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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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Swami Harideva is a past director Zohar Institute in Tel Aviv, Crisis Institute in Cologne, Germany, Aaah Yes Institute in Fairfax, California and has conducted some of the largest (Viha magazine) mass social meditations in the world. He has been credited with introducing Osho to much of the West. He currently lives in California where he offers classes in Meditation and insights into the "Psychology of the Buddhas.
Daoism followers believe to be at one with nature and it is not important to work or do anything that does not help nature.
What are the differences between Ecclesiastes and taoism?
Ecclesiastes and some aspects of philosophical taoism (as well as advaita Hinduism and more philosophical forms of Buddhism) are all forms of mysticism that emphasize the insignificance and unreality of human goals and endeavors. Each argues acceptance of the world as it is. however, Ecclesiastes has a somewhat different feel: as a product of a monotheistic faith, Ecclesiastes focuses more on submission to the will of an omniscient God and thus carries a more fatalistic tone than the others.
What does Taoism do with immortally?
Taoist thinking concerning immortality can be summed up this way: Tao is the governing principle of the universe. Tao has no beginning and no end. By living in accord with Tao, an individual participates in it and becomes eternal.
How many chapters are in Tao Te Ching?
There are 81 chapters in the Tao Te Ching. The chapters are sometimes also known as verses in English translation. It is separated into 2 sections, Tao (道)and Te （德）.
Where are the majority of taoists living?
The People's Republic of China; most Chinese follow at least SOME Daoist teaching, even if they are not "hardcore." Even the Shaolin temple could not escape its influence; although Bodhidarma knew all about Chi, the Shaolin temple acquired much Chi Kung exercises from monks who learned it from Daoist hermits. Occassionally, a given Shaolin monk would have an encounter with an internal martial artist, impressed they would beg them to take them up as students, and once the knowledge was acquired, they would take it back to the Shaolin temple. All that stuff in Kung Fu movies, where the Daoist is the bad guy, and the Shaolin temple and Daoists are enemies is a load of crap; although many Daoists have indeed been evil, like for example the head of the Yellow Turban Cult of the late Han, however for the most part all Daoist schools have a relatively clean track reccord compared to other religious and spiritual systems. The truth is, Daoism and Buddhism have always been on good terms, and had peaceful exchanges of knowledge in China, and the two have influenced each other. The whole notion of "Wuji" or emptyness for example, is central to meditation in the Shaolin temple, and to advancement in martial arts. Likewise many Daoist schools believe in the law of Karma, translated in the west as meaning the "law of cause and effect." Karma is best translated in western terms by Newton's law "for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction." The greater the good you do (coming from the heart mind), the greater the good is returned to you, the greater the evil you do the greater the evil is returned to you. In the United States, white men killed native americans. Now this country has feminism. How's that for Karmic punishment? [[User:67.148.120.72|67.148.120.72]]stardingo747
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How can taoist magic make me rich?
Daoism advocates simple living; if you make it a point to focus all your earnings only on 1) Food (this includes clean drinking water) 2) Shelter 3) Clothing 4) and Hygiene Then, not spending money on luxuries, will in time make your bank account very large. If you turn it into a family tradition, the money will pile up generation after generation; that is the reason why many Chinese families enjoy wealth, a culture of saving for the next generation. Sorry, but there is no "daoist magic" for wealth, as, one of the few points both religiious and philosophical daoism agree on, overall, Daoism is decidedly anti-materialistic. The closest western counterpart to Daoism, is the philosophy of Diogenes. Its funny how the English pronunciation of Daoism begins with a D, as well as the name of the Greek philosopher who advocates its more or less western counterpart. Daoism Diogenes Personal and uncalled for opinion aside; as with the philosophy of Diogenes, Daoist philosophy takes a decidedly anti-materialistic stance. Diogenes however, took it to extremes, that can be considered extreme, even by Philosophical Daoists. I am terribly sorry, but in mystical/religious Daoism, where magical practice exists, there is no wealth building magic; all sorcery in Daoism, is focused on the cleansing of the soul, and achieving immortality, not personal wealth. If you have any Chinese claiming Daoism can make you rich, they're lying to you; chances are they are con artists only using their Chinese identity to lend "authority" to what they're talking about. For example "I am a Jew, and as a Jew, I can tell you that Moses used a .45 caliber machine gun to mow down the Egyptians, he did not part the red sea with a miracle. Listen to me, a Jew, not the guy with blue eyes over there who says the bible claims Moses did it with a miracle. Listen to me, a Jew, because being Jewish gives me authority." Many Chinese, with respect to Feng Shui, Chinese martial arts, among other things, use their ethnicity to lend false authority, to false claims. Please be careful.
