道教(Taoism)是中国土生土长的宗教,已经影响了中国人两千多年。道教有三个起源,最古老的是“黄帝”(Yellow Emperor)传说。第二个来源是庄子的作品。但最著名的是老子的《道德经》。道家强调自由、自然、修身养性(self-cultivation),甚至追求永生(immortality)。道教对中国文化的许多领域都产生了深刻而持久的影响,包括艺术、哲学、医学和美食,并在东亚地区广泛流传。
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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.