TAOISM

Taoism, Daoism

(noun) philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events

Taoism, Hsuan Chiao

(noun) popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic

Taoism

(noun) religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu

Taoism

(noun) a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ta"o*ism, n.

Definition: One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state.

– Ta"o*ist, a. & n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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