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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.
705 Questions
What is the Chinese symbolism of the goose?
* Remember your roots - don't forget the people who helped you along the way * Follow your gut - rely on intuition and instinct in order to get where you need to be * Communicate your needs to others - no one can help you if you don't speak out * Protect that which is most valuable, but make sure you have your priorities straight (meaning, be sure you're protecting that which is worth protecting)
How did Taoism become so widespread?
Once Taoism gained official status in China, it was able to spread throughout the country. Many different schools sprang up, spreading Laozi's teachings even more.
Do taoists believe in contraception?
Very interesting question. When Tao was established, there was no contraceptives yet. For Taoists Sex is just a matter of balancing the Yin and Yang. "Yang or element of expansion in them is too much developed. Are they exceedingly irritated? the Yin or opposite element is too much developed. When those elements thus predominate in men, (it is as if) the four seasons were not to come (at their proper times), and the harmony of cold and heat were not to be maintained; would there not result injury to the bodies of men?(4)" So for the true practitioner of Taoism, maybe, they don't use contraceptives, like condoms or spermicides. They rather wait for "safe period". Or maybe they have some natural contraceptives; Papaya seeds perhaps? = Papaya =
Women in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and other parts of the world have long used papaya as a folk remedy for contraception and abortion.[citation needed] Medical research in animals has confirmed the contraceptive and abortifacient capability of papaya, and also found that papaya seeds have contraceptive effects in adult http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papaya
What is the relationship of sacred spaces and places and the beliefs of taoism?
Taoism does not believe in "Sacred Places". But they believe that there are places on Earth that emits more [Tao] energy than others.
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Before Taoist ritual begins, a sacred space is created that links heaven and earth. Mountains and caves are also considered sacred spaces, and are often occupied by Daoist hermits. - http://www.patheos.com/Library/Taoism.html
Is there worship of zhao zilong or zhao yunone of greatest general form three kingdom?
The answer is YES both Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as well as Zhao Yun have their own respective temples to commemorate their bravery The answer is YES both Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as well as Zhao Yun have their own respective temples to commemorate their bravery
Good and evil are two sides in an eternal struggle in which good must eventually win?
In Taoist thought, good and evil, like all pairs of opposites, are man-made and the existence of one gives rise to the other automatically. The goal of the Taoist is to forget all such opposites and live without pretense.
What is the uncarved block in the tao of pooh?
The uncarved block is the ability to enjoy the simple things in life! Pooh is the perfect example of the uncarved block because he doesnt over think things and is simple minded.
Love Dane and Meg.
How were daoism and confuciasm the same?
No.
briefly
Taoism- following nature
Confucianism- following justice and do all things for the benefit of others
Taoism- no government- it disturbs nature
Confucianism- government is needed to create laws that benefit the people
Taoism- focus on ones inner nature, said to come from the incomprehensible and nameless flow of nature (called Tao) from which all things come and return
Confucianism- focus on righteousness for the sake of righteousness
There is so much difference in these writings. Best thing would be to read the writings to see for yourself- The Tao Te Ching is one of the most popular sacred texts ever written (besides the bible), and the Analects of Confucius are writings by Confucius dealing with all his ideas (hard to read, but worthwhile). Some translations are easier than others- I only began to understand a tiny bit after reading multiple translations (particularly of the Tao te ching).
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.
