Synonyms:
Taoism, Daoism
Meaning: philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
Synonyms:
Taoism, Hsuan_Chiao
Meaning: popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic
Synonyms:
Taoism
Meaning: religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
Synonyms:
Taoism
Meaning: a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism