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| '''Zohism''' ({{wp|Chinese language|Tuchanese}}: 鄒家 ''Zōujiā''; {{literal translation}} 'School of Zou'), also known as '''Shan''' ({{wp|Chinese language|Tuchanese}}: 禪 ''Shàn'') is the [[Aeia|world's]] [[List of religions in Aeia|largest religion]], and one of the world's oldest continuously practiced {{wp|religion|religions}}. Zohism is a {{wp|Monism|monistic}} faith, with elements of {{wp|henotheism}} and {{wp|atheism}}, centered on an eschatological cosmology dealing with self-salvation and spiritual liberation. It also encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on the original teachings of [[Soucius]]. It originated in ancient [[Tuchan]] in the 8th century BCE, and, after a period of intense suppression, spread through much of [[Catai]], [[Sifhar]] and [[Majula]]. Three major extant branches of Zohism are generally recognized: [[Towko]] ({{wp|Chinese language|Tuchanese}}: 透過镜子 ''Tòuguò jìngzi''; {{literal translation}} ''Seeing through the Mirror''), [[Changdaw]] ({{wp|Chinese language|Tuchanese}}: 長道 ''Zhǎngdào''; {{literal translation}} ''Elder Way''), and [[Porsouta]] ({{wp|Chinese language|Tuchanese}}: 婆娑塔 ''Pósuōtǎ''; {{literal translation}} ''Dancing on the Tower'')
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| All Zohist schools share the goal of overcoming the cycle of death and rebirth, through the processes of [[Daduan]] (''fracturing'') and [[Hsuyeuh]] (''renewal''), though they differ on the specifics and rites performed. They also vary in their interpretation of the path to self-liberation, and importance and canonicity ascribed to the various Zohist texts, and their specific teachings and practices. Widely observed practices include chanting the [[Kaoshu]], [[Chowyu|communal incantation]], acts of [[Zohism#Contrition|penance and contrition]], purging of the [[Tsui]] (vices, or sins), and cultivation of the [[Meite]] (virtues, or perfections)
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| Zohism is believed to have began in the 11th century BCE as a sect of the [[Paichia]], the Hundred Schools. Despite intense persecution, [[Soucius]] and his [[Titzu|followers]] were able to establish hidden and underground communities across [[Tuchan]]. It soon attracted [[Ichi#Dissidents|dissidents]]
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| Zohism and Zohist ethics played a prominent role in the development of civilization in Arabekh, Majula, and Catai. Zohists are the majority in [[Catai]] and [[Sifhar]], and also have widespread following in [[Majula]], and [[Savai]]. Significant Zohist communities can also be found in [[Vestrim]], [[Rennekka]], and [[Asura]].
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| ==Terminology== | | | The main page for all Rasmi things |
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| ===Abyss===
| | | A page more specifically on their circumstances as a diaspora |
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| ===Tower===
| | | The religion of the Rasmi |
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| ===Paradise===
| | | A global organisation dedicated to Rasmi rights, with a functioning 'parliament' |
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| {{main|Chakela}}
| | | The Rasmi's main religious organisation, held in 'captivity' in Sabaria. A sovereign body which has extraterritorial rights over several buildings |
| {{See also|Zhuming|Soucius}}
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| | | | [[Kingdom of Argutia]] |
| ===Deep Soul===
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| | | The historical kingdom, which was once a minor rival to Sabaria |
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| ==Practices==
| | | [[Argutia]] |
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| ===Avowal===
| | | Focused more specifically on the homeland, including modern-day efforts to return to it |
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| The avowal, or [[Kaoshu]], is the basic creed of Zohism that should be recited under oath with the specific statement:
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| | | A medieval [[Regent (Rasmaism)|Ethnarch]], philosopher and theologian. Redefined Rasmaism in the 15th century and undertook great efforts to create a more united Rasmi international community |
| |text=<!-- or: 1= -->"The World is a lie, there is only the Abyss. | | |- |
| I must descend.
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| Through the descent, I am broken.
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| The Abyss is a lie, there is only the Tower.
| | | The head of the Rasmaism faith, a primus inter pares of the Court, analogy-wise essentially a mixture of elements of the Pope, Caliph, and Ecumenical Patriarch |
| I must ascend
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| Through the ascent, I am anew.
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| The Tower is a lie, there is only me.
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| When the lie is rejected, my chains are broken.
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| I am free."
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| The Kaoshu is not necessary for conversion to Zohism, but it is an essential step for beginning one's journey into the Abyss. To become a ''Kaoche'', one who has recited the creed, it must be witnessed, and attested for, by a monk. It may be recited in any language, though for attestation it is expected to be recited in {{wp|Classical Chinese|Liturgical Tuchanese}}
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| ===Ablution===
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| Ablution, known as Muyu, is both a necessary facet of Zohist life and one of its most sacred rituals. It is a process of ritual purification by which a person cleanses themselves of impurities. It is divided into two components, the [[Putong]] (ordinary), and the [[Tebie]] (special). The Putong Muyu, a partial wash involving washing the face, hands, and feet, is divided into the [[Rijian]] (diurnal), and the [[Huanghun]] (vespertine). The Rijian is performed at {{wp|dawn}} or {{wp|noon}}, while the Huanghun is at {{wp|dusk}} or {{wp|midnight}}. Barring a context that makes perfoming it impossible, it is compulsory for one ordinary ablution to be performed per day. The water used must have dwelt in light, either from the sun or moon, for at least an hour.
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| The Tebie Muyu is performed once every year, on the [[Huantian]], and is commonly performed at holy pool inside a [[Zousi]]. It is also performed for newborns three months after birth, and as a {{wp|coming of age}} ceremony for girls at 12 and boys at 14. It is a full wash, involving complete submersion for five to ten seconds, and may be performed several times. The water used for the ceremony must include a drop from the [[Shuideng Cave]], and must have a source of constant natural light. It is compulsory to have performed it at least once in a lifetime.
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| ===Concatenation===
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| ==Scriptures==
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| ==History==
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| ===Life of Soucius===
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| ===Early Zohism===
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| ==Demographics==
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| ==Schools==
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| ===Towko===
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| ===Changaw===
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| ===Porsouta===
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| ==Society==
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| ==Culture==
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| ===Architecture===
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| ===Ancient===
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| File:Xuanyuan_Temple_in_Huangling,_Yan'an,_Shaanxi.png|[[Laomiao Temple]], in the [[Cataian]] country of [[Tuchan]]
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| File:Sefadaba.png|[[Shuideng Cave]], in the [[Cataian]] country of [[Tuchan]]
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| ===Medieval===
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| ==Criticism, persecution, and apologetics==
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