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Tao·ism

 (dou′ĭz′əm, tou′-) also Dao·ism (dou′-)
n.
A principal philosophy and system of religion of China that is based on writings attributed to Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu, and others, and advocates conforming one's behavior and thought to the Tao.
Tao′ist n.
Tao·is′tic adj.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Taoist - an adherent of any branch of TaoismTaoist - an adherent of any branch of Taoism
Tao
Taoism - religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
Taoism - a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism
adherent, disciple - someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
Adj.1.Taoist - of or relating to the popular Chinese religious system based on the teachings of Lao-tzu but including a pantheon of gods along with divination and magic; "Taoist temples"
2.Taoist - of or relating to the philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life
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Taoist

[ˈtɑːəʊɪst]
A. ADJ → taoísta
B. N → taoísta mf
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Yet there has always been this essential difference between them, that while the Buddhist regards the senses as windows looking out upon unreality and mirage, to the Taoist they are doors through which the freed soul rushes to mingle with the colours and tones and contours of the universe.
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