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Taoism
The Way or path to enlightenment has been practiced in Asia for 2000 years and advocates being one with the universe.
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Taoism was founded by Lao Tzu (Laozi), when he wrote the Tao Te Ching, the first Taoist scriptural work. It is not known precisely when this happened, but it was some time during the fourth, fifth, or sixth centuries BC.
The legend is that Lao Tzu, as an aged man, was leaving the country where he worked to retire. He arrived at the border riding an ox, with a sword strapped to his side. The border guard recognized who he was, and prevailed upon him to write a short text containing the ideas he thought most important. This Lao Tzu did over a period of three days. He then rode off into retirement.
Did Confucianism told people to turn to nature and the tao?
No. Confucius was an avid supporter of bureaucracy and highly structured society. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. His beliefs conflicted in many ways with Taoism.
What is the most literal English translation of the Tao Te Ching?
The Tao Te Ching is almost always translated interpretively rather than literally because (a) the text itself is elliptical, and (b) Chinese characters often have multiple meanings, so literal translations are difficult to follow. For instance, the first line of the Tao Te Ching literally read:
tao taoed not eternal tao
since 'tao' can mean any of the following - way, path, doctrine, principle... - and the verb form (taoed, which is actually "k'o tao" - possibly "known tao" or "done tao") is difficult to transfer directly to English, translators have always used interpretive strategies, such as "The way that can be told is not the true way" or "The path that can be followed is not the true path". No single translation is the obvious best or most literal, since all of them involve some degree of interpretation; the text requires contemplation to get at its central meaning.
Can you get bad karma by having a Guan Gong tattoo on your back?
no, you can not. Karma is not part of any voodoo religion. it is the assumption that in the next life you will experience reward and punishment for your actions. but not the books you read, paintings you create, things you say or body art you sport.
but i wouldn't recommend the tattoo, personally.
AnswerIf YOU think you will get bad karma from something I recommend you do not do it. Even if it is nothing but superstition the effect that it could have on you would be to give you something to blame all of your bad luck on and make you forget all the good things that happen every day. I don't personally believe that it would cause any bad karma but then again I only do the tattoo...I don't have to live with YOUR consequences. AnswerI do not believe in "karma" so to speak, but i do believe that by placing such a thing on your body or even in your home can open doors not easily shut. AnswerKarma is part of Hinduism and Buddhism, not Taoism. Taoism has no concept of reincarnation, so karma in the classic sense is meaningless; and to the extent that taoism shares a notion of 'actions having results', those results are part of Tao and do not adhere to individuals in the form of 'goodness' or 'badness'.When was daoism used what time period?
I'm not sure if this answers your question, but the main contributer to Daoism was Laozi, "The Old Master." The bulk of his language and ideas were communicated most from 300 to 500 BCE.
What are 3 quotes from the Tao Te Ching?
One quote that we can all use, from The Power of Selflessness: Heaven is eternal, the Earth everlasting.
They can be eternal and everlasting
Because they do not exist for themselves.
For that reason they can exist eternally.
Therefore, Evolved Individuals
Put themselves last
And yet they are first.
Put themselves outside,
And yet they remain.
Is it not because they are without self-interest
That their interests succeed?
What is Taoism's answer to the questions of human existence?
In all religions, there are stories dating back thousands of years vividly detailing the creation of man. The Taoist story of creation is detailed as follows, "Everything was once contained in the egg of the universe. Inside this egg slept the first living creature, P'an Ku. When he awoke, the egg shattered. The immaculate, orderly, and light part of the egg became the sky; the unclean, heavy, dark part became the earth. Fearing heaven and earth would weld together again, P'an Ku braced himself between the two forces. For the next eighteen thousand years, P'an Ku remained in this stance, growing 3 metres a day, separating heaven and earth farther and farther apart. P'an Ku also created the substance of things. The very parasites on his body became the first peopIe." (From Myths and legends of China, Japan and India by Brian P. Katz)
How do Confucianism and Taoism differ in their approaches to life?
Taoism is where "yin and yang" come from. In Taoism there aren't many rules. Taoists believe that through nature and harmony a person can be happy.
Confucianism believes in setting good examples for others to follow primarily in all of one's relationships.
Taoism (also called Daoism) is a philosophical, ethical or religious tradition of Chinese origin that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (also romanized as Dao). The term Tao means "way", "path", or "principle", and can also be found in Chinese philosophies and religions other than Taoism. "Taoism-Wikipedia" link below for more information. Taoism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
How do you get cyborg Tao in dbz bt2?
Well its posible u can unlock him by getting all items then delete all the password chracters and then u must go to a secret place in the baby
Does taoism still exist today?
Yes, it is still practiced in the rural areas of China, as well as other places.
Yes! it considered sin against the church and against God because you did not really understand your own religion.Also you lose your hope in this religion.It is considered a sin of despair.Before you will convert to Daoism, you must investigate your own faith.If you are not pleasing with the Catholic,then transfer to that Chinese religion. It is more better,you will become morally good because of the good Philosophy.In Catholic,you can be good if you imitate Jesus Christ.His goodness is far more than Lao Tse and they are not equal.
What are the major laws of taoism?
Taoism is not defined by laws and edicts in the same way that Western Faiths are. Taoism is about the pursuit of receptivity to the will of nature and the seasons (the Tao) and gives methods that a person should embrace to become more in line with those ideas, but it does not order its believers to hold to certain set of orthopractical tenets (i.e. you must do this or you must not do that).
How did the Communists affect Chinese literature?
Chinese are more developed about the literature of there country. after the 1800s, Chinese exposed to western culture. Then in 1949 the Chinese communist came to power after a long civil war.
What does yin and yang have to do with Taoism?
Ones fate is under the power of the balance or imbalance of 2 forces yin, which is negative, dark and feminine and yang, which is positive, bright and masculine. Yin and Yang is the main symbol of Taoism. Yin and Yang is about balance and harmony(:
