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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