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Taoism

Taoism. By: Meggie Bullard and Kirsten Bureman AP Human Geography A2 . Origin of Taoism. Began around 500 B.C. Practiced by 30 million worldwide Tao No one founder or central figure Masters . Diffusion of Taoism . Widespread Chinese Influence Taiwan No missionaries .

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Taoism

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  1. Taoism By: Meggie Bullard and Kirsten Bureman AP Human Geography A2

  2. Origin of Taoism • Began around 500 B.C. • Practiced by 30 million worldwide • Tao • No one founder or central figure • Masters

  3. Diffusion of Taoism • Widespread • Chinese Influence • Taiwan • No missionaries

  4. Common Practices of Taoism • Physical health • Nutrition/Exercise • Meditation • Worship • Immortality • Monks/Nuns/Priests

  5. Holy Places of Taoism • Holy Mountains • Chang Taoist Temple • Caolou Taoist Temple • Caves and Grottos

  6. Conflicts of Taoism • Peaceful • Buddhism • Cultural Revolution

  7. Shintoism

  8. Origin of Shintoism • Began around 552 AD • Has no known founder or central figure • Japan’s native religion

  9. Origin cont. • Closely related with Buddhism • Had no formal name until Buddhism • Kami

  10. Diffusion of Shintoism • Limited to Japan • Two types of Shintoism

  11. Common Practices • Shrines • Gods • Live according to Kami • Simplicity and Cleanliness • Individual Worship • Leaving Gifts for the Kami

  12. Conflicts • Buddhism • 1946 • Peaceful

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