Taoism
Chinese philosophical and religious tradition based on Tao Te Ching and Zhuangzi. Emphasizes harmony with Tao (the Way), wu wei (non-action), and spontaneous naturalness. Rejects Confucian social artifice for simplicity and following nature. Yin-yang balance, transformation, and relativity of concepts. Spiritual practices include meditation, qigong, and internal alchemy. Philosophical Taoism differs from religious Taoism with its deities and rituals. Influenced Chinese culture, martial arts, and medicine. Western interest through Alan Watts and others.
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