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- philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
- religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
- a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism
- 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
How To Use Taoism In A Sentence
- Cultural attitudes towards oral sex range from disgust to reverence: in Ancient Rome, fellatio was considered profoundly taboo, whereas in Chinese Taoism, cunnilingus is revered as a spiritually fulfilling practice that is believed to enhance longevity. Tubarão Esquilo
- She has explored various religions and ways of thought throughout her life, from Christianity to agnosticism and Taoism to animism and shamanism to Gnosticism, Hinduism and Buddhism.
- Friendly international exchanges are also increasing in the areas of China's Buddhism, Taoism and Islam.
- Confucianism, Taoism, and shamanism have also influenced Japanese religion.
- The main religions are Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism.
- Taiping Scriptures takes the theory on Yin and Yang as the philosophic base of Taoism, and expounds the theology and religious doctrine with it, implying lots of brilliant thoughts on woman rights.
- Taoism is a Chinese philosophical tradition that emphasizes the spiritual and mystical connection between human beings and nature.
- Taoism is even less pessimistic, accepting the good with the bad, recognising the joy as well as the suffering. Archive 2006-02-01
- Taoism, or Tao-kiao, was invented by the disciples of Lao-tze, but the lofty theories of this philosopher have denigrated to the grossest superstitions, alchemy, astrology, and a worship of a pantheon of idols, the highest of which is Yu-hwang Shang-ti; the chief of the Taoists resides at Lung-hu-shan (Kiang-si); most of the hierarchy are extremely ignorant. The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux
- Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Protestantism and Roman Catholicism.