Taoism, also known as Taoism, is a religion originating in China, founded by Dao De Jing, whose aim is to teach its followers to achieve contentment by focusing on the “path”. This “path” is known as the Dao, or Tao, and focuses on following the chain of events that occur in nature. Others define it as "the fundamental and eternal principle of the universe which transcends reality and is the source of being, non-being and change." Following Dao would lead the Taoist sage to become one with nature through meditation and by leading a good and moral life. When a person aligns with Dao, said person gains a certain virtue, this virtue is known as De, or Te. De lives an honorable life, filled with good deeds and grace, and Taoists believe that De will bring good fortune and blessings. Taoism also focuses on a phrase called wu wei, which means "non-action." Wu Wei demonstrates that every natural object will do the right thing at the time it needs to happen, just like water, it follows its natural way of behaving without knowing that it must go downstream. The goal of Wu Wei is to teach the Taoist to stop overthinking, this leads the Taoist to adopt natural and non-aggressive behavior. The Chinese expression Pu also refers to natural, non-aggressive behavior. Pu means "simplicity" or "uncarved block", because Pu, like all things in Taoism, tries to achieve peace or contentment. Pu strives to take things as they are, without opinions or labels, leading you to live in harmony with nature. Achieving Pu is essential for anyone wishing to follow the Taoist religion. The cosmos, which Taoism often focuses on by tracking its events, is made up of something called Qi/Chi. Qi/Chi is tra...... middle of paper ...... brought him great frustration because his son did not love him back, but both were necessary to keep his son. “Siddhartha waited a long time – several months – to see his son understand him, accept his love, or perhaps reciprocate. Vasudeva watched and waited for many months, without saying anything. » (p.92) It is very clear that Taoism is an important factor in the book Siddhartha, by Hermann Hesse, as evidenced by the textual references and explanations above. Siddhartha, the main character, experienced the Tao, followed it, and achieved enlightenment. His embrace of nature followed key aspects of Taoism, as he became one with the way. Although the key words are not spoken, you can consult the text and learn about Taoism, as Siddhartha discovered it through the teachings of Vasudeva. Works Cited Hesse, Hermann, Siddhartha, New Delhi: Rupa Publications, 2003