A man named Laotze created Taoism in the 6th century. Fellow Taoists believe that the "Tao" is a guide to the principle of truth and reality through a life of simplicity. The forces of "yin" (feminine, weak, dark, and passive) and "yang" (masculine, bright, activity and heaven) determine the events of the world.
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Where these two forces ("yin" and "yang") achieve perfect harmony and balance,
there is "Tao".
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Teachings of Laotze are all contained in the book of "Tao Teh Ching". This entire book or sutra is just more than 5000 words. The eighty-one chapters of this work provide practical solutions to the problems facing a mundane and troubled world.
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Complete harmony with "Tao" leads to immortality, as was achieved
by the "Eight Immortals" who made their home in the sacred mountains
of China.
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For most Chinese people, the "Eight Immortals" represented eight factors in their daily life:
men and women, old and young, the rich and the poor, the noble and the lowly.
Special halls were dedicated to the Eight Immortals in most Taoist temples.
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Three famous Taoist temples in Hong Kong are Ching Chung Koon Temple in Tuen Mun,
Wong Tai Sin Temple, Yuen Yuen Institute in Tsuen Wan.
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The search for immortality has given Chinese people a deep regard for longetivity
since, in older age, an individual shall have the experience and the freedom from distraction
that will bring closer to "Tao".
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Gardens represent an attempt to recreate the beauty, balance and grandeur of nature
in miniature, according to the principles of "yin" and "yang".
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