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Late 7th-century woodcut of Soucius

Zohism (Tuchanese: 鄒家 Zōujiā; lit. 'School of Zou'), also known as Shan (Tuchanese: 禪 Shàn) is the world's largest religion, and one of the world's oldest continuously practiced religions. Zohism is a monistic faith, with elements of henotheism and 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: Theuku (Tuchanese: 透過镜子 Tòuguò jìngzi; lit. Seeing through the Mirror), Tsandau (Tuchanese: 長道 Zhǎngdào; lit. Elder Way), and Busothaq (Tuchanese: 婆娑塔 Pósuōtǎ; lit. Dancing on the Tower)

All Zohist schools share the goal of achieving self-actualisation and escaping the wheel of life and death, through the processes of Chihdoe (fracturing) and Zoqiaq (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 Zenyin, communal incantation, acts of penance and contrition, purging of the Tsui (vices, or sins), and cultivation of the Meteq (virtues, or perfections)

Zohism is believed to have began in the 8th century BCE as a sect of the Paichia, the Hundred Schools. Despite intense persecution, Soucius and his followers were able to establish hidden and underground communities across Tuchan. It soon attracted dissidents

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.

Terminology

Beliefs

Eschatology

Life after death is considered a major core of Zohist belief, as life is considered to be the first stage in the journey of self-actualisation and liberation. Eschatology in Zohism is a complex component concerning both the individual daily spiritual requirements for proper progress, and the greater collective destiny of humanity's transition to a higher realm.

Zohist eschatology is built upon a tripartite model. The model is considered to be artificially linear, due to the method of progression instituted by Soucius and Tsumin. The model itself is not considered to be artificial, however, despite containing artificial elements such as the Tower. It is a finite organic reality formed by the dreams of the Primordial Kon, with the model at the centre of this reality.

Abyss

The Abunafu, a common representation of the Abyss

The Abyss (Tuchanese: 阿布纳 Ābùnà) is the first and greatest stratum. It is considered to be both a physical dimension and incorporeal reality, both of these natures combined in one indivisible physis. It is therefore accessed in two ways: physically transitioning via natural expiration, or by spiritually entering while in a zoetic state. Entering the Abyss after death is considered the normal route for the laity, while the latter, considered a more difficult method, is usually practised by the clergy.

The Abyss is composed of twelve layers, each smaller than the preceding layer. Each layer presents a different vice or sin that must be conquered before one can proceed to the next layer with each layer being comparatively more difficult. There is no set vice for each layer, with it relating to which vices one faced and the challenge being predetermined by how effectively one faced them. Death does not exist in the Abyss, as there is no way to transition except through inner conquest. This process is known as Chihdoe (lit. Fracturing), as one destroys their false sense of self and prepares a vessel for a new ego.

The final layer of the Abyss, the twelfth, is where one faces a great temptation. Failure to overcome the temptation sees spiritual annihilation, before being reincarnated on Earth. Conquering this temptation cleanses the vessel of all its impurities and unlocks the door to the Tower.

Tower

Base of the Babaraan by Antoin Rhys-Mendes

Paradise

Divinities

Chakela

Tsumin

A twelfth-century Tsukigatan depiction of Tsumin

Tsumin (朱明) is a deistic figure who is considered to be a culture hero, trickster, demiurge, and hostile entity. He plays a complex role in Zohist mythology and cosmology, being both the driving force behind man's ability to escape reality, and the creator and maintainer of the system which traps them. In most accounts he is the primordial man, the first to achieve sentience, delve the Abyss and become a conscious, living Chakela. He reshaped the world and built the Tower, before ascending to Paradise.

As a result of his fickle nature, Tsumin is rarely worshipped and is instead appeased through offerings and rituals. He is considered a bad omen, and the very mention of his name requires the recitation of the avowal or an ablution.

When depicted, which is rare, he is usually portrayed either as an early human with horns, wearing a rudimentary cloak of fur or leaves, or is portrayed as a dark or demonic warrior-king. His true name, a relic of the first language, is considered taboo. He is therefore usually referred to by his title 'Lord of the Dawn', such as the Tuchanese Zhūmíng (lit. 'Bright Lord') or Divali Bholānāth, or similar derivations. He is also known by a myriad of other titles and names.

