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Taoism

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Taoism greatly influenced Buddhism in China, Shinto in Japan, and Christianity in Tibet, leading to its decline and transformation in various parts of the Orient over a millennium. 94:9.3

The earliest form of Taoism arose in China as a result of the teachings of Singlangton, Salem, and Indian philosophers, influencing a vastly different religion from modern Taoism. 94:5.2-6

Buddhism absorbed disintegrating Taoism's lingering ritualistic practices in China during the first millennium after Christ, creating a new, widely accepted synthetic religion. 94:11.1

Ganid’s abstract of Taoism emphasizes the pure, tranquil, and powerful nature of the Supreme Being, guiding humanity towards enlightenment and wisdom through humility and service. 131:8

Lao-tse envisioned God in Tao, alongside other great religious teachers like Gautama, Confucius, and Zoroaster, who arose in the sixth century before Christ. 92:5.12

A Mongolian merchant believer in Taoism spread the teachings of the universal Deity to his family and community. 130:2.2

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