TAOISM

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 Table of contents

01. 02. 03.

HISTORY GOD TEACHINGS

04. 05.
BOOK CONNECTION TO THE
BUSINESS WORLD
 HISTORY
● Taoism Tao (pronounced "Dow") can be
roughly translated into English as path, or
the way. It coexists with Confucianism in
China.
● "Founded at some point between the years
500 to 400 BCE in Zhou dynasty China.
● The founder of Taoism is believed by
many to be Lao Tzu
 HISTORY
● it was not until 142, when Zhang

Daoling founded the “Way of the

Celestial Masters” sect, that

Taoism became an organized

religion.
GOD
 GOD

THE THREE PURITIES

the highest gods

of Taoism.
 THE THREE PURITIES

• The Celestial Worthy of the Primordial Beginning

(“The Jade Pure One” or “The Universally Honored One of Origin”),

• The Celestial Worthy of the Numinous Treasure

(“The Supreme Pure One” or “The Universally Honoured One of
Divinities and Treasures”),

• The Celestial Worthy of the Way and its Power

(“The Grand Pure One” or “The Universally Honored One of Tao and
Virtues”).
 TEACHINGS

The One Wu and Yu

the spirit of Tao, which
is believed to be the not-having and having
“essential energy of (respectively)
life”

Te Tzu Jan
virtue or awareness of naturalness
the Tao coupled with
the ability to adhere to
the Tao
 TEACHINGS

Wu Wei Yin Yang

going with the flow the principle of
complementary forces that
are in harmony with each
other

Ch’i
the energy that permits
life and connects it to
the world
 TEACHINGS

• Seeks to promote the inner peace of individuals. It's like a force

that flows through life and pervades all things

• Sought happiness or supreme good by severing themselves

completely free from worldly interests and passionate desires
until release from all activity was attained (wu wei or vo vi in
Vietnamese). The important Taoist principles are inaction,
simplicity and living in harmony with nature.
 BOOK
TWO MAIN TAOIST TEXTS:

• Tao Te Ching

• Chuang-tzu
Tao Te Ching
• The Tao Te Ching (Dao De Jing,
Daode Jing, or Lao-Tzu) is the
biggest Taoist text.

• It was written circa 300 B.C.

• Similar to the Bible, there was not

one author of the Tao Te Ching,
although some believe Lao Tzu.

• The book consists of eighty one (81)

short chapters.
Chuang-tzu

• given credit for writing the Chuang-

tzu.

• The Tao Te Ching is more about the

fundamentals of Taoism (“the
Way”), while the Chuang-tzu
contains more reflections.
CONNECTION TO THE
BUSINESS WORLD
Taoism encourages companies to nourish people, take
care of them just like family members, and the aim of
business should not be personal success or gain, but
the common good
The principles of Taoism offer valuable insights for
the business world:

• Embrace Change and Uncertainty: Organizations

should be open to new ideas, adapt to changing
market conditions, and embrace innovation to stay
agile and capitalize on opportunities.

• Practice "Wu Wei" or "Effortless Action": Focus

on efficiency and effectiveness, prioritize core
competencies, and let go of unnecessary control to
improve productivity.
• Cultivate Balance and Harmony: Create an
environment where all members feel valued and
supported, leading to improved engagement, retention,
and productivity.

• Emphasize Simplicity and Minimalism: Simplify

processes, eliminate unnecessary complexity, and focus
on essentials to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Embrace a Long-Term Perspective: Focus on

sustainability and creating value for all stakeholders to
build trust and credibility for a sustainable future.
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