Primordial Kon

Sefaan

Cosmology

Creation

Chi

-deep soul

Khin

-嶔

Practices

Avowal

Behold!                                                                             看哪
This realm is an artifice, there dwells only the Abyss.      领域技巧只有深淵
I might not but fall.                                                            我可能會倒下
By virtue of, I am lost.                                                       憑藉我迷路了
The Abyss is an artifice, there lies only the Tower.           深淵技巧只有塔
I might not but rise.                                                           我可能會上升
By virtue of, I am found.                                                    憑藉著我被發現
The Tower is an artifice, I am all.                                      塔的技巧我全部
When this forgery is forswore, mine chains are broken.   偽造時地雷鏈斷裂
I am free                                                                            我自由了

"Declaration of Soucius " (Tuchanese: 鄒子宣言; pinyin: Zōuzi Xuānyán)

The avowal, or Zenyin, is the basic creed of Zohism that should be recited under oath with the specific statement:

"The World is a lie, there is only the Abyss.
I must descend.
Through the descent, I am broken.
The Abyss is a lie, there is only the Tower.
I must ascend
Through the ascent, I am anew.
The Tower is a lie, there is only me.
When the lie is rejected, my chains are broken.
I am free."

The Zenyin is not necessary for conversion to Zohism, but it is an essential step for beginning one's journey into the Abyss. To become a Setse, 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 Liturgical Tuchanese

Incantation

Ablution

The cleansing pool in Guirao Temple

Ablution, known as Moqhioq, 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 Phuthon (ordinary), and the Dabiq (special). The Phuthon Moqhioq, a partial wash involving washing the face, hands, and feet, is divided into the Rijian (diurnal), and the Huanhun (vespertine). The Rijian is performed at dawn or noon, while the Huanhun is at dusk or 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.

The Dabiq Moqhioq is performed once every year, on the Huantian, and is commonly performed at holy pool inside a Tsauzir. It is also performed for newborns three months after birth, and as a 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.

Contrition

Concatenation

Scriptures

History

Life of Soucius

Early Zohism

Demographics

Schools

Theuku

Tsandau

Busothaq

Society

Culture

Architecture

Laomiao Temple, in the Cataian country of Tuchan
Shuideng Cave, in the Cataian country of Tuchan

Art

Music

Poetry

Calendar

Criticism, persecution, and apologetics

Criticism

Persecution

Apologetics

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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: [[Theuku]] ({{wp|Chinese language|Tuchanese}}: 透過镜子 ''Tòuguò jìngzi''; {{literal translation}} ''Seeing through the Mirror''), [[Tsandau]] ({{wp|Chinese language|Tuchanese}}: 長道 ''Zhǎngdào''; {{literal translation}} ''Elder Way''), and [[Busothaq]] ({{wp|Chinese language|Tuchanese}}: 婆娑塔 ''Pósuōtǎ''; {{literal translation}} ''Dancing on the Tower'')
-All Zohist schools share the goal of achieving [[Khin|self-actualisation]] and the [[Aobis|wheel of life and death]], through the processes of [[Chihdoe]] (''fracturing'') and [[Zoqiaq]] (''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 [[Zenyin]], [[Tsiunu|communal incantation]], acts of [[Zohism#Contrition|penance and contrition]], purging of the [[Tsui]] (vices, or sins), and cultivation of the [[Meteq]] (virtues, or perfections)
+All Zohist schools share the goal of achieving [[Khin|self-actualisation]] and escaping the [[Aobis|wheel of life and death]], through the processes of [[Chihdoe]] (''fracturing'') and [[Zoqiaq]] (''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 [[Zenyin]], [[Tsiunu|communal incantation]], acts of [[Zohism#Contrition|penance and contrition]], purging of the [[Tsui]] (vices, or sins), and cultivation of the [[Meteq]] (virtues, or perfections)
 Zohism is believed to have began in the 8th century BCE as a sect of the [[Paichia]], the Hundred Schools. Despite intense persecution, [[Soucius]] and his [[Ditsir|followers]] were able to establish hidden and underground communities across [[Tuchan]]. It soon attracted [[Ichi#Dissidents|dissidents]]