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What does Taoism mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Taoism? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. A Chinese mystical philosophy traditionally founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century BCE that teaches conformity to the tao by unassertive action and simplicity.
  2. A religion developed from Taoist philosophy and folk and Buddhist religion and concerned with obtaining long life and good fortune often by magical means.
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It is said people who have faith in Taoism will ascend to heaven if they climb this stone.
They have taken their religious themes and imagery from Shamanism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.
Most Vietnamese practice the mutually compatible religions of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.
Buddhism became one of the three major religions of China, along with Taoism and Confucianism.
Falun Gong is a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism and meditation and breathing exercises.
Koreans have traditionally combined elements from different belief systems, such as Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.

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