Do is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese term "Tao" (for Taoism), meaning the way to suppress violence and return to the way of the universe. It is a composite of two characters integrated into one, the first signifying "movement" and the second "head" or "chief." Combined, the characters have the meaning of the chief means of direct movement, or the main road, a term figuratively used to mean the "way," as to enlightenment. Implied also are Taoist concepts of non-resistance, goal-lessness, and loss of ego (not surprisingly shared by Zen since the formation of Zen in China was derived from Indian meditative Buddhism which was strongly influenced by Taoism). But while Chinese Taoism developed strong otherworldly or religious connotations, the Japanese had a more practical, less abstract interpretation, one more focused on the pragmatic dimension of human relationships. This led to the concept of the way or road toward self-development. This could lead to a spiritual awakening - one of intuitive perception, insight and enlightenment (as in Zen).