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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Taoism (or Daoism) refers to a variety of related philosophical and religious traditions that have influenced East Asia for more than two millennia, and have had a notable influence on the western world since the 19th century. The word 道, Tao (or Dao, depending on the romanization scheme), literally translated as "path" or "way", although in Chinese folk religion and philosophy it carries more abstract meanings. Taoist propriety and ethics emphasize the Three Jewels of the Tao: compassion, moderation, and humility, while Taoist thought generally focuses on nature, the relationship between humanity and the cosmos (天人相应), health and longevity, and wu wei (action through inaction), which is thought to produce harmony with the universe. Taoism has several different manifestations in the modern world. Popular taoism (folk religion and beliefs) is widespread throughout east asia. It can be seen in forms of reverence for ancestor spirits, and in cultural artifacts such as the immortals and the celestial bureaucracy. Organized religious Taoism distinguishes its ritual activity from that of the folk religion, which some professional Taoists (Daoshi) view as debased. Many skills and professions take Taoism as a core element, and so activities as diverse as Chinese alchemy (including Neidan), astrology, cuisine, differing Chinese martial arts, Chinese traditional medicine, feng shui, and qigong see themselves as expression of taoism. Taoist philosophy has been exported to the Western world without the religious structures that surround it in the east, and has taken on a separate life of its own in that context. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are some good basic books on Taoism? Q. I have already read "The Tao of Pooh", and I am now reading "365 Tao". I am LDS (Mormon) but I'm extremely interested in Taoism and love the principles. Also can we please keep the answers as informative and open minded, and not turn this discussion into religion bashing? Thanks :) Asked by tennisgirl37 - Fri Mar 6 12:30:56 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments A. Taoism, strictly speaking isn't a religion but a world view and a way of life. The best book would be the one upon which it's founded, the Tao Te Ching (Book of the Strength of the Way) by Lao Tse. Like any great Philosophical work it is many layered and it's complexities are difficult to translate, so I'd recommend you get several different translations and study them together, read how different sources translate the same passage and then consider the similarities you find. It might also be helpful to try righting down your understanding in your own words as a way of clarifying you thoughts and keeping them for future reference as your studies continue and your grasp of the concepts improves. A mastery of the Tao is the work of a… [cont.] Answered by rich k - Fri Mar 6 12:46:55 2009 How did Taoism affect the lives of the Chinese people? Q. Just a little info on the matter would be fantastic. Thanks! Asked by janice - Fri Aug 28 21:14:46 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Taoism is not a religion. Many westerners think it is.The Chinese have always believed in "energies" as spirits. Tao means "way". Taoism means "the way things operate". "The way of things". The Chinese have always been a thinking people. They have always tried to make sense of life. They did not have the Bible. It explains in the Bible that God had "made" the nation "Israel" (not just Jews) from Abraham. Jesus reveals that He was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel. So the only exposure of the idea of God to the Chinese has come in the last two hundred years. Before Taoism came into being Chinese thinking was limited to thinking in terms of producing orderly society, which is the philosophy of Confucianism. It was much like the caste… [cont.] Answered by euhmerist - Fri Aug 28 21:53:29 2009 What are the beliefs of taoism?
Q. Last night, i was discussing religion with my step-father, and he brought up taoism. He told me the main things, like how it's like all the good things from every other religion, but without the part where it scares you into doing what's right by threatening you to hell. You just do the right things because it's the better way to live. But I'm curious for more information about it, like exactly what a person should do. Thanks for the help. Asked by super red head! - Sat Nov 28 09:38:02 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments A. It favors non-action over action and contains respect for Nature, or "The Tao", translated as something like "the way of the universe". The main figure is Lao Tze, semi mythical teacher and writer of its main book, The Way and its Power, or Tao te Ching. (Skinny old guy with staff, pointed hat and long grey beard) Its icon is the Yin Yang, thought to represent the relativity of opposites such as negative and positive, male and female etc. "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. "(best known line of Tao te Ching), seems to point out that all knowledge leaves out part of the entire picture - every picture leaves out something. You can get a copy of The Tao te Ching in English, it's short and very good reading. Answered by Mother Hubbard - Sat Nov 28 09:54:10 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "taoism"  news.google.com China Post Iguangdao is a religion originated in mainland China that integrates the teachings of Chinese Taoism , Confucianism, and Buddhism. and more » news.google.com Dallas Baptist Standard China recognizes five official religions, including Protestantism, Catholicism, Islam, Buddhism and Taoism . Registered Christians and churches have full ... and more » news.google.com Media For Freedom Therefore, having based on these values Hinduism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism , Christianity, Islam, Shitoism or Sikhism ... From Google News Search: "taoism"  static.howstuffworks.com 336px x 400px | 31.90kB [source page] 2007 Publications International Ltd The mythological origins of Taoism have added to its spiritual and universal appeal  wisegorilla.com 263px x 463px | 1.00kB [source page] taoism lake ptn gif 05 Dec 2005 01 10 2k taoism mountain p gif 05 Dec 2005 01 10 3k taoism mountain p png 05 Dec 2005 01 12 1k taoism mountain ptn gif 05 Dec 2005 01 10 2k  wisegorilla.com 57px x 100px | 1.70kB [source page] taoism wind p png 03 Sep 2005 00 38 1k taoism wind p gif 03 Sep 2005 00 37 2k taoism water ptn gif 03 Sep 2005 00 37 2k taoism water p png 03 Sep 2005 00 38 1k From Yahoo Image Search: "taoism"  taoism.about.com unknown Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:49:36 GM Line and paragraph breaks are automatic. Some HTML allowed: . , . , . , . . Say It! Must Reads. Introduction to . Taoism. Key Concepts What Is Qi (Chi)? The Yin-Yang Symbol . Taoism's. Many Faces. Discuss ...  civilitasblog.blogspot.com International Society for the Comparative Study of Civilizations Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:43:00 GM Taoism. , Confucianism and Buddhism are the three major philosophical-religious traditions of China. While . Taoism. and Confucianism are native to China, Buddhism was an import from India. At the core of Chinese philosophy is ... taoism.about.com unknown Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:44:26 GM What follows are a sampling of passages which highlight the conversation between . Taoism. and Buddhism, touching on topics such as the eight extraordinary meridians, embryonic breathing, and the relationship between an open meridian ... From Google Blog Search: "taoism" |
