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Promotes a life of simplicity and noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao (Lao-tzu, Chuang-tzu)

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Taoism

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Taoism

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Promotes a life of simplicity and noninterference with the course of natural events, in order to attain a happy existence in harmony with the Tao (Lao-tzu, Chuang-tzu)

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Buddhism

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A religion without gods which instead focuses on the self and achieving understanding and enlightenment through meditation

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Confucianism

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A system of ethics taught by Confucius and his disciples stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents and harmony in thought and conduct.

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A system of ethics taught by Confucius and his disciples stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents and harmony in thought and conduct.

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Confucianism

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A polytheist religion (believing in many gods) which believes decisions in life lead to reincarnation after death.

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Hinduism

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Hinduism

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A polytheist religion (believing in many gods) which believes decisions in life lead to reincarnation after death.

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A religion without gods which instead focuses on the self and achieving understanding and enlightenment through meditation

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Buddhism