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What are the benefits of Taoism?
Better circulation, muscle flexibility, healthier inner organs and much stronger energy. Also with this stronger energy comes a more tranquil mind and you feel more peaceful and generally happy!!!
What are the 3 issues of Taoism?
The important Taoist principles are inaction, simplicity and living in harmony with nature.
What can you say about the negative and positive effect of religion?
Religion seems to have a variety of positive and negative effects. Its most positive effects are encouraging charity and providing a stable community. The most negative effects are a general mistrust of science, and the various irrationalities which are applauded by religion.
What religions did Taoism influence?
Taoism became well-known in the eighth century C.E. as the religion of the Tang dynasty. In the following centuries, it existed alongside Buddhism and Confucianism (another philosophical religion).
What is the influence of Taoism?
Taoism has influences all over the world, but mostly in China. Taoism Influence on Regions and People. Obviously, Taoism’s greatest influence has been in China. It has encouraged vegetarianism and exercise. But it has played a major role in the views on morality and behavior in China.
How did the Cultural Revolution affect the Taoist religion?
During the Cultural Revolution, (the war in which the Chinese communist party tried to enforce communism upon everyone, and attempted to destroy cultural things, among many others), many Taoist temples were destroyed. But, by following economic reforms many have been restored and the number of Taoists have grown.
What was the difference between Buddhism and Taoism?
Buddhism and Confucianism were once the main religions of China. Taoism disagreed with many of their beliefs and philosophies. For example, Buddhists thought that life was suffering, Taoism thought otherwise. They believed that life is generally happy but should be lived with balance and virtue.
How long has the philosophy of Taoism lasted?
Taoist teachings are still ongoing and developing. Whereas the philosophy of pure Taoism in the Chinese world turned out to only last for 800 years. During this time the philosophy of Taoism became dominant and moved the spirit of the people who deepen it to get the best, which is in harmony with nature.