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In line with her beliefs, the announcement of Vivienne Westwood’s death also highlighted her participation in the religion of Taoism. According to National Geographic, Taoism is an ancient religion originating in China that believers practiced by being in harmony with the energy of the universe, otherwise called Tao. Taoists also believe in spiritual immortality — that the soul joins the universe after death.
“There was never more need for the Tao today,” Westwood wrote prior to her death, which was included in her tribute. “Tao gives you a feeling that you belong to the cosmos and gives purpose to your life; it gives you such a sense of identity and strength to know you’re living the life you can live and therefore ought to be living: make full use of your character and full use of your life on earth.”
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The icon’s religious beliefs were certainly in line with the kind of footprint she left on the fashion world and the world at large. Westwood also was a staunch environmental activist, serving as an ambassador for Greenpeace and speaking out about climate change.
