Taoists believe Tao is a presence that existed before the universe was formed. They believe it continues to guide the world and everything in it, and sometimes identify it as the Mother, or source of all things. Unlike the Christian belief of one God who formed the universe, though, Taoism is not monotheistic and Tao is not a god or supreme being, it is a force and the ultimate reality. For more on Taoism, I would suggest a thorough internet search. It appears there are many conflicting views about Taoism and its affects on society.
Ancient Chinese concepts of yin and yang had a strong influence on Taoism's view of the universe. Taoism holds the belief that everything must be held in balance and that even doing good things can make the world worse not better due to imbalances.
Buddhism has had the widest influence on China. Other major religions in China include Taoism, Confucianism, Islam, and Christianity.
Mongols avoided imposing their beliefs on the Chinese and adopted Buddhism and Taoism.
Beliefs that vary from one culture to another include cosmology (beliefs about the structure of the universe and beliefs relating to rituals. Each culture has a unique set of customs, or ways of doing things.
Tao is about engaging with the world: as it is.It is the study of Reality.If we test Reality, and we do not get back the results we expect, it is because we do not have the proper understanding of what actually happens, in Reality.The Tao is, above, all, responding and refining our understanding of how our world actually works..
Nature
Chinese religion of Taoism: an awareness of man's close relationship with nature and the universe, a view of time and universe, worship of ancestors,and belief in the divinity.
Taoism and Confucionism.
Confucianusm supports a strong government; Taoism supports a weak government
taoism and confuianism
taoism and confuianism
Confucianism supports a strong government; Taoism supports a weak government.
Confucianism supports a strong government; Taoism supports a weak government.
Confucianism supports a strong government; Taoism supports a weak government.
Confucianism supports a strong government; Taoism supports a weak government.
Confucianism supports a strong government; Taoism supports a weak government.
The cast of Origins of the Universe - 2010 includes: Chiyoung Lee