On the Ditferences and Similarities of the Cosmic Generation Theory between Lao Zi and Yi Da Zhuan

Lao Zi and Yi Da Zhuan have different names but similar contents on the cosmic generation. Their differences contain the following two points: firstly, the former said that the universe generated from Tao, while the latter originated from the extreme ultimate; secondly, they both had different presentations. They had three aspects of similarities. Firstly, they both described the universe generation in numbers. Secondly, they both used Yin-Yang contrast to denote all the things in contrast. Thirdly, they both owned the spiritual agreement.