Taoism

Lao Tzu

Symbols

Belief

Gods/Goddesses

Pangu. Pangu is the creator of the earth. He used both Yin And Yang to create the world.

Yu-huang the jade emperor. Yu-Huang is the the emperor of heaven.

Rituals

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Rules/Laws

Offerings to gods/goddess

Meditation

Art

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Yin Yang
The Yin Yang symbol symbolizes the relationship between Yin and Yang. Yin is dark, cold, passive, and female. Yang is light, hot, active, and male. You must have a good balance between Yin and Yang.

Bagua The Bagua Symbol represents the balance of nature. The eight sides are Qian (heaven), Kun (earth), Li (fire), Dui (lake), Kan (water), Zhen (thunder), Xun (wind), and Gen (mountain).

Do not kill but always be mindful of others.

No stealing

Don't cheat/misrepresent good and evil.

No false speech

No Taking of Intoxicants

Important Texts

Daodejing is a taoist text written by Lao Tzu.

Zhuangzi is a Taoist text written by Zhuangzi.

The Dao. The Dao is the way of heaven that someone can find by living in harmony with nature.

Wu Wei. Wu Wei is the belief that you shoun't interfere with nature's way. For example, if a predator is trying to eat an animal don't try and stop it but also don't be sad about it.

Was born in the Year 604 B.C. in Henan, China.

Died in the year 531 B.C.

Was the founder of Taoism.