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- adjective Relating to
Taoism . - noun A follower of
Taoism , the teachings of Lao Tzu.
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Examples
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All very interesting, but a true Taoist is flexible - can you bend like the reed in the wind?
The Tao Of Sith 2005
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Once Tsunayoshi had become shogun, he attempted to infuse the spirit of Buddhist compassion and the idea of Taoist charity and benevolence into the people.
The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002
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Once Tsunayoshi had become shogun, he attempted to infuse the spirit of Buddhist compassion and the idea of Taoist charity and benevolence into the people.
The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002
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Once Tsunayoshi had become shogun, he attempted to infuse the spirit of Buddhist compassion and the idea of Taoist charity and benevolence into the people.
The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002
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Once Tsunayoshi had become shogun, he attempted to infuse the spirit of Buddhist compassion and the idea of Taoist charity and benevolence into the people.
The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002
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Last but not least, ‘fill their bellies’ also refers to Taoist breathing regimens, whereby the breath is pushed deep down into the abdomen with diaphragmic pressure, a technique that requires adepts to ‘empty their minds’ in order to concentrate on ‘filling their bellies’ with breath.
The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity Daniel Reid 1989
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They're all given the unmistakable Lanois treatment in the mix which could be accurately described as Taoist: I have no idea how he does it, but he consistently conveys a sense of emptiness and overflowing immensity all at once.
AvaxHome RSS: 2008
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Chang Daoling started the first "Taoist" organized religion.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] Meg Ireland 2010
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Chang Daoling started the first "Taoist" organized religion.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] Meg Ireland 2010
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Chang Daoling started the first "Taoist" organized religion.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] Meg Ireland 2010
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