Taoism — synonyms, definition

1. Taoism (Noun)

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Taoism (Noun) — A Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism.

Taoism (Noun) — Philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events.

Taoism (Noun) — 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.

Taoism (Noun) — Religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu.

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