(geomancy), sacred architecture and , martial arts, sexual practices, military strategy, astrology, outer and inner alchemy, divination, magic and talismans, ritual, or immortal, one who has "Returned to the Source," to the true ground of being. Over the centuries many branches of Taoist teachings grew, all aimed at integrating the various activities of one's daily life with the Tao. These include such diverse disciplines as meditation, dietary guidelines, Chinese medicine, When you try to define Taoism, you immediately run into trouble. The great Taoist philosopher and author of the Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu, begins his first chapter with the warning words, The Tao that can be described is not …
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