[Tao.ism] n [Tao] (1838) 1: a Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century b.c. that teaches conformity to the Tao by unassertive action and simplicity
2: a religion developed from Taoist philosophy and folk and Buddhist religion and concerned with obtaining long life and good fortune often by magical means -- Tao.ist adj or n -- Tao.is.tic adj