Taoism

Currently, there are two branches of taoism in religious practise (which is different from the study or school of tao philosofy). There are Quanzhen(All-Purity) and Zhengyi(Orthodoxy,also call Tianshi Dao, which means the Dao of Master-Heaven).

They differ slightly in religious believe. Taoists of Quanzhen are more or less like the monks of Buddhism. They cannot marry or eat meat and live in temples. The Zhengyi Taoist are always married and live in their homes.

As for the scholars studying the dao philosophy, they may have different opinions from each other.

Legalism believes in having clear laws to control people; Daoism believes nothing can be controlled.

The idea of Wu Wei, translated as "doing without doing". It means you let your mind be blank and just do what you're doing without trying.

The Uncarved Block. A person untouched by knowledge, ego, etc. A simple person with humans original simplicity we have at birth.

"Tao Te Ching" or "Tao Teh Ching" or "Daode jing" and other variations on the same are pronounced close to "dow duh jing" with the last word having the initial sound of "jet" and the final sound of "ring."

Zen Buddhism is the Japanese form of Ch'an Buddhism which originated in China with the Indian monk Bodhidharma. Historically there have been a number of lineages of Ch'an and Zen but presently it takes the form of two main schools - Sōtō and Rinzai. There are also some forms of Zen which combine the two forms, especially in the west.

Sōtō Zen has its origins in the Caodang school of Ch'an Buddhism and the silent illumination teachings of Hongzhe. However, its origin is usually taken to rest with Eihei Dōgen (1200-1253) in the 13th century with Soji Keizan (1268-1325) being another important figure in the development of this school. Sōtō Zen emphasises 'just sitting' meditation (shikantaza) and the notion that practice itself is enlightenment. Historically it was the school of the peasant class rather than aristocracy.

Rinzai Zen traces its lineage back to Linji in 9th century China, although the current form of the school owes much to Hakuin Ekaku (1686-1768) who re-invigorated and revived it. In contrast to Sōtō Zen, Rinzai places a large emphasis on enlightenment experiences known as kensho (insight or awakening). Kensho is often achieved through the contemplation of koans, which are presentations of historic encounters between Ch'an masters of the past which pose seemingly confusion questions about reality. The most famous of these is probably "What is the sound of one hand clapping?".

Rinzai was the first of the Zen schools to come to the west with DT Suzuki popularising the form with his writings in the 20th century. Philip Kapleau's 'Three Pillars of Zen' was also of great influence.

Sōtō Zen came to the west with teachers such as Katagiri Roshi and Shuryu Suzuki Roshi, whose book 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind' is considered a Buddhist classic.

The primary religious figures in Taoism are Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu, two scholars who dedicated their lives to balancing their inner spirits.

Hsien, in Chinese Taoism, is an immortal who has achieved divinity through devotion to Taoist practices and teachings.

other well known figures include: Immortal Lu Dong Bin; the Jade Emperor; the Three Purities; and the also-Buddhist Kuan Yin.

Taoism is a relaxed and natural way of finding happiness.

A believer in Taoism believes that everything arises from the Tao which is supposed to have been created before heaven and earth. Also, a believer in Taoism believes in living in harmony with nature. When the religion first started, the belief was to live simply and not to act in anger. Also, Taoists believed it was possible to achieve immorality.

The Yin and Yang symbol represents balance, opposing, and harmonious energy symbols.

Tai Chi is an art that seeks balance of energy while building strength.

Feng Shui is used to arrange homes and energy flow.

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If he was a real historical person, then there are several historical accounts which could be him. In one, he was the court astrologer Lao Dan who lived during the 4th-century BCE reign of Duke Xian of Qin. Qin was in what is now western China. According to another, Laozi was a scholar who worked as the Keeper of the Archives for the royal court of Zhou. The capital of Zhou was Haojing. He was sometimes held to have come from the village of Chu Jen in Chu. Chu was in south eastern China. Yet another story in Sima Qian states that Laozi grew weary of the moral decay of life in Chengzhou and noted the kingdom's decline. He ventured west to live as a hermit in the unsettled frontier at the age of 160. At the western gate of the city (or kingdom), he was recognized by the guard Yinxi. The sentry asked the old master to record his wisdom for the good of the country before he would be permitted to pass. The text Laozi wrote was said to be the Tao Te Ching.

Socrates taught the famous Plato who later taught Aristotle Who eventually taught Alexander the Great. But Socrates got in trouble with the government and was forced to drink poison. Many people told him to run but he believed that there must be law. Sooooooooo.............. He drank the poison

it is unknown who first wrote of "the way", it is not at all important to a practicing Taoist either, as opposed to Talking Taoism, by the populous. But if you should know it is I who leads the Taoist society or any of my righteous brothers/sisters we stand and lead every day for people all over the world spreading love.

Taoism is a philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events.

Taoism arose in China shortly after the arrival of Buddhism. Many of the beliefs, such as reincarnation, are similar. Taoists say they believe in all the Buddhist gods, but Buddhists do not believe in all the Taoist gods.

Both Buddhism and Taoism have philosophical branches that are essentially not theistic, as well as religious branches. At a superficial level, Buddhist and Taoist temples are generally quite similar. Both religions have traditions of sacred caves, particularly Taoism. Buddhism is noted for its monumental statues of the Buddha.

A major difference in the two religions is that Tao priests are relied on to foretell the future and provide guidance for future actions.

Daoist

Taoism made people to uncomplicat things to live in a simple way that is why the way to become enlightened in taoism is to follow the tao and let things be .living life like a child is what they call simple because a child lives nature fun and does not complicate things.

I suggest an Internet search of Taoism to find the answer to this question. Though it is clear that Taoism has been very influential in China, there are opposing viewpoints as to how it impacts its followers. Some would claim positive influence and others would be just as convincing that Taoism has a negative impact on its followers and society.

Taoist followers have no dietary regulations for worship. but they believe that the eating and drinking of gold helps to prolong life and bring about immortality. when combined with exercise, the consumption of gold is used to try and preserve or restore the vital energy with which a person is born.

The lotus is a plant. It often grows in muck at the bottom of stagnant water and has a very beautiful flower. So it symbolizes how, in effect, beauty can grow from ugliness, which is similar to how a human being who is suffering can grow into a peaceful sage who is at ease. A chief method for doing this is seated meditation, and the cross-legged meditation posture is often called the lotus posture.

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TAOISM IS A PATH TO ENLIGHTMENT THROUGH THE FREEING OF THE WILL bY LETTING GO AND BEING IN THE FLOW OF NATURE AS WATER. THERE ARE NO GODS, NO RULES (EXCEPT THAT THERE IS NO RULE)

No, there is no special day of the week in Buddhism.

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