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Taoism

Published on Nov 27, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

TAOISM

BY BAILEY AND EMMY

HISTORY

  • The Taoism founder is Laozi
  • The origin of the religion is China
  • The religion was formed in 550 B.C.E
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FACTS

  • Taoism is based on the teachings of the Tao Te Ching.
  • Tao is about the natural order of things.
  • Taoism is all about working with nature and natures forces and not fighting against them.

FOLLOWERS

  • Taoism has been around in various forms in China for about 2,000 years.
  • There have been about 2.7 million followers.
  • The religion was formed around 550 B.C.E
  • There are generally two types of Taoism philosophical and religion.
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BELIEFS

  • Taoism primary focus is about mans spiritual existence.
  • And it's about mans closeness with nature.
  • They believe that they should live in harmony with the Tao or way.

TAOISM

  • Taoism is formed from the word Tao which means "the way"
  • And ying yang is the symbol for Taoism.
  • Also they do not pray they just meditate.
  • And taoists do not address there prayers because they don't think any god can respond to them.
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