Taoism is one of the two greatest religions that originated in China. This religion started as a way of thinking between 500 and 400 B.C. About thirty million people around the world follow this religion that was created by the Chinese sage, Lao Tzu. The central core of Taoism is found in the book he wrote, the "Lao Tzu". Taoism has had a strong influence on Chinese literature and art. On the island of Taiwan live …showed first 75 words of 656 total…

…showed last 75 words of 656 total…and hopefully helps them forget whatever was on their minds. Taoists do not attend mass, or prayer sessions. "Taoist monks and nuns may retreat from the world and live in monasteries, trying to achieve spiritual perfection and become one with Tao. Taoist priests may live and work among the people, performing ancient rituals for health, prosperity and redemption from sin"(Hartz 15). Some people light incense to the spirits of their ancestors and the Taoist gods.