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These 4 Teachings of Daoism Will Help You Navigate Life

By Allison Michelle Dienstman — 2018

Anybody can grasp some of Daosim's key concepts with a few quotes from one of its most important books, the Dao De Jing.

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Daoist Faith Statement on the Environment

The China Daoist Association, based at White Cloud Temple in Beijing, is the leading body representing all Daoists in mainland China. This piece is an authoritative statement by the Association.

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China Daoist Association
2003
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What Does Taoism Teach About Life After Death?

It’s always useful to learn about death in different cultures. And Taoist beliefs about death—both religious and philosophical—are interesting and complex. By learning about Taoist beliefs about death and life after death, you can better understand many philosophies around the world.

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Sarah Kessler
2020
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The Eight Immortals of Taoism

For devout believers, a central tenet of the ancient Chinese practice of Taoism is the belief that adhering to certain beliefs and practices can lead to very long life, even immortality.

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Elizabeth Reninger
2018
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Gender and Taoism

According to Taoist practice, at the deepest level of our being—in our spiritual essence—we are neither man nor woman. Learn how this concept applies throughout Taoism, including its history, scriptures, ceremonies, and tradition.

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Elizabeth Reninger
2019
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Daoism

Daoism stands alongside Confucianism as one of the two great religious/philosophical systems of China. Traditionally traced to the mythical Laozi, philosophical Daoism owes more to Zhuangzi. Daoism per se has no “constant dao,” however, it does have a common spirit.

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Chad Hansen
2003
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Undoing Whiteness: The Dao of Anti-racist Diversity Practice

This article analyses interviews with 18 Chinese Australian managers and local councillors engaged in various forms of diversity advocacy and practice.

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Helena Liu
2017
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Recommended Reading

The following books are recommended reading for those wishing to further explore Daoism and support their cultivation. These books use either the older Wade-Giles or newer pinyin system of romanisation for their titles and content which may appear confusing.

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The British Daoist Association
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Death in Classical Daoist Thought

Bernard Down explains how two ancient Chinese philosophers explored new perspectives on matters of life and death.

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Bernard Down
2000
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Lao Tzu on Living an Inspired and Peaceful Life

Many centuries ago, Lao Tzu spoke of the four cardinal virtues, teaching that when we practice them as a way of life, we come to know the truth of the universe.

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Azriel Reshel
2016
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The Man Behind the Way: Lao Tzu and Daoist Spirituality

Little is truly known about the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, the guiding figure in Daoism. He is said to have been a record keeper in the court of the central Chinese Zhou Dynasty in the 6th century BCE, and an older contemporary of Confucius.

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Stephen Hills
2018
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