ancient Chinese religion/philosophy, emphasizing an appreciation of nature and a harmonious life (Chadwick 1999).

A way of life or thinking that has influenced every aspect of Chinese culture. Comes from the Chinese 'tao' meaning 'the way', thus Taoism became "the way".

Philosophy or religion associated with the teachings of Lao Tzu.

Both a religion and a philosophy in China which advocates following the Tao, or the way of nature (although the work Tao is translated in many different ways, including “Way of the Cosmos,” “Way of Heaven,” “Way,” “One,” or “Path”). Simplicity, unity of all things, and becoming one with the Tao are all concepts of Taoism. CureZone.com Educating instead of Medicating

The system of beliefs based on the Tao Te Ching. The main goal of the religion is to enhance the Tao within oneself. This can be done in different ways. Although these ways are interconnected and interwoven, three main approaches stand out: Philosophical Taoism in which Taoists try to understand the Tao to use it efficiently, Taoist Hygiene and Yoga which attempts to increase the amount of Tao, usually referred to as chi, within oneself, and Religious Taoism which uses magic and other means to bring the Tao's benefits to the masses.

Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of Lao Tse

philosophy/religion of China. Philosophy derives from the Tao-te-ching, a book traditionally ascribed to Lao-tze but probably written in the mid-3rd cent. B.C. It describes an ideal human condition of freedom from desire and effortless simplicity, achieved by following the Tao (the spontaneous, creative, effortless path taken by natural events in the universe).

a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism

religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu

popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic

philosophical system developed by of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events

One of the three great religions of China, Taoism evolved as a form of philosophy and psychology from Lao-Tse (604-531 BCE). It means the Way, defined as - a power which envelops, surrounds and flows through all things, living and non-living. The Tao regulates natural processes and nourishes balance in the Universe. It embodies the harmony of opposites". Although much of its heritage was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution of China (1966 - 1976), today Taoism has a following of approximately 20 million around the world.

A Chinese religion and philosophy that perceives nature and the universe to be in a state of constant flux. Taoism seeks to return humans to a harmonic relationship with this state of perpetual change.

One of the three major religions of China: the other two are Buddhism and Confucianism. Taoism is described more fully elsewhere in this document.

A religion in China renovated by Lao Tsu in 6th century B.C., emphasizing harmony with nature Territorial instinct Instinctual need to have a certain amount space around oneself

Chinese religion over 4000 years old. There is no personal god, the closest thing being the Tao, which is a supreme force which underlies change through the passage of time. One is to become free of personal desires, and become attuned to the flow of change. The principle of innaction has great importance, because attempting to right injustices does not agree with the ideal that good and evil are complementary forces, which are part of the flow of change. Meditation is a basic component of Taoism.

A religion developed from a Chinese mystic philosophy.

Ancient philosophy of China, focusing on man's relationship with nature, and of the body to the mind.

system of chinese philosophy, esoteric thought and religion. Several esoteric schools in Taoism had teachings related to sacred sex that influenced and was infruenced by tantra. Taoism was also important in the development of Qi Gung

A religious system that teaches that the supernatural can be altered by altering forces. The symbol for Taoism is the yin yang. Christians do not believe in forces. We believe in a personal God.

One of the great philosophical traditions in China, according to which the individual will find peace and tranquility through quietly following the Tao.

Philosophy school that want people to achieve harmony with the nature

Chinese religious and philosophical school associated with the Lao Tzu ( Laozi) (also, Tao-te Ching or Daodejing) and the writings of Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) (c. 369-286 B.C.).

(China) A religion which emerged from Confucianism. Concerned with spiritual grown and was the major underlying influence in China for 2,500 years.

A Chinese religion and philosophy that sees the universe as engaged in ceaseless motion and activity. All is considered to be in continual flux. The universe is in trinsically dynamic. This continual cosmic process is called the "Tao" by the Chinese. The process is described in terms of Yin and Yang. (See: Yin/Yang.)

This religion of about 20 million followers was founded by Lao-Tse (604-531 BCE), a contemporary of Confucius, and author of Tao-te-Ching. Taoism started as a combination of psychology and philosophy but evolved into a state religion in 440 CE At that time Lao-Tse became popularly venerated as a deity. Taoism, along with Buddhism and Confucianism, became the three great religions of China. Much of Taoism was destroyed since the Communist victory in 1949; it survives mainly in Taiwan.

The philosophical system set forth in Tao Te Ching. Everything is connected in Nature.