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Taoism

Tao can be roughly translated into English as path. It is generally used in a more metaphysical sense within popular Taoism, however. Tao (Dao) is often seen as an insentient and unseen force, principle or system rather than a concrete or even metaphorical path.

Taoists believe that the Tao is the source of all things, and thus Taoism is older than recorded history. The person usually attributed with having "reawakened" knowledge of the Tao is Lao Tzu (604?-531? BCE) a mysterious figure said to have been a librarian in the south of ancient China.

Taoism is a philosophy but evolved into a religion about 140 CE and was later adopted as a state religion. At that time Lao Tzu became popularly venerated as a deity.

See also FAQ list at the temple.

Sites in Taoism

Taoist Restoration Society
Nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and preserving China's Taoist heritage. Resources on practical Taoist living in the modern world. Discussion boards.

Taoism and the Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan
A summery of the growth of Taoism and information on deities and major figures in both religious and philosophical Taoism.

Western Reform Taoist Congregation
Western Reform Taoism movement in America.

Taoism Information Page
Taoist sources and knowledge, other chinese philosophy links.

Center of Traditional Taoist Studies
Site dedicated to practical application of Taoism.

Taoism: The Temple of the Immortal Spirit
Features translations, resources, and general information. (slightly graphics heavy)

Zen Stories to Tell Your Neighbors
Don't let the title fool you, most of these stories are Taoist.

TaoWorks Village
Find a Taoist near you, visit the village.

Tchan and the Phoenix-Friends
An introduction in Tchan and Tibetan Taoism. Cha'an and the Melchisedek-Order, to awakening and enlightment.

MSB Academy: Taoism
The natural is the essence of all that must be known, and the place where all must return.

The Abode of the Eternal Tao
A collection of information on contemporary Taoism.

True Tao Home Page
I-Kuan Tao in English, Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu and other great philosophers, monthly columns, articles on Tao teachings, stories and translations.

Taoism for Teens
How Taoism can help you live a happier teenage life, and continue the happiness throughout your life.

Taoism at religioustolerance.
Includes an overview of Taoism and its history.

Chinese Culture
Promoting Taoism as a philosophy.

Taoist Mysticism:
Explores the mystical literature of Taoism. Consists of quotations from scriptures and the writings of individual mystics compared and contrasted by topic.

Daoist Philosophy
Various Taoist thoughts and philosophical discussion.

Universal Society of the Integral Way (USIW)
Seminars and books on Taoist internal arts and qigong. Regional Teaching Centers list. Hua-Ching Ni, founder.

Chad Hansen's Chinese Philosophy Page (Taoist Interpretations)
This site contains segments of an extended interpretive theory of Classical Chinese philosophy that takes Taoism as the philosophical center. The interpretive theory turns on a new, more philosophical reading of the Taoist philosopher Zhuangzi (ChuangTzu).

Healing Tao USA Site
Healing Tao USA is a private Educational Trust. It operates Healing Tao University and the HealingTaoUSA.com website and fulfillment center that sells a wide variety of Tao products.

Panlatrevo
Religious philosophy resources and discussions on religion, spirituality, atheism and freethought. Centers on Taoist philosophy.

The Tao House
A conscious community. Modern semi-new-age semi-taoist eclectic view.

Taoism Initiation Page
Online teachings about Taoism, and related concepts such as yin-yang, ziran, wu-wei and the I-ching.

Daily Tao
New Taoism quote each weekday plus links to Taoist sites.

Taoist Culture and Information Centre
Taoist philosophy, current events, culture and religion.

Zhuge Temple
Site to pay respect to Zhuge Liang. Also promotes religious Taoism.

Taoism- Serenity Found
Taoist thoughts and reflections on life.

China, Taoism and Religions
A philosophy, a religion and the basis for Chinese Medicine, Taoism represents the wisdom accumulated over Chinese history and promotes harmony among beings and nature.

Taoism and the Arts of China
Art Institute of Chicago presents Taoism, history, and related historical works.

Tao Webring
Tao Philosophy Sites

The Still Pool
Introduces Taoism and traditional Chinese philosophy. Subjects include the Tao Te Ching, the I Ching, tai chi chuan, Lao Tzu, and the five elements.

Taoism for Dummies
Taoist Philosophy(not religion) for everyone. (Flash required)

The Daoism-Taoism Philosophy
The Taoism Philosophy is the Tao (Way) of Lao Tzu professed in his only book which is commonly known as Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing)

Barefoot Doctor
Pop Taoism? Sort of. Walk the Tao with the Barefoot Doctor.

Taoism and the Taoist Arts
A general introduction to Taoism and related arts, such as T'ai Chi, Meditation, Martial Arts and Herbalism.

Dao House...of discourses and dreams
Compendium of online Daoist resources. Includes quotations, pages on Laozi, Zhuangzi, metaphysics, history, Yijing, and fengshui.

The Spiral Vortex
Devoted to Taoist philosophy.

Tao's Culture Center
Lectures, seminars, book publishing, and periodicals provided in an effort to propagate Chinese Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.

Taoism - Beliefnet.com
Multifaith website, providing information, articles, and other interactive resources. Includes basic information, audio clips, and discussion topics.

The Spirit of Zeros and Ones
Dedicated to the natural world, contains randomized poetry and essays all in the spirit of the philosophy of Taoism and the I Ching.

Center for Daoist Studies
Mission statement, reading list, handbooks, articles, and links.

Taoism -Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Taoism, one of the two great religious/philosophical systems of China, defined.

Tao Temple
A fellowship of Taoists dedicated to the pursuit of Classical Purist Taoism in the tradition of Lao-Tzu.

Five Sacred Mountains Taoist Kungfu Association
Organization dedicated to teaching Taoism, Taoist martial arts, and Taoist philosophy.

Rising Phoenix Tai Chi & Qigong
Our aim is to provide information for the exploration and investigation of these ancient Taoist exercise systems for health, meditation & martial arts.

Tao Philosophy
Taoist philosophy online community.

Siu Tao
Exploring the Tao. Includes both philosophical and religious Taoism as well as a discussion forum.

Taoism Depot (Daoism Depot)
Taoist site for beginners and practicianers alike. A collection of Tao Te Ching translations and a discussion forum for those interested in the subject.