Taoism; Daoist sect; superstitious cult
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Taoism; the Daoist religion or school
Refers to the philosophical and religious tradition founded by Laozi, encompassing both the philosophical school (道家) and the organized religion (道教).
He entered the Daoist order in his youth and practiced on Wudang Mountain for ten years.
Taoism emphasizes tranquility, non-action, and going with the flow of nature.
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This Taoist temple is an important holy site for the Daoist community.
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superstitious sects; secret religious societies (in old China)
neutralRefers to various secret religious or superstitious organizations in pre-modern China, often with heterodox beliefs. Frequently takes the diminutive suffix '-儿' (道门儿). Carries a pejorative or historical connotation.
In the old days there were many superstitious sects here, such as Yiguan Dao and Xiantian Dao.
His grandfather used to join a type of secret religious society.
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These sects often carried strong feudal and superstitious characteristics.