Taoism is a religion that originated in Ching, probably during the 300’s B.C. Taoism is also the name of a religion that began in the 100’s B.C. Through the many years this religion has influenced artists and writers in the East and West. The word Tao (also spelled Dao) originally meant road or way. The Taoist studied their religion and they believed that everything in the world was explained by the way. The word…showed first 75 words of 701 total…

…showed last 75 words of 701 total… river, he still moves against the current. To the outside world the sage appears to take no action-but in fact he takes action long before others ever foresee the need for action.” Taoists believe that “ people are compassionate by nature... left to their own devices [they] will show this compassion without expecting an award.” Bibliography Sivin, N. “Taoism” The World Book Encyclopedia. 1997, Volume19 page 36 www.taoism.com