Definitions for Taoism

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Taoism Tao·ism

Spelling: [dou-iz-uh m, tou-]

IPA: /ˈdaʊ ɪz əm, ˈtaʊ-/

Taoism is a 6 letter English word.

You can make 148 anagrams from letters in Taoism (aimost).

Definitions for Taoism

noun

1. the philosophical system evolved by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, advocating a life of complete simplicity and naturalness and of noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao.
2. Also called Hsüan Chiao. a popular Chinese religion, originating in the doctrines of Lao-tzu but later highly eclectic in nature and characterized by a pantheon of many gods and by the practice of alchemy, divination, and magic.

Origin of Taoism

Tao + -ism

Examples for Taoism

Again, Zennism, like Taoism, is a strong advocate of individualism.

But the chief contribution of Taoism to Asiatic life has been in the realm of aesthetics.

Taoism cannot be understood without some knowledge of Confucianism and vice versa.

Nobody believed in Taoism, and they knew nothing of its doctrine or of its worship.

For many centuries Buddhism and Taoism were in bitter antagonism.

Note: “In a yellow robe,” is an indication of Taoism: compare with No. 38.

Taoism furnished the basis for aesthetic ideals, Zennism made them practical.

The superstitions which have grown up about Taoism particularly are innumerable.

The power of inventive imitation is characteristic of Taoism.

In the group of nine, Lao-tseu, the founder of Taoism, is the ninth figure.