Who found Taoism?

philosopher Lao Tzu
Taoism (also spelled Daoism) is a religion and a philosophy from ancient China that has influenced folk and national belief. Taoism has been connected to the philosopher Lao Tzu, who around 500 B.C.E. wrote the main book of Taoism, the Tao Te Ching.

How did Taoism begin?

Taoism as a religion began in the year 142 C.E. with the revelation of the Tao to Zhang Daoling or Chang Tao-ling by the personified god of the Tao, Taishang laojun (Lao Tzu), the Highest Venerable Lord. Taoism became a semi-official Chinese religion during the Tang dynasty and continued during the Song dynasty.

What can we learn from the 81 verses of Lao-Tzu?

Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of existence. The classic text of these verses offers advice and guidance that is balanced, moral, spiritual, and always concerned with working for the good.

What did Laozi do for Daoism?

With his book, the Tao Te Ching, he became the unrivaled founder of Taoism (or Daoism). His philosophy encourages people to follow the “most natural and ecstatic way of life (which ultimately leads to immortality)”. There are various accounts on the early life of Laozi.

What is the Tao Te Ching?

What is the Tao te Ching? Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a God-realized being named Lao-tzu in ancient China dictated 81 verses which are regarded by many as the ultimate commentary on the nature of existence.

What was the real name of Laozi?

There are various accounts on the early life of Laozi. The most distinguished of these come from a biography written by Sim Qian, the historian. His real name is believed to be Er or Dan with surname Li. A Li Er used to work in the imperial court as Keeper of Archives.