George Lucas's multi-billion dollars Star Wars franchise, now owned by the Disney Company, is going to be very popular in China, too. That's because Star Wars is basically a metaphor for Taoism. Star ...

“To bend like the reed in the wind, that is the real strength” -- Taoist proverb I was introduced to the Chinese philosophy of Taoism after reading The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff for a class project ...

Taoism, or Daoism, is the Chinese philosophical and religious system, dating from about the 4th century BC. Taoism has, along with Confucianism, shaped Chinese life for more than 2,000 years. Taoist ...

Have you ever wondered if embracing the ancient philosophy of Taoism could be the key to unlocking a more balanced and fulfilling work life? Nowadays, the hustle and bustle of the modern world often ...

Taoism has no founder and no founding date. It grew out of various religious and philosophical traditions in ancient China, including shamanism and nature religion. Livia Kohn states that: Taoism as a ...

As a Taoist priest, one of my main responsibilities is the spreading of the Taoist faith and culture. Several days ago, one of my disciples told me that she had decided to formally convert her ...

A conversation with the religious scholar Brook Ziporyn on Taoism, life and what might come after. Brook Anthony ZiporynCredit...Devin Oktar Yalkin for The New York Times Supported by By George Yancy ...

This article gives a brief overview of Lao Tzu, who is traditionally described as the founder of Taoism. Lao Tzu (Laozi) is traditionally described as the founder of Taoism, but modern writers think ...

Taoism is an ancient tradition of philosophy and religious belief that is deeply rooted in Chinese customs and worldview. Taoism is also referred to as Daoism, which is a more accurate way of ...