Tao·ism (dou  z  m, tou-)n. A principal philosophy and system of religion of China based on the teachings of Lao-tzu in the sixth century b.c. and on subsequent revelations. It advocates preserving and restoring the Tao in the body and the cosmos. Tao ist n.Tao·is tic adj. |
Taoism [rhymes with Maoism]
Noun
a Chinese system of religion and philosophy advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
Taoist nadj
Taoism
1. a philosophical system evolved by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, especially its advocacy of a simple and natural life and of noninterference with the course of natural events in order to have a happy existence in harmony with the Tao.
2. a popular Chinese religion, purporting to be based on the principles of Lao-tzu, but actually an eclectic polytheism characterized by superstition, alchemy, divination, and magic. Also called Hsüan Chiao.
See also: Religion
2. a popular Chinese religion, purporting to be based on the principles of Lao-tzu, but actually an eclectic polytheism characterized by superstition, alchemy, divination, and magic. Also called Hsüan Chiao.
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| Noun | 1. |  Taoism - a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism |
| 2. | Taoism - religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu Daoism, Taoism - philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events organized religion, religion, faith - an institution to express belief in a divine power; "he was raised in the Baptist religion"; "a member of his own faith contradicted him" | |
| 3. | Taoism - 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 faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality" | |
| 4. | Taoism - philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy Tao - the ultimate principle of the universe Tao - the ultimate principle of the universe Taoism - religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu |
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