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Taoism

By GreyWolf
  • 142

    Taoism became a organized religion

    until the Way of the Celestial Masters sect was founded in 142 C.E. by Zhang Daoling, who based the sect on spiritual communications from the deified Laozi
  • Founder was Lao-Tzu
    300

    Founder was Lao-Tzu

    Daoism was one of the three great religions in China.Taoism is one of Asia's foremost religions.In Taoist temples, the Chinese worship more than 1,000 gods.
  • Major scriptures were produced
    370

    Major scriptures were produced

  • First Taoist Canon
    500

    First Taoist Canon

  • Persecuted

    Taoist religious sects were persecuted in China during the 19th and 20th centuries,

  • Daoism ended

  • Taoism becoming a part of official religious practice

    Taoism becoming a part of official religious practice

    During the Koryo dynasty, Taoism became a part of official religious practice