and the metaphysical. Some people also practice Buddhism, which is somewhat related to Daoism, it originated from India. Chinese Buddhists teach indestructibility of the soul. They also teach the theory of karma, the values of charity and compassion and the need to suppress the passions. There seem to be a virtual symbiosis between Taoism and Buddhism and a common propagation of the means for attaining immortality through various ascetic practices. It was widely believed that Lao-tzu, the founder of Taoism, had been reborn in India as the Buddha. ...
