In Ancient China,two main philosophical schools held sway:Confucianism & Taoism.The former more resembles Christian thought:rules-based,strict;emphasising the family,benevolence & righteousness.These last two Taoism attacked,along with strictness. It counseled flexibility/
Please don't compare the exoteric and esoteric side of the Far Eastern tradition with "philosophical schools", the latter are much more limited, both in scope and comprehension