What is a Chinese tradition?
Taoism
what else is it called?
Daoism
what kind of traditio?
religious or philosophical
what does it teach?
living in harmony
with what?
the "Tao"
what does that mean?
literally means the  "Way",
what is it based on?
the principle that is the source, pattern and substance of everything that exists
is it like Confucianism?
no
how are they different?
it doesn't emphasize rigid rituals and social order
where did it originate?
from the School of Yinyang
when?
at least to the 4th century BCE
what were other influences?
one of the oldest texts of Chinese culture
what was that?
the "Yijing"
were there other influences?
yes
what or who?
Shen Buhai
who is that?
The "Legalist"
how?
expounding a realpolitik of wu wei.
what is wu wei?
effortless action
which book contains teacings from Laozi?
The "Tao Te Ching"
Is it a large book?
no