2. Story of Taoism The history of Taoism stretches throughout Chinese history. Originating in prehistoric China, it has exerted a powerful influence over Chinese culture throughout the ages. Taoism evolved in response to changing times, its doctrine and associated practices revised and refined. The acceptance of Taoism by the ruling class has waxed and waned, alternately enjoying periods of favor and rejection. But it was always the backbone of most of Chinese society. Most recently, Taoism has emerged from a period of suppression and is undergoing a revival in China. It says that in the VI century b.Ca guy named Lao Tse which is from China wrote a book in the year 600 b.C in which all this topics of the Taoism were explained.All the topics of the Taoism started in the III century b.C but it didn’t became a religion untill the II century a.C.
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4. The Tao surrounds everyone and therefore everyone must listen to find enlightenment."
6. Taoism has provided an alternative to the Confucian tradition in China. The two traditions have coexisted in the country, region, and often within the same individual.
9. Each person must nurture the Ch'i (air, breath) that has been given to them.
10. Development of virtue is one's chief task. The Three Jewels to be sought are compassion, moderation and humility.
11. Taoists follow the art of "wuwei," which is to let nature take its course. For example, one should allow a river to flow towards the sea unimpeded; do not erect a dam which would interfere with its natural flow.
