on the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) Worksheet Read and reflect on the following passages. In the Comments column‚ comment on what the passage meant to you. Use your own experiences as examples to explain the passages. Religious Studies - General Religious Studies 1. Individual Assignment: Taoism‚ Confucianism‚ and Shinto Part 1: Reflections on the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) Worksheet · Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Reflections on the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) Worksheet
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The Free Press: New York. Lau‚ D. C. (1979) Confucius - The Analects (Lun Yu)‚ The Penguin Books: England. McDonald‚ J. H. (translator) (2009) Tao Te Ching‚ Arcturus Publishing Limited: China. Towler‚ S. (2002) CHI energy of harmony‚ MQ Publications Ltd.: China. Towler‚ S. (2002a) CHI energy of happiness‚ MQ Publications Ltd.: China. Wu‚ John C. H. (1990) Tao teh ching‚ Shambala Publications‚ Inc.: USA. Yu Dan (2009) Confucius from the heart‚ Pan Books: UK Websites http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/Confucius
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Taoism is a far eastern religion that teaches living in harmony with the way of nature. Tao literally translates to "The Way." Taoism complements Confucianism‚ Buddhism‚ and Shinto religions. In contrast‚ Islam is a middle eastern religion that lives by their sacred text the Qur’an. The role of the Qur’an can be comparable to Jesus Christ’s role to Christianity. The two religions concept on God differs greatly. Those who practice Taoism do not believe in God at all. Taoism believes in two great masters:
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is known about Taoism. No date of its creation has ever been made a complete fact. It is believed to have arrived in China around the sixth century BCE. It was founded by Lao-tzu who is said to have written Taoism ’s most important sacred writing‚ Tao Te Ching or The Way and Its Power. This book is "second only to the Bible in number of Western translations." (Mary Pat Fisher‚ pg. 186) Taoism is essentially one of the most passive traditions around the world. With the important symbols of life its
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attention of common people. Early Chinese writers like Lao Tzu‚ Confucius‚ and T’ao Ch’ien gave answers to universal questions to help people decide how to live their lives. Many pieces of Chinese poetry like Form‚ Shadow‚ Spirit‚ The Analects‚ and Tao Te Ching answer ambiguous questions like how one should live with the knowledge of death when T’ao Ch’ien explains that one should not waste time pondering about death; the actions of a ruler when Lao Tzu states that a ruler should keep the people
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human beings for a source of peace and contentment; and he urged to return to nature’s way‚ that is‚ a simple and harmonious life. Chuang Tzu developed Taoism emphasizing on the natural way as opposed to the artificial and contrived way of persons. The Tao is similar to the Christian God in that is omnipresent and all
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Advantage and Disadvantage of Lao Tzu’s Opinion Lao Tsu‚ a Chinese author named Li Erh ‚ was known for his writing “Tao te Ching.” In Lao Tzu’s “Tao-te Ching” he says “ nonsense makes perfect sense” (214) He states that leaders should practice non doing concept to govern their counties‚ and ambition and desire will cause unstable life. Also‚ he mentions that leaders only use weapons for utmost restraint. His philosophy displays the ways which people can not note‚ makes meaningful
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The Notion of Harmony in Confucianism and Taoism At one point in our lives we are all in search of true harmony in many aspects of our lives. For thousands of years and to present day cultures around the world have been in search for harmony in every aspect of the their lives. The Chinese cultures and followers of Confucianism and Taoism have long defined the essence of harmony. Though in many ways they are different I found there is an ultimate goal in both‚ which is equilibrium in a societal role
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Lao-Tzu and Machiavelli on Government and Those Who Govern Machiavelli‚ in “The Prince” and Lao-Tzu in “”Thoughts from the Tao-te Ching” have very opposing views. In their writings‚ they differ on topics such as qualities of a leader‚ functions of government‚ and human nature and the world around them. Here I will describe each of their views and compare the differences. Both Machiavelli and Lao-Tzu are philosophers writing in regard to Government‚ giving advice in ways that they feel people should
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different view on life and how we can live our life in peace. A good example of one of the teachings was the Tao-Te Ching. Lao-Tzu wrote the Tao-Te Ching‚ during the time in china of 551-479 B.C.E.‚ which is better known as Taoism. The teaching of the “Tao” greatly emphasizes about good government and moral behavior in our everyday living. Being a guideline for a better government‚ the Tao was a “handbook for politicians.” It gave spiritual enlightenment through his anecdotes and his meaning through
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