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Taoism

[dou-iz-uhm, tou-]

Origin

noun

the philosophical system evolved by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao.

Also called Hsüan Chiao. a popular Chinese religion, originating in the doctrines of Lao-tzu but later highly eclectic in nature and characterized by a pantheon of many gods and by the practice of alchemy, divination, and magic.

Origin:
Tao + -ism

Related forms

Tao·ist, noun, adjective

Tao·is·tic, adjective

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World English Dictionary

Taoism (ˈtaʊɪzəm)

—n
1.	the philosophy of Lao Zi that advocates a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
2.	a popular Chinese system of religion and philosophy claiming to be teachings of Lao Zi but also incorporating pantheism and sorcery

'Taoist

—n, —*adj*

Tao'istic

—*adj*

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Word Origin & History

Taoism

religious system founded by Lao Tzu (b. 604 B.C.E.), 1839, from Chinese tao "way, path, right way (of life), reason."

American Heritage

Cultural Dictionary

Taoism [(dou-iz-uhm)]

A religion native to China. Its adherents attempt to live according to the Tao — the “Way,” which they believe governs the universe.