Taoism definition

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A principal philosophy and system of religion of China that is based on writings attributed to Lao-tzu, Chuang-Tzu, and others, and advocates conforming one's behavior and thought to the Tao.
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A Chinese religion and philosophy reputedly founded by Laotzu, that advocates simplicity, selflessness, etc., in conformity with the Tao.
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Singular:
taoism
Plural:
taoisms

Taoism Sentence Examples

  • In Taoism, the concepts of the Tao and chi are believed to be beyond the understanding of most people.

  • Neither Taoism nor Confucianism, indeed, makes this claim.

  • Together they form a fundamental aspect of the beliefs and principles of Taoism.

  • The ambiguous relationship between the cult of immortality and philosophical Taoism is well illustrated in the attitude of Ko Hung to major Taoist writings.

  • Historians note that the Chinese religion of Taoism also introduced the concept in about 300 B.C.

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