Taoism: The Way for China

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This paper examines how Taoist thought in government, literature and martial arts dominates Chinese culture. Tao simply means "the way" and for centuries, millions of Chinese have practiced the way to be one with nature and one with the gods.

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History of Taoism
Application of Taoism in Society
What is Taoism?
Conclusion

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"Tai Chi, the most popular Taoist martial art, is practiced by millions of people in China. Even government officials practice Tai Chi. Mao Tse Tung practiced daily. The religion or philosophy is woven into every aspect of their society and government. Mr. Casey(Kai Sai in China) was a businessman who sold maritime insurance to the Chinese Government, was introduced to "The Boxing" by government officials. According to Casey, the I-Ching Hexagram number 61 is known as Kung Fu. The various lines in the Hexagram deal with Master Energy and how to use Master Energy to control various behaviors and how to master their energy."

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