Taoism

['taʊ'ɪzəm]

Definition

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

(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.

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

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

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Definition

(n.) One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state.

Editor: Stephen