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Learn more about the origin and history of Taoism-an ancient Chinese philosophy that is both a way of life and a religion.

Faced with the daily stress of a consumer-driven economy and 60-hour work week, many busy Americans find solace in the Chinese philosophy Taoism. Is Taoism right for you?

Shining light onto the most important and integral texts to both religious and philosophical Taoism helps narrow the reader's search for essential reading.

A central tenet of Taoism is the belief in the Tao ("the Way.") According to the official book of Taoism, the Tao is intangible, omnipresent, and a model for life.

Understanding Buddhism and Shinto is important for Taoists, because many people across Asia practice Shinto, Taoism and Buddhism side by side.

Chi or Qi is an integral part of Taoism philosophy. Learn more about what qi, tai chi exercises and qigong are. Understand the power of chi and how to experience chi.

Yang Chu developed important ideas that influenced not only other Taoist philosophers, but the whole of Chinese thought and philosophy, and consequently all of China.

The importance the Taiwanese place on religion is evident everywhere you look in Taiwan. From Taoism to Buddhism to Christianity, the Taiwanese are deeply religious.

When did Taoism become popular in Chinese society? How did this religion expand in the Han Dynasty?

Compassion, conscience, and integrity are examined from a perspective of Eastern spiritual philosophy. How can these core values be understood more effectively?

The Yin Yang is perhaps the equivalent of Christianity's Cross in important symbolism to Taoism.

Paradoxes and ambiguity are essential to Taoist philosophy. With an appreciation of the purpose and use of these paradoxes, Taoism can be understood in greater depth.

Confucianism is a popular Chinese philosophy. The tradition has roots in Taoism, but the two philosophies come to different conclusions on the purpose of life.

Over the course of 3000 years, Buddhism has greatly influenced the evolution of Daoism and vice-versa, yet the two faiths remain distinctly independent from each other.

In Eastern and particularly in Chinese beliefs, the chakra are waypoints for spiritual energy known as Qi.

An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.

Who is Lao Tzu, and what were some of his teachings? Did he really exist? Explore the history behind one of Taoism's most important figures.

Nondualism is at the heart of Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu philosophy. Nondual reality is ineffable, but words remain our only conceptual tools to approach it.

In Chapter 1 of the Tao Te Ching, Lao-Tzu introduces Taoism and warns us against confusing the Tao of words with the Tao of direct experience.

While Michael Jackson did not identify himself as a Buddhist or a Taoist, many of his ideas and creative efforts have a distinctly Eastern flavor.

What is the origin and meaning of this ancient symbol? Does the Taoist concept of Yin/Yang differ from the Buddhist concept?

The Three Treasures are a Taoist concept, which describes the three types of energies, or substances that practitioners cultivate. Learn more about Jing, Qi and Shen.

Qingyang Gong or the Green Ram Temple is the oldest Taoist temple in Sichuan Province and is still a thriving center of spiritual study.

Piglet is a timid and anxious little creature, but he embodies more than first meets the eye........

Rather than focus on ritual, this article focuses more on examining the core of your relationship with the goddess.

A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.

Macau has a variety of temples worth seeing if you have more than a day or so to spend in the city. Among them, Kun Iam temple predates the arrival of the Portuguese.

Several legends shroud the facts surrounding this famous author portraying him both as man and immortal.

During the pre-spring days in the city of famed poets, venues around Montreal open their doors for a weekend of poetry, poetics and the politics of Zen.

Dialectical monism, a modern term for an ancient belief, offers a compelling ontology which transcends conventional categorization.

Sogdian caravans spread kernels of the world's religions from China to Syria. They dominated the Silk Road as masters of trade, diplomacy, and translators of scripture.

George Harrison's first song to be released on a single was written in India, and its lyrics are taken from a holy Taoist text. But its melody had a surprising source.

The life and times of Taizong, one of China's greatest ever emperors.

What does is really mean to feel sympathy for someone? Taoist philosophy presents a simple, yet complex answer.

Exploring the fundamental belief that oneness or unity is the underlying principle of most spiritual traditions.

In her award-winning novel The Left Hand of Darkness, science fiction author Ursula K. Le Guin assigns a unique philosophy to the androgynous alien race of planet Gethen.

Examining the legend of Zhang DaoLing, famous Daoist exorcist, as a possible cause of China's massive earthquake.

It was logical that the first religions to arise in the world involved the worship of Nature. To prehistoric peoples Nature was a mighty, often terrifying power.

What are the "origins" of Taoist art? Explore art of China's earliest dynasties, as well as the role of Taoist artists in feudal society.

Sri Lanka, a predominantly Buddhist country, welcomed a multitude of Buddhist devotees who attended Vesak 2009, to commemorate the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death

Why is ancestor worship important for Taoists? What is The Festival of the Spirits of the Dead?

Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions.

When learning how to meditate, it's a good idea to have a book that teaches the basics of meditation.

Without a practical definition of scientific ethics and pragmatic application of philosophy science and technology are becoming increasingly dangerous.

It is often argued that Buddhism is not a religion at all but a philosophy, a set of ethics or even an applied psychology.

In Chapter 2 of the Tao Te Ching, Lao-Tzu introduces the concept of yin and yang. These complementary opposites define the natural universe. "Wu-wei" is also introduced.

What come in mind when we say China? Kung-fu or kung pao chicken? Well China has gone past all the stereotypes and established itself as world's economic powerhouse.

Emperor Gaozu established the Tang Dynasty in 618 and ruled for eight years before being ousted by his ambitious second son.

The Beat way of life was not only a rebellion against a mainstream society, but also deeply rooted in religion and finding ways of achieving peace.

The practice of meditation began in ancient times before man even had the ability to write.