Era
Classical Antiquity
Start date
142 AD
End Date
Present
Religion
Daoism (Taoism)
Date Notes
Though roots trace back to earlier periods
Main Teachings
Wu wei, naturalness, simplicity
Metaphysical Beliefs
Polytheism, Philosophical
Ethical and Moral Principles
Harmony with Dao
Ritual and Devotional Practices
Tai Chi, Qi Gong
Spiritual Practices
Meditation, Inner alchemy
Foundational Teachings and Scriptures
Dao De Jing, Zhuangzi, Tao Te Ching
Narrative Traditions
Taoist tales and parables
Sub Type
Philosophical
Historical and Cultural Context
Ancient Religions
Historical Development
Primal or Indigenous Religion
Geographical Distribution
Eastern Religions
Organizational Structure
Mystical Movement
Scriptural Authority
Revealed Religion
Sociological Approach
Ethnic Religion
Philosophical or Ideological Focus
Esoteric Religion
Gods or Deities
Dao
Beliefs on the Afterlife and End Times
Attainment of immortality or transcendence
Existance of Afterlife
Yes
Existance of Reincarnation
Yes
Religious Structures
Temples, Daoist Monasteries
Religious Leader Types or Roles
Daoist priests, Masters