Beschrijving
Taoism is both a religion and a philosophy originating from ancient China and attributed to the legendary philosopher Lao Tzu. Taoism has, for over 2000 years, influenced the Chinese folk's role, religious and national beliefs.
Lao Tzu lived around 500 B.C.E and wrote the main book of Taoism, Tao Te Ching, which can be translated to The Classic of the Way of Power or The Way and Its Power.
The primary principle of Taoism is that both humans and animals should live in alignment with the Tao. Taoism is characterized by the belief in the immortality of the spirit. This means that the spirit becomes part of the Tao after the death of the body.