From ancient texts to modern practices, Daoism provides a profound framework for understanding the world not as broken but as naturally seeking balance

By: Michael Naparstek, University of Tennessee, The Conversation

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Published: July 6, 2026

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By Michael Naparstek, University of Tennessee

Daoism, China’s indigenous religion, is one of the country’s five officially recognized religions today. Practiced by millions of people in China and around the world, Daoism takes on many forms, stretching back from ancient roots to the modern world.

It challenges the conventions of how people often define religion. Unlike many other faiths, Daoism does not necessarily center on a deity, though there are many Daoist deities. Nor does …

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