Sacred mountain in Jiangsu to host International Taoist Forum

A statue of Lao Zi, the founder of Taoism, on Maoshan Mountain in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province. [Photo/IC]China will host the 5th International Taoist Forum in Maoshan Mountain, Jiangsu province, to promote the Taoist philosophy, the country's Taoist association announced on Thursday.The forum wi...

12 foreigners immerse themselves in Taoism

Foreigners learn martial arts at Wudang Mountain in Shiyan, Hubei province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]A group of 12 foreigners learned martial arts at Wudang Mountain in Shiyan, Hubei province, recently, immersing themselves in the culture of Taoism.Foreigners learn martial arts at Wudang...

Painter delivers a Taoist outlook in his work of vibrant colors

Cheng Qiang's abstract paintings exhibit a realm of spirituality.[Photo provided to China Daily]According to the philosophical classicTao Te Ching, Laozi, the founder of Taoism, observed thatda xiang wu xing, the grand view or image, has no form. In his paintings, Cheng Qiang s...

Asia Album: Laotz Hall on Jeju Island, South Korea, showcases Taoism

Photo shows Laotz Hall in Jeju, South Korea. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)The Laotz Hall, located on Jeju Island, was established by South Korean creative designer Kang Woo-hyon in 2015.Kang loves to study the culture of Lao-Tzu and Taoism in China. Before the COVID-19 epidemic, he often traveled back and...

Global poetry and prose competition awards ceremony held in E. China to commemorate Laozi

The awards ceremony of global poetry and prose competition was held onMarch 2in Guoyang county of Bozhou city, eastChina'sAnhuiprovince, the birthplace of Chinese sage Laozi.Laozi, who was born in571 B.C., is one of the most prominent ancient Chinese philosoph...

Taoism emphasizes harmony between humanity and nature

Taoism (Daoism)is one of China's best-known religions. It’s an ancient tradition of philosophy that reflects a deep-rooted Chinese worldview. But what exactly is Tao? We visited the largest Taoist establishment in Beijing, the Baiyun Temple, to find out more.Zhong Dao-song is a Taoist mas...

Chinese Wisdom in Xi's Words: "Benefiting people, fundamental principle of governance"

The people-centered philosophy of development, which President Xi Jinping has actively promoted, has its roots in traditional Chinese culture.More than 2,000 years ago, a book on the thoughts of Taoist sage Laozi introduced the idea that "bringing benefit to the people is a fundamental principl...

Wisdom of ancient philosopher remains relevant

The teachings of Laozi, a Chinese sage who founded the Taoism school of philosophical thought more than 2,500 years ago, are still relevant today.Laozi's words of wisdom are well-remembered, providing inspiration and guidance to modern-day Chinese."The greatest virtue is just like water, nu...

Taoism and its way in accordance with nature

Taoism regards Tao, or the Way, as its ultimate belief. The "Tao" that we believe in is fundamentally the "void" or nothingness yet encompassing everything. Therefore, we always advocate the spirit of tolerance. In this world exist many cultures and religions, large in number and...

Foreigners flock to Taoism for natural balance

After spending 19 years studying Taoist medical practices, Bernard Shannon opened his own temple in Palm Desert, California, in 2006. “There were only a handful of disciples and a few visitors. People came to me primarily for medical qigong or tai chi lessons,” Shannon said, speaking at a Taoist f...