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Tao Tsang
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Definition:
The Tao Tsang is the canon for religious Taoism (Tao Chiao). Currently, it consists of 1,120 volumes - the number was higher in the past, but many volumes were lost and destroyed over the years.

Also Known As: none

Alternate Spellings: Dao

Common Misspellings: none

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What is Religion?
A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.

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