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TaoPage is a structured educational guide to Taoism, with emphasis on Lao-tzu, the Tao-te ching, Taoist concepts and practice, I-Ching study, and online courses.

IF YOU ARE BEGINNER in Taoism, please check first our beginners introductory course to Lao-tzu and Tao-te ching here.

 

What is Taoism?

Taoism is a way of life inspired by the writings of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu, focused on the imperative of following the Tao, the absolute principle. Explore Taoism...

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What is Tao

Tao is the core concept of Taoism.

Everything happening in the Universe is directed by the Tao, also called the Great Pervader.

That's why it is important to be in accord with the Great Principle in order to avoid loss and suffering, even preserve your life.

This ideal is achieved by developing a way of life based on the careful observation of natural trends revealed by the constant use of the oracle of changes (I-ching).

 

Tao-te ching | Lao-tzu

Lao-tzu, father of Taoism pictureThe principles of Taoism were defined by Lao-tzu in his famous Tao-te ching. This work inspired a suite of disciples such as Chuang-tzu, who amplified and exemplified the basic concepts.

  • Learn about Lao-tzu here.
     
  • Explore the Tao-te ching here.

Taoism also proposes specific meditation techniques that lead to emotional detachment and the preservation of vital energy.

  • Explore the Taoist meditation article here.

Taoism is a widespread practice throughout the modern world, although its origins lie thousands of years ago.

  • Explore the Taoism for the modern world here.

 

What is I-ching?

Lao-Tzu once said that he who can know the course of Heaven without the help of the I-Ching is a true Son of Heaven. This proves that Taoism is intimately connected with I-ching divination. [Read more about I-ching divination]

 

Articles

We also wrote a series of articles that deepen some of the topics dealt with on this site.

  • More details here.

 

Quotes - Alan Watts on Alan Watts - perhaps the best Western author dealing with TaoismTaoism.

Certain Chinese philosophers writing in, perhaps, the -5th and -4th centuries, explained ideas and a way of life that have come to be known as Taoism - the way of man's cooperation with the course or trend of the natural world...

=> More quotes here.

TigerMaster Lu's Sayings

Question: What does Taoism teach us about time?

Master Lu: Time as cosmic event or lifetime?

Q: Time as lifetime.

M L: Nothing. Taoism is not interested in time or things related to the flow of time. Time and the experience of time are part of life. They are elements of life such as breathing or nutrition. They can not be avoided nor should be avoided. Time is accepted as such no matter what we feel about it individually. Read more...

TAOISM PRACTICE FOR WESTERNERS
Read the article written by Jhian

The three Sages: Lao-tzu, Buddha and ConfuciusIf you ask a layman what he thinks it means to practice Taoism, you will find that you have to go to the church, pray to God, bring sacrifices, fast and participate in certain rituals. This is nothing new because it does not differ from what is happening in any church like the Christian one. Read more...

What If?

What if there's no separation,
What if "I" has fallen for its lie,
What if ignorance lead it astray,
What if there's no me to die?

What if every-thing's been provided,
What if all is shared,
What if no false identities,
What if nature truly cared?

What if no words spoken,
What if no sound,
What if stillness I AM,
What if in Presence IT found?

What if "I" let's go completely,
What if there's no me,
What if ALL IS one being,
What if only Truth could be?

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