Lao Zi and Taoism

Today is April 13th,530 BCE and at this time Taoism is a new belife becoming popular here I'll tell you a bit about it.Chinese philosophical system, traditionally founded by the Chinese philosopher Lao Zi in the 6th centurty bc . Lao Tzu is considered to be the father of taoism he's a great guy. If one studies Lao Tzu they study Taoism too.There are two types of Taoism ,Lao Tzu's Taoism is a philosophical pathand, the religious Taoism called tao-chiao or the religious or mystical school. Taoism was founded in c. 550 BCE ,there purpose of life is Inner harmony and peace; longevity, There place of worship is the temple,and there symbols are Yin Yang.

Taoism teaches its believers to put aside worldly pleasures, honors, and glory and to be content with their lot.Unlike the Confucians who emphasize ritual, rigidity and surrender to authority , Taoists emphasize naturalness, personnel freedom and happiness. Thousands of Taoist scriptural texts, most said to have been transmitted by immortals have been collected together in a canon called the "Taozang" or Treasury of Tao.



Tao is all about the natural order of things.It's an influence that reaches into every living and still object, and crosses the entire universe.


Work cited: http://www.religionfacts.com/taoism/fastfacts.htm , http://theology304.tripod.com/id5.html , http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=91&catid=3&subcatid=10