daoism is a system of thought based upon
'Tao' which denotes the principle that is the source, pattern and substance of everything that exists
Taoism
Taoism (), or Daoism (, ), is a philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasises living in harmony with the "Tao" (, also romanised as "Dao"). The "Tao" is a fundamental idea in most Chinese philosophical schools; in Taoism, however, it denotes the principle that is the source, pattern and substance of everything that exists.
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Taoism [SEP] Introduction
Taoism (), or Daoism (, ), is a philosophical tradition of Chinese origin which emphasises living in harmony with the "Tao" (, also romanised as "Dao"). The "Tao" is a fundamental idea in most Chinese philosophical schools; in Taoism, however, it denotes the principle that is the source, pattern and substance of everything that exists. Taoism differs from Confucianism by not emphasising rigid rituals and social order, but is similar in the sense that it is a teaching about the various disciplines for achieving "perfection" by becoming one with the unplanned rhythms of the universe called "the way" or "tao".