Daoism (Chinese dàojiào = Teaching of the Way)or Taoism is a Chinese philosophy and religion, and is regarded as China's own and authentic Chinese religion. Its historical origins are secured in the 4th Century BC, when the Daodejing (in older romanization Tao Te Ching, Tao te ching ...) of Laozi (Lao Tzu, Lao-tzu) was formed. In addition to Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism is the one of the "three teachings", which China largely dominated. Despite some very different views on the Chinese intellectual life, they could merge into a tradition. They are therefore also under the term "Chinese Universism" combined. In China, Taoism influenced the culture in the fields of politics, economics, philosophy, literature, art, music, medicine, food science, chemistry, martial arts and geography. Because of the various manifestations and the unclear distinction from other religions, the exact number of followers of Taoism is difficult to detect. A large number of Taoists live in Taiwan.
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Hinduism
Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world. It is also known as Sanatan Dharma – the “Eternal Law”. Hinduism is more than 7000 years old (even older than Jesus) !
Hindus believe there is only one God.
Being universal, God can be “felt” and “experienced” in many ways. Different aspects and characteristics of God are expressed in different “forms” of God.
Hindu philosophy is based on its sacred scriptures.
The Singular God of the Vedas is expressed as the many “Gods” that represent different aspects of the divine.
The Divine is expressed in male and female forms.
Brahma, with his wife Sarasvati is the creator and educator of the universe.
His children are the 7 Rishis (sages). All living things in the universe are the children of these seven sages.
Shiv, with his wife Parvati is the destroyer, and they keep the universe in balance.
Their children are Ganesh and Kartikeya.
Vishnu with his wife Lakshmi nourishes the universe.
Brahma and Kamdeva, the God of love are their children.
Hindus believe that all animals should be treated nicely !
Hindus believe there is only one God.
Being universal, God can be “felt” and “experienced” in many ways. Different aspects and characteristics of God are expressed in different “forms” of God.
Hindu philosophy is based on its sacred scriptures.
The Singular God of the Vedas is expressed as the many “Gods” that represent different aspects of the divine.
The Divine is expressed in male and female forms.
Brahma, with his wife Sarasvati is the creator and educator of the universe.
His children are the 7 Rishis (sages). All living things in the universe are the children of these seven sages.
Shiv, with his wife Parvati is the destroyer, and they keep the universe in balance.
Their children are Ganesh and Kartikeya.
Vishnu with his wife Lakshmi nourishes the universe.
Brahma and Kamdeva, the God of love are their children.
Hindus believe that all animals should be treated nicely !
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