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Taoism
Daoism began as a Chinese folk religion but developed into a philosophy through texts like the Daodejing attributed to Laozi. It sees the Dao or Way as the natural order of the universe from which all things arise and emphasizes living in harmony with nature through wu wei or non-action. Daoist traditions include worship of deities, rituals, music, and the practice of internal and martial arts as well as ethical and medical concepts that have greatly influenced Chinese culture.
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- 1. DAOISM (Taoism) RL 101 |Dr. Joseph Kelly Yuyang Wang | Thuy Le | Tyler Cerny | Mason Schulefand MARCH 17, 2015
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- 4. The Beginning Gods fromthe Chinese folk tales The God who divided the sky and the earth
- 5. The Beginning The Goddesswho created humankind.
- 6. The Beginning The Godwho saved people from illness by testing hundreds of medicine.
- 7. The Beginning The Godwho united nations and brought peace
- 8. The fundamental era Theend of Spring and Autumn period (770 – 476 BCE) Daodejing by Li Er
- 9. The fundamental era Thestory of Li Er (571-471 BCE) “I quit, not because I did not want to teach nor the student did not want to learn. It was because that I only know so much and there were so much more he wanted to learn.” - Li Er’s Master
- 10. The fundamental era Thestory of Li Er (571-471 BCE) Gained the name Lao Zi – wise master - for himself after spending three years studying in the capital.
- 11. The fundamental era “Iknow birds can fly, fishes can swim, beasts can walk. But I do not know what dragon can do. Lao Zi is like a dragon, knowing so much that he can be anyone he wants. He is a true master.” - Confucius on Lao Zi Confucius met Lao Zi
- 12. The fundamental era Thestory of Li Er (571-471 BCE) Later in life, Lao Zi wrote Dao De Jing which later becomes a fundamental text of Daoism. Lao Zi died at the age of 101
- 13. From philosophy to religion Amonghundreds schools of thoughts, Lao Huang’s school was most significant
- 14. From philosophy to religion HanDynasty (206 BCE – 220 AD) Zhang Daoling created the official group for Daoism to compete with Buddism Daoism was still considered a philosophical school
- 15. From philosophy to religion Templeswere built, Gods were introduced and worshippers now could gather Laozi, Zhuangzi and Taoism
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- 17. The dao (ortao) The source of life The “Way The “Path” The energy of the universe The ultimate goal = To live in harmony with the Tao
- 18. The dao (ortao) Is not a God, a Creator or a Being The Three Pure Ones The Jade Emperor
- 19. The dE (ortE) The power of Tao Virtue, inner power, integrity The manifestation of Tao through human experience Live true to one’s essence and influence your kindness on others
- 20. The dE (ortE) Compassion or Kindness Three Treasures Simplicity or Frugality Humility or Modesty love others like loving oneself live in simplicity, stay away from material or physical desires not expressing assertive authority
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- 22. TAIJI/ YIN-YANG Duality forming as awhole The nature of change balances to halves
- 23. WU-WEI NON-DOING ACTION WITHOUT ACTION Letthe nature runs its course
- 24. WU-WEI Tiger going toeat deer Kill the tiger Kill the cubs Let the deer die Feeling guilty Do nothing Do not interfere with nature ××
- 25. WU-WEI Tiger going toeat deer Kill the tiger Kill the cubs Let the deer die Feeling guilty Do nothing Do not interfere with nature ××
- 26. IN SUMMARY is achievedthrough Wu-Wei (non-action) The source of existence The root of all beings, seen & unseen Dao (The Way) Meditation and reflection in solitude Living in peace, simplicity and tranquility Acting thoughtfully, not impulsively Acting in harmony with nature
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- 29. MUSIC & INSTRUMENTS TheWudang is an essential instrument in Daoist music
- 30. Worshiping rituals Alter surroundedby Gods 36 Gods Great Master and chief cantor perform rituals “Sacrifice of Writings”
- 31. WORSHIPPING RITUALS Deceased ancestorsHome and temples Honor their deeds and memories Family Ancestors
- 32. The DAO DEJING Book of Teachings Cannot fathom the “dao” Mutually exclusive
- 33. The zhuangzi Set ofpractices Collects of stories and imaginary conversations “Life is bounded. Knowledge is bounded. Using the bounded to follow the unbounded is dangerous. And if you take that knowledge, that is really dangerous.” - Zhuangzi “Flow by whatever happens and let yourself be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.” - Zhuangzi
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- 35. POPULARITY/SPREAD Quanzhen Dao Tianshi Dao Practicedthroughout Northern China. Focused on monastic practices Practiced throughout Northern China. Focused on monastic practices
- 36. Impact on Chineseculture Architecture in natural environments Architecture in natural environments
- 37. Impact on Chineseculture Architecture in natural environments Medicine Theories & Practices Possessed both faith healers and hygienists. Consider their patients as a “whole” rather than just their illness. See the lack of harmony with nature because it is a major contributor to illness, disorders, and other ailments. Basic premise of = to preserve health and ultimately prolong the physical life.
- 38. Impact on Chineseculture Architecture in natural environments Ethics Practices have given birth to martial arts such as Tai Chi and Qigong Martial Arts Texts have established Chinese views on mortality and behavior regardless of religious affiliations.
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