Taoism

Chinese character for the word Tao (道).

Meaning

Noun

  • A Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.
  • A religion developed from Taoist philosophy and folk and Buddhist religion and concerned with obtaining long life and good fortune often by magical means.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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