Bamboo groves whisper in the autumn breeze. A stream splashes down a hillside. Birds twitter. And somewhere, in the distance, the willowy sound of a flute wafts through the air - the kind of scene ...

Taoism once had at least 21 temples in northern Vietnam, yet few remain prominent today. Researchers say its influence has ...

The struggle for control over every aspect of life is common in modern Western society. However, this approach can be juxtaposed with the ancient Chinese religious and philosophical ideas of Taoism.

This article gives a brief overview of Lao Tzu, who is traditionally described as the founder of Taoism. Lao Tzu (Laozi) is traditionally described as the founder of Taoism, but modern writers think ...

How should Taoist devotees practice their faith? By celebrating the birthday of the philosopher Lao Zi? What about burning joss paper for the dead? The question has turned out to be a conundrum for ...

Taoism, or Daoism, is the Chinese philosophical and religious system, dating from about the 4th century BC. Taoism has, along with Confucianism, shaped Chinese life for more than 2,000 years. Taoist ...

According to the Taode jing, something existed "before heaven and earth" and the author, not knowing the name of that something, called it Tao (Ch. 25). This Tao is a very different Tao from the tao ...

It is difficult to write about lay activity in Taoism, because generally speaking only Taoshi (Taoist priests) are understood to be "Taoists." Daily involvement with Taoism on the part of the laity is ...

Taoism is an ancient tradition of philosophy and religious belief that is deeply rooted in Chinese customs and worldview. Taoism is also referred to as Daoism, which is a more accurate way of ...

Westerners who study Taoism are sometimes surprised to discover that Taoists venerate gods, as there doesn't seem to be a place for deities in Taoist thinking. Taoism does not have a God in the way ...