Zara
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What do I understand Taoism to be?
By Zara Harris
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Taoism grew out of various religious traditions in ancient China about 2000 years ago.
Tao is not a god, more of an idea, but Taoists worship deities who represent things such as the moon, stars, sun and the tides.
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Taoists believe that good actions will mean a better life for their soul, so Taoists follow rules and guidelines for living. They are not allowed to tell lies, steal, commit murder or drink alcohol.
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Yin and Yang is used to describe seemingly opposite forces, for example: light and dark, in and out, hot and cold.
Taoists believe that if you have a pure body you will have good spiritual health so they practice things like meditation, tai chi and yoga.
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Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn and the Dragon Boat festivals are all celebrated by Taoists.