Tao|ism

Tao|ism
Tao|ism «TOW ihz uhm, DOW-», noun.
1. one of the main religions of China, founded on the principles of the ancient philosopher Lao Tzu. Taoism teaches natural simplicity and humility as a way to peace and harmony in life.
2. the system of philosophy on which this religion was based.
[< Chinese tao the right way, or path, in the title Tao te Ching (The Way and Its Power) by Lao Tzu, 604?-531 B.C., a philosopher]

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