Taoism and Buddhism are the two great philosophical and religious traditions that originated in China. They are alike and yet different in many ways. One dominant concept in Taoism and Buddhism is the belief in some form of reincarnation. Reincarnations, life after death, and beliefs are not standardized. The goal in Taoism is to achieve Tao, to find "the Way". Tao is the essence of everything that is right, and complications exist only because people …showed first 75 words of 1140 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1140 total…the proper way of life to reach immortality. The cycle of life continues indefinitely until the Thread of Life is broken. Only through proper living, and by following the correct path guided by the Inner Light, can one achieve the ultimate goal of Tao or Nirvana. Bibliography Henricks, Robert G. "Lao-Tzu Te-Tao Ching - Translated. With an introduction and commentary", The Bodley Head; London, 1989. Stewart, David. Home Page. 7 July 1997. <http://buddhism.about.com/>.