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Daoism

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Noun1.Daoism - philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
Taoism
philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
Tao - the ultimate principle of the universe
Taoism - religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu


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and with the introduction of Daoism in the next century.
Concept of heaven and hell 'transcends religions' by Anglican Journal
Daoism is probably the oldest of these traditions, but unlike the other two, lacks any specific originator.
Heaven and earth: the ancient roots of Chinese medicine by Fortney, Mark / New Life Journal
At the top left of the print is "Kashima" written in a special spirit writing script associated with popular Daoism.
Shaking up Japan: Edo society and the 1855 catfish picture prints by Smits, Gregory / Journal of Social History
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