•Daoism is a philosophy, a religion, and a way of life that arose in the 6th century BCE in what is now the eastern Chinese province of Henan. It has strongly influenced the culture and religious life of China and other East Asian countries ever since.
Founder and symbol
•The founding figure is Laozi, who flourished in the 6th century BCE but about whom little else is known
•yin-yang symbol The ubiquitous yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism
Scriptures,beliefs,and concepts
-beliefs •Taoist thought focuses on genuineness, longevity, health, immortality, vitality, wu wei
-scriptures •Philosophical Daoism's main scriptures are the Dao De Jing [Tao Te Ching], the Zhuang Zi [Chuang Tzu], and sometimes the Huahu jing [Hua Hu Ching], Lie Zi [Lieh Tzu], and Wen Zi [Wen Tzu].
-concepts •The chapter recognizes Daoism's playful ambiguity and discusses the three concepts: Way (Dao), integrity (de), and non-action (wuwei)
Common issues •Taoism does not face many modern issues, and is considered one of the most peaceful religions on the Earth. However, in a world of many issues and problems regarding other religions, Taoism is fading into obscurity due to its lack of issues. This is not to say, however, that Taoism has never faced problems. Communist China has suppressed the religion by destroying temples and art, confiscating land, and suppressing religious figures. Taoism was viewed as harmful, and superstitious to its people, and resulted in challenges which Taoists throughout history have had to face. Even though these are not modern issues, Taoism is still impacted by its issues of the past, as it desperately tries to avoid falling into obscurity, by forming organizations to revive the religion, such as the Chinese Taoist Association.
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•Daoism is a philosophy, a religion, and a way of life that arose in the 6th century BCE in what is now the eastern Chinese province of Henan. It has strongly influenced the culture and religious life of China and other East Asian countries ever since.
Founder and symbol
•The founding figure is Laozi, who flourished in the 6th century BCE but about whom little else is known
•yin-yang symbol
The ubiquitous yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism
Scriptures,beliefs,and concepts
-beliefs
•Taoist thought focuses on genuineness, longevity, health, immortality, vitality, wu wei
-scriptures
•Philosophical Daoism's main scriptures are the Dao De Jing [Tao Te Ching], the Zhuang Zi [Chuang Tzu], and sometimes the Huahu jing [Hua Hu Ching], Lie Zi [Lieh Tzu], and Wen Zi [Wen Tzu].
-concepts
•The chapter recognizes Daoism's playful ambiguity and discusses the three concepts: Way (Dao), integrity (de), and non-action (wuwei)
Common issues
•Taoism does not face many modern issues, and is considered one of the most peaceful religions on the Earth. However, in a world of many issues and problems regarding other religions, Taoism is fading into obscurity due to its lack of issues. This is not to say, however, that Taoism has never faced problems. Communist China has suppressed the religion by destroying temples and art, confiscating land, and suppressing religious figures. Taoism was viewed as harmful, and superstitious to its people, and resulted in challenges which Taoists throughout history have had to face. Even though these are not modern issues, Taoism is still impacted by its issues of the past, as it desperately tries to avoid falling into obscurity, by forming organizations to revive the religion, such as the Chinese Taoist Association.
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