Taoism (pronounced Daoism) is an ancient religion that originated in China over 2000 years ago. ... The Tao is a term that's meaning cannot be fully or properly translated, however, can be described as the moral "way", "path" or "principle". ... Taoism has greatly impacted the Chinese culture, as well as surrounding countries and has also spread to western countries, as people have found great interest in the philosophy behind the religion, which is living in harmony and finding "the way". ... This creation story is called "the Myth of Pangu&qu...

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Little is known about the origins of the Tao, Taoists believe that while passing through the hills of China, a bridge keeper asked Lao-Tzu to write a book containing his thoughts and beliefs. ... When translated, Tao Te Ching means "The Classic Way and Virtue", Tao meaning way or path, Te meaning virtue, and Ching meaning classic(1). ... While there, Lao-Tzu (then known as Li Er) studied Chinese history, philosophy, and other works of classic Chinese literature. ...

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TAO TE CHING: A Literary Analysis Essay The book Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu, and translated by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English, is a book about Lao Tsu's feelings on life and taoism. ... According to chinese legend, he was riding off to die in the desert because he was sick of how men were on this earth and sick of how they acted, but was persuaded by a northwestern China gatekeeper to write down his teaching for prosperity. ...

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