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Tao can be roughly translated into English as path. It is generally used in a more metaphysical sense within popular Taoism, however. Tao (Dao) is often seen as an insentient and unseen force, principle or system rather than a concrete or even metaphorical path. Taoists believe that the Tao is the source of all things, and thus Taoism is older than recorded history. The person usually attributed with having "reawakened" knowledge of the Tao is Lao Tzu (604?-531? BCE) a mysterious figure said to have been a librarian in the south of ancient China. Taoism is a philosophy but evolved into a religion about 140 CE and was later adopted as a state religion. At that time Lao Tzu became popularly venerated as a deity. See also FAQ list at the temple.

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• BBC - Religion: Taoism

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/taoism/
  This section is a guide to the ancient religious philosophy of Taoism, including history, and spiritual practices, ethics and martial arts.

• Daoist Studies

  http://www.daoiststudies.org/
  Portal designed to assist researchers and scholars of Daoism, practitioners, and interested members of the public in furthering knowledge about Daoism.

• Glossary for Taoism and Confucianism

  http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/glossaire/chine/glossary_tao_confu.html
  From Jacques-Edouard Berger Foundation: World Art Treasures.

• Real Taoism

  http://www.realtaoism.com/
  Teaches the traditional practice of Yuan Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Ba Gua.

• Ripening Peaches: Taoist Studies and Practices

  http://www.egreenway.com/taoism/index.htm
  Taoist scriptures, Chi Kung, Tai Chi Chuan, meditation, and esoteric practices. Detailed index of the Tao Te Ching and over 15 translations for each chapter of the Classic of the Way and Virtue.

• Tao Restore

  http://taorestore.org/
  Dedicated to spirituality, martial arts, Health and self improvement

• Taoism and the Arts of China

  http://www.artic.edu/taoism/menu.php
  Short essays, works of art, maps, diagrams, many other resources related to Taoism.

• Taoism and the Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan

  http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Philosophy/Taichi/taoism.html
  A summary of the growth of Taoism and information on deities and major figures in both religious and philosophical Taoism.

• Taoism and the Taoist Arts

  http://www.taoistarts.net/
  A general introduction to Taoism and the taoist arts of T'ai Chi, meditation, martial arts, herbalism and traditional Chinese medicine.

• Taoism at Religious Tolerance

  http://www.religioustolerance.org/taoism.htm
  Provides information about the concepts, beliefs, practices, symbol, names, Tai Chi, courses and links.

• Taoism FAQ

  http://public.wsu.edu/~paths/bokenkamp-faq.html
  Offering a short list of questions and answers.

• Taoism Initiation Page

  http://www.taopage.org/
  Provides teachings on Taoism and related concepts like tao, yin-yang, wu, wu-wei and the I-ching. Includes online courses.

• Taoism Quizlet

  http://quizlet.com/11412217/flashcards
  Offering a lightning fast way to memorize vocabulary lists. It's like flashcards, but much more fun and interactive.

• The Golden Elixir

  http://www.goldenelixir.com/
  Essays, translations, and illustrations related to the history and the doctrines of Taoism and Chinese alchemy.

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