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Lao Tzu's life history is a bit of a mystery. There are a number of legends about him, and these conflict with one another. We are not sure of his birth date; in fact we are not really sure what century he lived in. He may have been a lesser court official, such as a librarian or record keeper. It is said he rode an ox to the place where he retired, that he wrote the Tao Te Chingbecause he was asked to do so by a border guard, and that he was a very good swordsman. But this is all legend.
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Name three ideals to which Taoists aspire?
The Taoists emphasized living a life in harmony with the Tao (also known as Dao). As such, they aspired to achieving what is known as the "Three Treasures" or "Three Jewels," the fundamental virtues of Taoism: compassion, humility, and moderation.
What happens to Taoisms after life?
In a sense Taoism is not so much a religion as a philosophy that is usually imposed on other religions. Taoists have a rather unspecific idea of divinity and afterlife. Most Taoists are Buddhists, who believe in reincarnation. Many Taoists are adherents of Chinese Folk Religions who seem to share a believe in afterlife centering around spirits of the dead who are the ancestors one should worship. Other Taoists are members of other religions with other beliefs.
What is the role of martial arts in the taoists outlook on life?
The Taoists are given credit for creating Tai Chi Chuan which is an internal martial arts style. The Taoists use martial arts in a very similar way to the Buddhists of Shaolin Temple. That is that the Taoists use the martial arts as a form of moving meditation, a method for cultivating chi, a way to keep their bodies in good physical condition, and they generally practice Tai Chi Chuan in order to teach themselves how to live and move more in harmony with Tao.
Is it possible to be friends with someone with a different worldview?
Why not? I am friends with Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Taoists, atheists and probably a few more. It enriches life.
Recent discoveries of microscopic fossils have extended the known history of life to about?
3.5 BYA
A paragraph that says how history records the actions and life of julius caesar?
Julius Caesar recorded history and the actions of life by military adventurism. He is one of the most important people in history and is known for his natural talents.
What is the role of martial arts in the Taoist out look on life?
The Taoists are given credit for creating Tai Chi Chuan which is an internal martial arts style.
How old do shih tzus live for?
A Shih Tzu's life span is 11 to 14 years.
What is unusual about Tribrachidium?
It is the only known animal from the entire known history of life that appears to be based on a 3-fold radial symmetry.
What is known or assumed about Homer?
Homer was one of the greatest Greek poets during his life time in history.
What is the history and origin of the DVD case?
The history and origin of the DVD cases is not known because it is not one of those life changing products. DVD cases were invented a little while after CD's were invented.
What is the difference between life history and life cycle?
the difference between life and history is that life is what you do far as live and suceed and history is what happens in the pass like when you done reading this
