TAOISM


Meaning of TAOISM in English

ˈtau̇ˌizəm, ˈdau̇- noun

( -s )

Usage: capitalized

Etymology: tao (I) + -ism

: a religion and philosophy of China traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C. and originally teaching conformity to the Tao by unassertive action and retirement from the world for a pristine simplicity but later becoming a highly syncretistic religion greatly concerned with obtaining longevity and immortality often by magical means

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