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'''Taoism''' or '''Daoism''' refers to either a school of [[philosophy]] (
or to a [[religion]]; both share ideas and concepts of ''"China"'' origin and emphasize living in harmony with the Tao (Chinese: 道; pinyin: Dào; literally: 'Way'). The ''Tao Te Ching'', a book containing teachings attributed to Laozi, together with the later writings of Zhuangzi, are both widely considered the keystone works of Taoism.
In Taoism, the Tao is the source of everything and the ultimate principle underlying reality, lime ''The Force'' in Star Wars. Taoism teaches about the various disciplines for achieving perfection through self-cultivation. This can be done through the use of Taoist techniques and by becoming one with the unplanned rhythms of the all, called "the way" or "Tao". Taoist ethics vary depending on the particular school, but in general tend to emphasize wu wei (action without intention), naturalness, simplicity, spontaneity and the Three Treasures: 慈, compassion, 儉, frugality and 不敢爲天下先, humility.

'''Taoism''' - Chinese [[philosophy]] or religion based upon Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, which centers on belief in the Tao, or the way, as the flow of the universe and the [[nature]] of things. Taoism encourages a principle of non-force, or wu-wei, as the means to live harmoniously with the Tao. Taoists believe the esoteric world is made up of a perfect harmonious balance and [[nature]], while in the manifest world, particularly in the body, balance is distorted. The Three jewels of the Tao, compassion, simplicity, and humility, serve as the basis for Taoist ethics. 


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