Taoism: ancient tradition
religious
philosophy
Tao "the way"
concepts:
legendary figure
Chaung Tzu
Lao Tzu "the old boy"
wu wei: pure effectiveness
ch'i: vital energy
refers to the power of the Tao experienced
movement: t'ai chi chuan
mind: taoist meditation
matter: medicinal herbs
3 meanings
the way of the universe
the way of human life
the way of ultimate reality
alchemy: transforming human beings for longer life and to bring closer to Tao
Yin/Yang: natural and complementary forces
internal alchemy
external alchemy
Yang: masculine, heaven, light, heat
Produce the Five Elements
Yin: feminine, earth, dark, cold
Earth
Metal
Fire
Water
Wood
