Taoism isn't just a religion; it's a way of life. It's a lifelong journey to happiness and acceptance. It is the flow of the world and universe. Everything and everybody has their place and their journey. When a balance is found in the flow of life then true happiness can be reached. That is what Taoism is. Main figureheads of Taoism are Chuang Tzu and Lao Tzu. They dedicated their lives to finding balance for their inner spirits. The Taoist is represented by the Yin Yang because their goal is to find balance in opposites. Taoists aren't led by an omniscient God like many religions. Instead they focus on understanding their world, so that they can understand the inner harmony. That's why it is way more than just a religion. This book is meant to help you understand the Taoist belief system. With this book you will be able to learn some important steps on your journey to become a Taoist. The steps you will learn are:

• Surrender
• Harmony
• Simplicity
• Integrity
• Sexual sagehood
• Transformation
• Immortality
• Spontaneity

Taoism is also called Daoism and came to prominence around the time of Confucianism. The early Chinese people used Taoism as a religious tradition. Tao roughly translates to way or path. The Tao character can be translated as class or teach. A Taoist believes that there is a central principle in the universe. They believe that living as one with nature and the Universe will lead them to the way of heaven. With a few simple steps and changes to the way you think, you can become a Taoist. Some guidelines and tips you will learn about are:

• How to help others without expecting anything else in return
• How to be true to yourself
• How to treat the world correctly, so that it will treat you correctly
• How to connect to others that outside of your beliefs
• How to handle people that don't understand your way of life