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- For other uses of the words "tao" and "dao", see Dao (disambiguation).
- (a) a philosophical school based on the texts the Tao Te Ching (ascribed to Laozi and alternately spelled Dào Dé Jīng) and the Zhuangzi.
- (b) a family of organized Chinese religious movements such as the Zhengyi ("Orthodoxy") or Quanzhen ("complete reality") sects, which collectively trace back to Zhang Daoling in the late Han Dynasty;
- (c) a Chinese folk religion.
The English word "Taoism" is used to translate the Chinese terms Daojiao (道教) and Daojia (道家). The character Tao 道 (or Dao, depending on the Romanisation scheme one prefers) literally means "path" or "way", but in Chinese religion and philosophy has taken on more abstract meanings. The compound Daojiao refers to Daoism as a religion; Daojia refers to the activity of scholars in their studies. It must be noted that this distinction is itself controversial and fraught with hermeneutic difficulty.
Much uncertainty exists over the meaning of "Taoism". In some countries and contexts (for example, the national "Taoism" organisations of China and Taiwan), the label has come to be applied to the Chinese folk religion, which would otherwise not have a readily recognisable English name. However many, if not most, of its practitioners would not recognise "Taoism" (in any language) as the name of their religion. Moreover, the several forms of what we might call "elite" or "organised" Taoism often distinguish their ritual activities from those of the folk religion, which some professional "Taoists" (Daoshi) tend to view as debased.
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The Abode of the Eternal Tao - A collection of information on contemporary Taoism.
Qigong - Our aim is to provide information for the exploration and investigation of these ancient Taoist exercise systems for health, meditation martial arts.
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A Personal Tao - A modern examination of Taoism. Offers a guide in self exploration and discovery through a combination of art, poetry and literature.
Meta Description: [ Taoism book of self discovery and Tao definition. Written as a modern Tao Te Ching, this Taoism book is a collection of Taoist meditations and lifestyle practices. ]
Barefoot Doctor - Pop Taoism? Sort of. Walk the Tao with the Barefoot Doctor.
Meta Description: [ Taoism explained for modern people. The Barefoot Doctor shows how to use ancient wisdom to improve self confidence, improve self esteem and become successful. The site covers Taoist techniques such as meditation, affirmations and many others to get what you want in life. ]
Center for Daoist Studies - Mission statement, reading list, handbooks, articles, and links.
Chad Hansen's Chinese Philosophy Page (Taoist Interpretations) - This site contains segments of an extended interpretive theory of Classical Chinese philosophy that takes Taoism as the philosophical center. The interpretive theory turns on a new, more philosophical reading of the Taoist philosopher Zhuangzi (ChuangTzu).
China, Taoism and Religions - A philosophy, a religion and the basis for Chinese Medicine, Taoism represents the wisdom accumulated over Chinese history and promotes harmony among beings and nature.
Meta Description: [ A philosophy, a religion and the basis for Chinese Medication. It represents the wisdom
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Chinese Culture - Promoting Taoism as a philosophy.
Daily Tao - New Taoism quote each weekday plus links to Taoist sites.
Meta Description: [ a new Daoism (Taoism) quote each weekday plus links to Daoism sites ]
Daoist Philosophy - Various Taoist thoughts and philosophical discussion.
Five Sacred Mountains Taoist Kungfu Association - Organization dedicated to teaching Taoism, Taoist martial arts, and Taoist philosophy.
Healing Tao USA Site - Healing Tao USA is a private Educational Trust. It operates Healing Tao University and the HealingTaoUSA.com website and fulfillment center that sells a wide variety of Tao products.
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Lao Tzu - Selections from the Tao Ching, (The Book of Changes).
MSB Academy: Taoism - The natural is the essence of all that must be known, and the place where all must return.
Panlatrevo - Religious philosophy resources and discussions on religion, spirituality, atheism and freethought. Centers on Taoist philosophy.
Meta Description: [ Panlatrevo is an internet resource for texts and scriptures of Taoism and Tao-related traditions. ]
Siu Tao - Exploring the Tao. Includes both philosophical and religious Taoism as well as a discussion forum.
Meta Description: [ A definite place where you can get a lot of information about Tao and its relation. ]
Tao Philosophy - Taoist philosophy online community.
Meta Description: [ (Dhammapada, 115) Better it is to live one day seeing the Supreme Truth
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Verse 183. Not to do evil, to cultivate merit, to purify one's (NOT BY OTHERS) mind—this is the Teaching of the Buddhas.http://web.ukonline.co.uk... ]
Tao Webring - Tao Philosophy Sites
Meta Description: [ Web ring of sites with content related to Taoism and Taoist topics like tao, yin-yang, wu, wu-wei, Tao-te ching, I-ching, Lao-tzu. ]
Tao's Culture Center - Lectures, seminars, book publishing, and periodicals provided in an effort to propagate Chinese Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
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Meta Description: [ Taoism Homepage ]
Taoism -Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - Taoism, one of the two great religious/philosophical systems of China, defined.
Taoism and the Arts of China - Art Institute of Chicago presents Taoism, history, and related historical works.
Taoism and the Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan - A summary of the growth of Taoism and information on deities and major figures in both religious and philosophical Taoism.
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Taoism Directory - Directory of sites with content related to Taoism and Taoist issues.
Meta Description: [ Directory of sites with content related to Taoism and Taoist issues ]
Taoism for Newbies - Taoist Philosophy(not religion) for everyone. (Flash required)
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Taoism Initiation Page - Provides teachings on Taoism and related concepts like tao, yin-yang, wu, wu-wei and the I-ching. Includes online courses.
Meta Description: [ Teachings on Taoism and related topics like tao, yin-yang, wu, wu-wei, and the I-ching. Includes online courses ]
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Taoist Culture and Information Centre - Taoist philosophy, current events, culture and religion.
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Taoist Restoration Society - Nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and preserving China's Taoist heritage. Resources on practical Taoist living in the modern world. Discussion boards.
Meta Description: [ A US non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and rebirth of China's Taoist tradition. ]
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