DAOISM

Daoism is a Chinese philosophical tradition centered on living in harmony with the Dao—the ultimate, ineffable reality underlying all existence.

Daodejing attributed to Laozi (6th century BCE). Zhuangzi developed philosophical Daoism. Religious Daoism emerged.

Laozi, Zhuangzi, Liezi, Wang Bi.

Dao as ultimate Way. Wu wei (non-action). Ziran (naturalness). Yin-yang. Simplicity. Relativity of values.

Shaped Chinese culture. Influenced Chan/Zen Buddhism. Relevant to ecological philosophy.