Taoism

n. philosophy and religion of China founded by Lao-tzu in the 6th century B.C.

Taoism (Daoism) is the English name referring to a variety of related Chinese philosophical and religious traditions and concepts. These traditions influenced East Asia for over two thousand years and some have spread internationally. Taoist propriety and ethics emphasize the Three Jewels of the Tao; namely, compassion, moderation, and humility. Taoist thought focuses on wu wei ("non-action"), spontaneity, humanism, and emptiness. An emphasis is placed on the link between people and nature. Taoism teaches that this link lessened the need for rules and order, and leads one to a better understanding of the world.
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Noun
1. a Chinese sect claiming to follow the teaching of Lao-tzu but incorporating pantheism and sorcery in addition to Taoism
(hypernym) sect, religious sect, religious order
(member-meronym) Taoist, Tao
2. religion adhering to the teaching of Lao-tzu
(hypernym) religion, faith
(member-meronym) Taoist, Tao
(classification) Taoism, Daoism
3. popular Chinese philosophical system based in teachings of Lao-tzu but characterized by a pantheism of many gods and the practices of alchemy and divination and magic
(synonym) Hsuan Chiao
(hypernym) religion, faith, religious belief
4. philosophical system developed by of Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
(synonym) Daoism
(hypernym) philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
(part-meronym) Tao
(class) Tao

(n.)
One of the popular religions of China, sanctioned by the state.
  

qian1 li3 zhi1 xing2 shi3 yu2 zu2 xia4
A journey of a thousand li starts right under one's feet.
A journey of a thousand miles starts with one single step. This is a quote from the 64:th song of Lao Ze's book "Dao De Jing".