In the Present Moment Daoism has existed for more than 2,000 years, as one of the two largest philosophical systems of China, associated with naturalistic or mystical religion. Traditionally, it deals with two areas: metaphysics and ethics. In its broadest sense, Daoist attitudes to life are ones of acceptance and joy. Meanwhile, Châan (Zen) Buddhism developed at the beginning of the sixth century CE. âChanâ transliterates as âmeditationâ â so the practice of this thought is loosely centred on awakening and consciousness, nullifying the roots of human suffering. ...