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Because there are debates over the definition of Taoism and whether it should be divided into categories of religious, philosophical, and folk following, it is difficult to estimate the number of followers. According to Wikipedia, there may be as many as 20 million followers of Taoism world-wide.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoLao says in the 50th verse that 30% follow death,30% follow life & 30% just pass from birth to death. That leaves 10%,my guess is this is the percentage of Taoist followers in the world.
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∙ 15y agoAccording to Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism, 20,000,000-50,000,000
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∙ 15y ago4.5 million people.
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∙ 14y ago20 000 000
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How many worshippers does Taoism have in the world today?
approximately 2,700,000 people follow Taoism
How many people follow taoism throughout the world?
about 225 million followers
Why Japanese people don't believe in religion?
Japanese people often do believe in religion. A majority of Japanese people follow the beliefs of Buddhism and Shintoism. In the modern days there are many that follow the Christian beliefs.
Taoism is the study of the teachings of which philosopher?
many of the beliefs of taoists came from the Chinese philosopher named lao tzu... he wrote many books which include their beliefs...
What do Chinese people value?
Although China has many beliefs, some of the main ones are Confucianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. The current government, though, has tried to suppress many of these beliefs.
Does china follows only Buddhism?
No, the people of China follow many religons, including Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Islam, Christianity, etc.
Can a Christian do Taoism?
A:A Christian can do what is known as philosophical Taoism (or Daoism) without a conflict of interests. Philosophical Taoism teaches ethical principles and harmonious living. If a Christian studies religious Taoism, he or she will soon have to make a decision whether to continue to follow Christianity or to follow Taoism with its many gods.
What is the difference between traditional Taoism and popular Taoism?
Traditional Taoism is derived from Taoist writings, such as the Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing) by Lao Tzu (Laozi), the writings of Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi), and the Tao Tsang (Daozang). It is a religious or philosophical teaching that puts great emphasis on the approach one takes to thinking and acting. It is somewhat ambiguous on most of the things Western thinkers consider the basics of religion or philosophy. Its ideas pertain to "effortless action" and "uncarved wood" (meaning simplicity). The basis of the belief is a balance between Tao (Dao), meaning "the way," and Te (De) meaning "virtue." The term popular Taoism might refer to two things. These share the grafting of traditional Taoism onto other beliefs. Chinese folk religion, which is so complicated and inconsistent in its beliefs that it has no name of its own, is often referred to in literature as Taoism (and sometimes as Buddhism or Confucianism). It is a set of ancient religions, ancestor worship, animism, shamanism, and magic, mixed to varying degrees with Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. It accepts many or most of the basic ideas of Taoism, but includes much more. This is practiced in China, and in some Chinese communities outside China. Taoism has influenced thinking outside China and outside Chinese culture. Many people refer to themselves as Taoist because Taoism has influenced their beliefs profoundly. They many be of many cultures, however, and of many religions. In my experience, these people prefer to take their Taoism from traditional sources, but have other religions, including Christianity, agnosticism, and possibly others.
What are three major beliefs that people follow in different religions?
The Three major beliefs in the world today are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Hinduism and Buddhism are also believed by many.
How do Confucianism and Taoism differ in their approaches to life?
Taoism is where "yin and yang" come from. In Taoism there aren't many rules. Taoists believe that through nature and harmony a person can be happy. Confucianism believes in setting good examples for others to follow primarily in all of one's relationships.
Is Taoism associated with other religions?
AnswerTaoism (Daoism) is indigenous to China and has not been exposed very much to other religions. In the long history of China, Taoism has had brief periods of conflict with Buddhism, but this was arguably more because of imperial involvement in matters religious, than a reflection on either Taoism or Buddhism. Today, Taoism co-exists well with Buddhism, and people often follow both major Chinese belief systems to a greater or lesser extent. This is facilitated by having some gods in common, and by having non-overlapping services they can offer.
What religion promotes reincarnation?
Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism and Taoism. Many beliefs that fall under the "pagan" umbrella do. Animism as a whole tends to support reincarnation.
