Region
+Taoism started in China
+ In the 6th Century 550 B.C.E by Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu
+ Mainly practiced in China and Taiwan
but also commonly practiced in Japan, Malaysia,
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Viet Nam
+ Followers : 2,700,000
+ In the 6th Century 550 B.C.E by Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu
+ Mainly practiced in China and Taiwan
but also commonly practiced in Japan, Malaysia,
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Viet Nam
+ Followers : 2,700,000
Origins & Historical Significance
+After the fall of the Zhou
Dynasty ( 221 B.C ) became a religion
+Dates back to Confuscious time
+Founder was Lao Tzu "Old Master " ( 604 B.C .E )
-Though there are many theories about who he was , one of the most popular stories is said to be have been conceived by shooting star and born an old wise man
-Disillusioned with work as a government archivist
-Soon after left town to write The Tao Te Ching
+Tao Te Ching = Most influential Chinese book of all times since it is written
-Has 5,000 words that set the foundation for the core of Taoism
-Basis for Taoism = Tao (the way)= Te (strength/virtue)= Ching (scripture)
Dynasty ( 221 B.C ) became a religion
+Dates back to Confuscious time
+Founder was Lao Tzu "Old Master " ( 604 B.C .E )
-Though there are many theories about who he was , one of the most popular stories is said to be have been conceived by shooting star and born an old wise man
-Disillusioned with work as a government archivist
-Soon after left town to write The Tao Te Ching
+Tao Te Ching = Most influential Chinese book of all times since it is written
-Has 5,000 words that set the foundation for the core of Taoism
-Basis for Taoism = Tao (the way)= Te (strength/virtue)= Ching (scripture)
Ideologies / Core Beliefs
+ Tao is said to be the "Origin of the eternal world " Core beliefs
+ It is all about the " The Tao " ( The way ) , described as the energy of life -Ultimate goal is to become one with Tao
-Its is the ultimate creative principle of the universe . -Therefore must follow three jewels
+ Started out as a school of philosophy when Lao Tzu created Taoism , 1. Compassion
- After the Eastern Han Dynasty it started to be recognized as a religion 2. Moderation
Lao Tzu beliefs 3. Humility
+People needed to go with the flow (wu-wei) let nature take its course -There is an everlasting cycle of life
+ Everything is connected to the The tao ( The way ) & all has own destiny
+ It is a religion of unity and opposites ( Yin-yang ) - Wu-wei : "non -action "
-Ying-yang is the idea of duality and keeping that balance Idea of nonagression / noncompetition
-Yin = Feminine
-Yang = Masculine
+ It is all about the " The Tao " ( The way ) , described as the energy of life -Ultimate goal is to become one with Tao
-Its is the ultimate creative principle of the universe . -Therefore must follow three jewels
+ Started out as a school of philosophy when Lao Tzu created Taoism , 1. Compassion
- After the Eastern Han Dynasty it started to be recognized as a religion 2. Moderation
Lao Tzu beliefs 3. Humility
+People needed to go with the flow (wu-wei) let nature take its course -There is an everlasting cycle of life
+ Everything is connected to the The tao ( The way ) & all has own destiny
+ It is a religion of unity and opposites ( Yin-yang ) - Wu-wei : "non -action "
-Ying-yang is the idea of duality and keeping that balance Idea of nonagression / noncompetition
-Yin = Feminine
-Yang = Masculine
Theology
+ Polytheistic
+They believe in many Deities and that there's a supreme being/ultimate truth
+Referred as "Tao " unlikely to be called "God "
+No incarnation or "human " like force & refer deities as more of an energy , rather eternal goddesses and gods
+Do not believe in salvation , follow the idea that ultimate goal is to live simply with Tao & Te
+They believe in many Deities and that there's a supreme being/ultimate truth
+Referred as "Tao " unlikely to be called "God "
+No incarnation or "human " like force & refer deities as more of an energy , rather eternal goddesses and gods
+Do not believe in salvation , follow the idea that ultimate goal is to live simply with Tao & Te
Evolution of Religion Over Time
+Chinese Buddhism was shaped by the common interests and similarities through
- Practices of meditation , of education ones self , and similar thoughts thus shaping developments in Taoism
+Tang dynasty and Yuan Dynasty influenced the division of Taoism into two sects
-Northern and Southern Dynasties (386-589) saw it become the legitimacy religion like Buddhism in China,
because it was supported by some emperors for political reasons.
-During the period ( 960 -1127) more sects came forth thus expanding religion into different parts of china
+Now in Modern world it is seen as a ceremonial practice , rather than actual philosophy that is studied
- Practices of meditation , of education ones self , and similar thoughts thus shaping developments in Taoism
+Tang dynasty and Yuan Dynasty influenced the division of Taoism into two sects
-Northern and Southern Dynasties (386-589) saw it become the legitimacy religion like Buddhism in China,
because it was supported by some emperors for political reasons.
-During the period ( 960 -1127) more sects came forth thus expanding religion into different parts of china
+Now in Modern world it is seen as a ceremonial practice , rather than actual philosophy that is studied