Founding Figures & Key Moments
Who is considered the founder of Taoism?
What is Lao Tzu
What is Ch'i in Taoism?
What is the energy present in the universe
What does the term "Xian" mean in Chinese Daoism?
What is immortal or transcendent
How has Taoism influenced art?
What is through its emphasis on naturalness and harmony
What is the primary problem addressed in Daoism?
What is lifelessness
What is the primary text that guides Taoists?
What is Tao Te Ching
How do Taoists believe one should live in harmony with the universe?
What is through naturalness, vitality, and harmony with Ch'i
How does one achieve divinity in Daoism?
What is through devotion to Daoist practices and teachings
What is one area where Taoism has made contributions?
What is traditional Chinese medicine
What is the solution to the problem in Daoism?
What is Flourishing
When did Lao Tzu reportedly live?
What is between 500 to 400 BCE
What is the purpose of the Tao Te Ching and other Taoist books?
What is guides for behavior and spiritual ways of living
What does "Tao" literally mean?
What is the path or way
In what ways has Taoism impacted philosophy?
What is Shaping philosophical thought in China
What techniques are used to revert to the Dao?
What is meditation, visualization, internal alchemy, healthful eating, breathing exercises, and bureaucratic rituals
Is there concrete evidence of Lao Tzu's existence?
No, it's debated, and Tao Te Ching is seen as a collection from multiple authors.
Do Taoists believe in Ch'i as a god?
What is no, Ch'i is an energy present in all living things
What is "Chi" in Taoism?
What is the invisible and ominous flow of energy through all living things
How has Taoism influenced daily life?
What is encouraging harmony with the universe in daily activities
Who are considered exemplars in Daoism?
What is sages, immortals, and Perfected Persons
What is the Tao referred to in Taoism?
What is an immortal who has achieved divinity through devotion to Taoist practices and teachings
What are the themes of Taoist beliefs?
What is naturalness, vitality, peace, detachment, flexibility, receptiveness, and spontaneity
In Daoism, what does "Dao" point to?
What is the indescribable creative process giving birth to heaven, earth, and all creatures
What is a broader cultural influence of Taoism?
What is shaping cultural practices and rituals in East Asia
How do practitioners seek long life and human flourishing in Daoism?
What is through techniques aligning human beings with the Dao