The philosophy of daoism is concerned with?

Answer 1

Daoism is a Chinese philosophy similar to Confucius philosophy of experiencing the inner soul not by the polar extremes of Yan and Yin in the concept of Sansui but the middle void similar to the Yogic concept of Prayanama when between inhalation and exhalation the middle void moment is spiritual experience in void when the mind transcends physical conscious state.

Wu Daozi was an ancient Chinese painter who introduced this concept in art to experience though ones soul and therefore differs from the figurative realistic painting of the west.

Answer 2

Along with Confucianism, "Daoism" (sometimes called "Taoism") is one of the two great indigenous philosophical traditions of China. As an English term, Daoism corresponds to both Daojia ("Dao family" or "school of the Dao"), an early Han dynasty (c. 100s BCE) term which describes so-called "philosophical" texts and thinkers such as Laozi and Zhuangzi, and Daojiao ("teaching of the Dao"), which describes various so-called "religious" movements dating from the late Han dynasty (c. 100s CE) onward. Thus, "Daoism" encompasses thought and practice that sometimes are viewed as "philosophical," as "religious," or as a combination of both. While modern scholars, especially those in the West, have been preoccupied with classifying Daoist material as either "philosophical" or "religious," historically Daoists themselves have been uninterested in such categories and dichotomies. Instead, they have preferred to focus on understanding the nature of reality, increasing their longevity, ordering life morally, practicing rulership, and regulating consciousness and diet. Fundamental Daoist ideas and concerns include wuwei ("effortless action"), ziran("naturalness"), how to become a shengren ("sage") or zhenren ("realized person"), and the ineffable, mysterious Dao ("Way") itself.

http://www.iep.utm.edu/daoism/

Answer 3

Daoism (also spelled Taoism) was founded by Lao-Tzu in 550 BC. The basic belief is that you should follow the path inside you, or, in other words, be yourself and be the best person you can be. Lao-Tzu taught 4 main 'rules':

1. You should ignore the rules of society (aka be yourself and not what others want you to be)

2. You should follow the path.

3. Do nothing that is artificial or unnatural (don't be somebody you're not.)

4. A simple farming way of life is honored.

Daoists also believe in faith healing, magic, and elixirs. They believe in immortality and that turning into a spiritual afterlife. Their holy writings are Chuang-Tzu and Tao-Te Ching. The yin and yang symbol is the symbol for Daoism, and it symbolizes living in complete harmony with others.

There are about 20 million followers today. However, most are in China.

Here's a site for all the information you could want on Daoism:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoism

(Don't worry- nothing on this page is false)

Answer 4

concerned with ensuring the government.