Philosopher Lau Tzu Taoism(also

spelled Daoism) is a religion and

philosophy from ancient China that
has influenced folk and national self
belief. Taoism has been connected to
the philosopher Lau Tzu, who around
500 B.C.E. wrote the main book of
Taoism, the Tao Te Ching.
Lau Tzu
DAOISM
is a philosophy, a religion, and a
way of life that arose in the 6 th

century B.C.E. in what is now

the eastern Chinese province of
Henan.
In Chinese culture All Souls Festival is
one of the most important festivals of the
year, and is celebrated by Taoist and
Buddhist temples around the world.
During the first half of the 7 lunar
th

month, when the gate of the realm of the

dead is opened, the souls of the deceased
can be blessed and receive offerings.
The Rituals involve the priest (and
assistants) in chanting and playing
instruments (particularly wind and
percussion), and also dancing. One
major Taoist ritual is the chiao
(jiao), a rite of cosmic renewal,
which is itself made up of several
A daoshi, translated as Taoist
priest, Taoist monk, Taoist master
or Professional Taoist, is a priest
in Taoism. Along with Han
Chinese priests, there are also
many practicing ethnic minority
priests in China.