About The Word Taoism
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Taoism
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What's The Definition Of Taoism?
[n] philosophical system developed by of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
[n] 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 [n] religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu [n] Chinese Taoist sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but also incorporating pantheism and sorcery Synonyms | Synonyms for Taoism: Daoism | Hsuan Chiao Related Terms | Find terms related to Taoism: See Also | faith | faith | philosophical doctrine | philosophical theory | religion | religion | religious belief | religious order | religious sect | sect | Tao | Tao | Taoist Taoism In Webster's Dictionary \Ta"o*ism\, n.
One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the
state. -- {Ta"o*ist}, a. & n.
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