Sunday, October 24, 2010

Lao Zi and Taoism

The history of Taosim stretches all throughout Chinese history. It originated in prehistoric China, it has exerted a powerful influence over Chinese culture throughout the ages. Taoism evolved in response to changing times, its doctrine and associated practices revised and refined. The founder of Taoism is Laozi, whos birth name was Li Erh, hewas a native of the southern feudal state of Chu. Laozi underwent a profound spiritual awakening, and then traveled to the western frontier, where he disapeard forever into the land of immortals. Taoism began in around 500-400 B.C. and spread throughout the world.

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