Taoism
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- Taoism generally teaches that the afterlife involves becoming one with the Tao.
- Taoism focuses on living in harmony with the Tao through practices like meditation, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and observing the natural rhythms of life. The concept of Wu Wei (non-action or effortless action) is central to Taoist thought, suggesting that one should align with the natural flow of things rather than force or control outcomes.
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- However, Taoism incorporates various gods and immortals in its folk traditions, particularly in religious Taoism.
- Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (the Way), which is considered the fundamental principle underlying the universe.
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- In religious Taoism, women have played important roles as nuns, priestesses, and spiritual leaders.
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- Taoism is primarily practiced in China and Taiwan, with smaller communities found across East Asia and the world.
- Taoist temples are places of worship, where rituals are performed, and people offer prayers to Taoist deities and ancestors.
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- Taoism originated in ancient China, around the 4th-3rd century BCE. It is traditionally attributed to Laozi, a semi-legendary figure who is said to have authored the Tao Te Ching, the foundational text of Taoism.
- Taoism is not a theistic religion in the conventional sense. It doesn’t focus on a single god but rather on the Tao, an impersonal force that flows through all life.
- Taoism traditionally respects women, especially in its philosophical form.
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