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The number of Taoists is difficult to estimate, due to a variety of factors including defining Taoism. The number of people practicing Chinese folk religion is estimated to be just under four hundred million. Most Chinese people and many others have been influenced in some way by Taoist tradition. Estimates for the number of Taoists worldwide range from twenty to over fifty million.
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Do Taoists have any dietary laws that they should follow?
Many Taoists are strictly vegetarian in order to keep in line with the Tao, but a good number of Taoists are not vegetarian and this is not seen as an infraction of Taoist values. Alcohol is also generally not consumed. Other these two things, there are no major dietary laws or practices that Taoists follow.
Is taoism one of biggest religions today?
No, it is not. Adherents number about 50 million, which is not many as religions go. There are actually a lot more people influenced by Taoism, and even who believe in it. But it is compatible with other belief systems to the extent that many people who believe have other religions. There are many Buddhists who are also Taoists, but call themselves Buddhists and not Taoists when asked. The same is true for Shintoists. There are even many Christians who are also Taoists.
What do taoists believe in according to the zhuangzi?
Taoists believe "Do not worry about worldly matters. Instead, meditate on nature."
Where do taoists live?
Taoists are most commonly found in China. They can also be found in Russia, Egypt, and California.
According to the Zhuangzi what do Taoists believe?
Taoists believe "Do not worry about worldly matters. Instead, meditate on nature."
What is the worshippers of Tao?
Taoists.
How many times do Taoisms worship a day?
Since most Taoists do not believe in a God, it is difficult to say that they "pray." More accurately, Taoists meditate; most Taoists perform some sort of meditation daily, although there is no rule about this. They also read sacred texts from their religion and think about the meanings those texts contain.
How many taoists does it take to change a light bulb?
Two. One to turn it and one not to turn it.
What is Taoist meditation called?
The Taoists practice many meditation techniques, each with different names.
How many taoists are in Australia?
3323 in Mexico
What happens to Taoisms after life?
In a sense Taoism is not so much a religion as a philosophy that is usually imposed on other religions. Taoists have a rather unspecific idea of divinity and afterlife. Most Taoists are Buddhists, who believe in reincarnation. Many Taoists are adherents of Chinese Folk Religions who seem to share a believe in afterlife centering around spirits of the dead who are the ancestors one should worship. Other Taoists are members of other religions with other beliefs.
What do Taoists sacrifice to their gods?
Taoists generally leave small offerings of fruit or vegetable in front of statues of the gods or the Immortals.
