Taoists believe "Do not worry about worldly matters. Instead, meditate on nature."
Taoists believe "Do not worry about worldly matters. Instead, meditate on nature."
Historians believe that Taoists emphasize harmony with nature and the universe, advocating for a way of life that aligns with the natural flow of existence. They value simplicity, humility, and compassion, often drawing on the teachings of foundational texts like the "Tao Te Ching" and the "Zhuangzi." Additionally, historians note that Taoism has influenced various aspects of Chinese culture, including medicine, art, and politics, promoting a worldview that seeks balance and tranquility.
Taoists didn't believe n rulers at all. They thought government was unnatural and disrupted the balance of the yin yang.
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Zhuangzi died in -286.
Zhuangzi Tests His Wife was created in 1913.
in self improvement and they celebrate a mans inner dependency and association with nature
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.
Taoists don't believe in any gods. They believe in peace and calmness through the body. They don't often pray but when they do, it's often for someone to talk to. Taoists believe in kung fu and all of that stuff but don't have any gods to worship. So if you find a name for a god of the Taoist it's happy for you but i don't think there is a Taoist god. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Taoists believe in numerous deities, headed by the Jade Emperor & his Bride the Empress of the West. Above the Jade Emperor are the 3 Pure Ones.
Zhuangzi, a Chinese philosopher, is believed to have been born around the 4th century BCE during the Warring States period. His exact birth date is not known.
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.