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Lao Tzu's Beliefs
Lao Tzu
Philosopher
Author of Tao Te Ching
Based Taoism on three pillars:
Patience
Compassion
Simplicity
Chinese province of Henan (6th century BCE)
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Taoism
Tao - The path of life
Ch'i - the vital force of energy that courses through every living thing
Alchemy - transforming humans to be closer to Tao
Believe in the natural forces of the universe
Wu Wei - not interfering with the natural course of the universe
Yin (dark, negative) + Yang (light, positive)
Create harmony and balance (Can't have one without the other)
5 elements:
Fire - Summer, fame
Earth - Transition between seasons, health, knowledge, partnerships
Metal - Autumn, Helpful people, children
Water - Winter, Career
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Process of how the universe changes
