Beliefs

Beliefs: Taoism is both a religious and philosophical set of organized beliefs. >basis of all living things, it governs nature, way of living > interdependence of things >Yin-Yang symbol >all nature is the **balance** between Yin and Yang >indescribable
 * The Dao ( ** The Way)-

Taoists pursue their life finding “the way.”

-manifestation(embodying) of the Dao in all things - having virtue, morality and integrity -#1-achieve immortality >breathing, meditation, helping others and the use of elixirs
 * De- **
 * Immortality- **

**Elixirs helped lay ancient Chinese chem. – experimentation with minerals to form immortality elixirs. ***Invented gunpowder while searching for such a potion

Taoists believe that influential Taoists are transformed into immortals who help guide others.