Taoism (Noun)
Meaning 1
Religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu.
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- The spiritual leaders of ancient China taught Taoism to help people achieve harmony with the universe.
- The central concept of Taoism is the Tao, which refers to the ultimate reality and source of all things.
- In modern times, many people in China still practice Taoism, seeking guidance on how to live in balance and simplicity.
- The philosophy of Taoism emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with the natural world.
- The core principles of Taoism were outlined by Lao-tzu in the classic text, the Tao Te Ching.
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Meaning 2
A Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism.
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Meaning 3
Philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events.
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Meaning 4
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.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.