Taoism Definition & Meaning
taoism
- noun
- a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism
- religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
- 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
- philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
"Taoism" in song lyrics
See how taoism is used in real songs:
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"How you livin', Muslim or Christian, Buddhism or Taoism"
Labtekwon — Feelings -
"who started taoism"
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"punishment beliefs of taoism"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with taoism
Usage tips for "taoism"
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