What are Taoism main beliefs?

Taoist thought focuses on genuineness, longevity, health, immortality, vitality, wu wei (non-action, a natural action, a perfect equilibrium with tao), detachment, refinement (emptiness), spontaneity, transformation and omni-potentiality.

What kind of theism is Taoism?

Taoism is a polytheistic religion; the realms of their gods are heaven, immortals, rivers, mountains, and land. The three purities were the highest gods of Taoism.

Is Taoism a theistic religion?

Taoism is practised as a religion in various Asian communities. Its theology is not theist (even though some communities do worship Laozi as the attributed founder of the religious doctrine), and has more affinities with pantheistic traditions given its philosophical emphasis on the formlessness of the Tao.

Is Taoism secular?

It consists of a complete system of magical forces and deities, as well as a series of outstanding scientific achievements. Taoism Religion is the most mysterious and secular religion in Chinese culture. It sounds far away but has indeed integrated into Chinese people’s daily lives for thousands of years.

Why is Taoism a philosophy?

Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. It emphasizes doing what is natural and “going with the flow” in accordance with the Tao (or Dao), a cosmic force which flows through all things and binds and releases them.

What is a philosophical belief?

A philosophical belief is a non-religious belief and includes things like humanism, secularism and atheism. Something can be a philosophical belief if you strongly and genuinely believe in it and it concerns an important aspect of human life and behaviour.

Is Confucianism polytheistic or monotheistic?

I therefore conclude that Confucianism is a non-theistic, diffused religious tradition that regards the secular realm of life-giving creativity and human relations as sacred. Being non- theistic it is like Buddhism. As diffused religion it is like Chinese popular religion.