Approaches to Faith
This is the natural force that Taoists try to follow.
What is the Tao?
This is the main Taoist book with 81 chapters of teachings.
What is the Tao Te Ching?
This idea teaches acting naturally and not forcing things.
What is Wu Wei?
Taoists see this as their main teacher.
What is nature?
Taoist temples have many gods, so the religion is this type.
What is polytheistic?
This Taoist book uses stories to teach life lessons.
What is the Zhuangzi?
This black and white symbol stands for balance.
What is Yin and Yang?
This idea explains that opposite forces need balance.
What is Yin and Yang?
Taoism focuses on living in harmony with this instead of worshipping one main god.
What is the natural order of the universe?
Taoism does not have one official one of these that states its beliefs.
What is a creed?
Compassion, humility, and moderation are called this in Taoism.
What are the Three Treasures?
Taoists believe you should let things happen on their own, which is called this.
What is Wu Wei?
Many people follow Taoism as this kind of belief system instead of a strict religion.
What is a philosophy?
This large collection of writings is used by religious Taoists.
What is the Daozang?
Taoists meditate and do breathing exercises to improve this.
What is their inner peace or energy?
Taoists think forcing life to go your way causes this.
What is stress or imbalance?
Taoism mixes spiritual ideas with this other kind of thinking.
What are spiritual and philosophical traditions/thinking?
Instead of a formal creed, Taoists try to live in a way that is simple and balanced.
What is living in harmony?
Taoists believe people should live this kind of life to be peaceful.
What is a simple and natural life?
Taoists learn about the Tao by watching this.
What is the natural world?