道教(Taoism)是中國土生土長的宗教,已經(jīng)影響了中國人兩千多年。道教有三個起源,最古老的是“黃帝”(Yellow Emperor)傳說。第二個來源是莊子的作品。但最著名的是老子的《道德經(jīng)》。道家強調(diào)自由、自然、修身養(yǎng)性(self-cultivation),甚至追求永生(immortality)。道教對中國文化的許多領(lǐng)域都產(chǎn)生了深刻而持久的影響,包括藝術(shù)、哲學、醫(yī)學和美食,并在東亞地區(qū)廣泛流傳。
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Taoism is a Chinese native religion that has shaped Chinese life for more than 2,000 years.There are three sources of Taoism's origin, with the oldest being the legend of "Yellow Emperor". The second source in Zhuangzi's works, while the most famous one is Laozi's Dao De Jing. Taoism emphasizes freedom, nature, self-cultivation and even pursues immortality.Taoism has had a deep and lasting influence in many fields of Chinese culture,including the arts, philosophy, medicine, and cuisine. It has also spread widely throughout East Asia.