
This decision puts pressure on scientists, engineers and developers to find ways and means of attaining "sustainable energy development".
In the beginning was the word, and the word was God - by which the gospel meant that the word was our means of attaining enlightenment.
Occession (n) The process whereby the west cedes its claim to having the sole means of attaining enlightenment in all realms.
Mr Zapatero's reluctance to accept Eta's statement as its last word is understandable, as is his insistence that Eta rejects violence as a means of attaining political objectives.
Graduate seminars devoted to current literature and research in particular fields of biology are an important means of attaining professional perspective and competence.
