Daoism has been one of the main components of Chinese traditional culture, and it has exerted great influence on the Chinese people’s way of thinking, working, and acting. 25–220), the faith has a history of nearly 2,000 years. Starting with the formal setting up of Daoist organizations in the East Han period (A.D. This piece is an authoritative statement by the Association.ĭaoism emerged on the basis of what are known as the One Hundred Schools of Thought during the period 770–221 B.C.
The China Daoist Association, based at White Cloud Temple in Beijing, is the leading body representing all Daoists in mainland China.
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