1. Taoism
“The Way”
Chyian, Keenan, Julie, Maria

2. The Founding of Taoism
*Founded around 600 BC by
Lao Tzu.
*Taoism was founded in China
and is still practice regularly
there.

3. Lao Tzu
Tao Tzu was known for his wisdom and lived from (604-531) his life
philosophy as recored by the chinese antiquity historian Ssu-Ma Ch’en. He
has discovered that people are influenced easily especially by the bad things
in life. The True founder of

4. Taoism in China
Taoism is one of China’s
major religions indigenous
to the country. The primary
belief is in learning and
practicing Dao (The Way)
which is the ultimate truth
of the universe.
Modern Taoist Temple in China

5. Taoism Philosophy
Taoism represents:
● Contraction of the past to the future.
● The transcendence of time and place.
● The balance of the old and the new.
● The balance between opposing forces and
desires.
Overall the Taoism Philosophy represents “The Way”
in which to live.
(An ancient philosophy tradition. This
article involves the yin-yang the principle
of harmony and change.)

6. Quotes by Lao Tzu
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is
accomplished. -Dont rush through life you will
get everything done just enjoy it.
“It is hidden but always present” -You may not
think that things are there in life but the always
are you just may not see them.
“In thinking, keep it simple”-Don’t over think
anything you may talk yourself out of doing
something. Just keep it simple.

7. Effects of Taoism
The philosophy/ religion is
responsible for acupuncture,
feng shui, the popular yin
and yang symbol, zen ,and
martial art tai chi. Taoism's
influence can also be seen in
very fashionable chinese
medicines.