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taoism originated from the hisa, shang and western chou dynasties from (2205-770 B.C.E)
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taoism is created in approximately 550 B.C.E by lao tzu
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due to deadly warfare taking place at this time, the second and third core texts were born. these texts were called the zhuangzi and the leizi (475-221 B.C.E)
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the first core scripture, the daeode, was written durning this period. (770-476 B.C.E)
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during the ch'in, han and chin dynastys, buddism was introduced into china. conversations of a buddism influenced taoism were started.(221 B.C.E - 420 C.E)
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the tradition of ling-bao daoism was founded in this time. this intagrated a system of ritual that is still used to this day.(221-207 B.C.E)
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a form of daoism was founded by lady wei hua-tsun which included "keeping the one" and conecting body, spirit and soul with the celestial body and spirit of the earth.(221-207 B.C.E)
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the eastern han dynasty was from (25-220 C.E) during this time 'way of the celestial masters was developed. this tradtion was made by zhang daoling because he claimed to have spoken with laozi
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taoism now an organized religion. made organized by zhang daoling in 142C.E
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the first recorded time where there was an attempt to bring the daoist texts together into an official daoist canon (400 C.E)
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emperor xuan-zong sent monks to collect scriptures and teachings. (748 C.E)
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daoism was merged into the imperial court system and was considered an official religion. (618-906 C.E)
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the eight immortals were born during the tang or song dynasty and they are belived to each have a special power.
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development of internal alchemy is continued as to perserve and improve the conection of spirit to external hings such as the earth. (960-1368 C.E)
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daoism was growing and flourishing during this time. other ideas from other cultures and religions were being integrated into daoism. (1368-1644 C.E)
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completion of the fourth daozang which included about 5300 texts. (1445 C.E)
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this dynasty was a period of critical reflection. meaning, this dynasty critiqued and detailed what the ming dynasty produced.(1644-1911 C.E)
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taoism was spread into western countries and was also disrupted by communism and other political unrest. especially in places like china.(1940's-1970's)
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cultural revolution in china destroyed manny daoist temples and sent many monks to labor camps.1966-1970 C.E)
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the republic of china now devalues and discourages such daoist practices. (2014 C.E)