Daoism (or Taoism) is a polytheistic faith that also accepts the gods and goddesses of Chinese folk religion. Its founder is said to be Lao Tzu, who was born in 604 BCE. Some of Lao Tzu's philosophical and moral writings survived, in a collection called Dao de Jing (Tao Te Ching). The Daozang (Treasury of Dao), sometimes referred to as the "Daoist canon", was compiled during the Jin, Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties, and includes almost 1500 texts.
Daoism is not a belief-centred religion, so there are no known Daoist creeds, however certain characteristic beliefs or assumptions can be understood. Gods are not invariably benevolent, but generally on the side of righteousness. A fundamental assumption is the efficacy of ritual in maintaining a positive relationship with the gods and other spirit beings.
Daoist priests are well known for their ability to communicate with the spirits and thereby interpret the future. In China, even the followers of Buddhism will sometimes consult a Daoist priest for this purpose.
For some, Daoism can be seen as a philosophy rather than a religion; as a way of reading Daoist texts and interpreting them in philosophical terms. The assumptions that this approach rests on (such as the difference between philosophy and religion) are foreign to classical Chinese thought and are unlikely to have been held by early Daoist thinkers.
Daoism emphasises virtue, justice and the common good.
Is daoism an example of philosophy?
yes, it is. another name for daoism is taoism. the han dynasty from china not only used daoism, but they also used confucianism. daoism means that the key to long life and happiness is to accept life as it is.
What is the first oriental religion?
The oldest religious traditions in East Asia are Shenism (which is the term for numerous different polytheistic religions and ancestor worshiping traditions that predominated in China for over 3000 years). The first organized religions in East Asia were Shintoism in Japan in the 600s BCE and Taoism in China in the 500s BCE.
What did lao-tzu establish taoism?
There are several competing reasons for why Lao Tzu, also written as Laozi, founded Taoism. The traditional account states that Laozi had access to the classics of his time because of his status as Keeper of the Archives. While he never opened a formal school, his knowledge gained him a lot of students and disciples.
Does Taoism advocate free will?
Yes. Taoism is decidedly about free will. The words of the sage, Lao Tzu are merely a guide to being in balance with and understanding the Tao.
There are a lot of translations out there. One of my favorites is by Witter Byner, written in the 1940's I believe. Byner comes from a western/Christian background, so the flavor is familiar to the Western mind and flawlessly transmits the perennial nature of the Tao Te Ching.
I am, of course, self studied in Taoism. The modern "churches" of Taoism may be far too riddled with its own ego to be worth much, just as most religions and churches are.
As a second Taoist to address this question, I agree entirely. I would like to add, however, that Taoism is not merely about free will. It advocates government that fosters freedom in the people who are being governed - to the point that they people do not think about being governed, and regard themselves as free people who do what is right because it is right.
What is The Tao Te Ching also known as?
The Tao Te Ching is also known as Lao Tzu, the name of its author.
Since the English versions of the Tao Te Ching are translations of the original Chinese text in Chinese, they are not totally the same. While the title is most commonly translated as Tao Te Ching, it is also known as Tao Teh Ching, Tao Te King and Daodejing. Lao Tzu, on the other hand, is also translated as Laozi or Lao Tze.
Why is it important to respect your elders?
Respect is earned not commanded. Will you respect your father if he is a drunkard, womanizer, and neglect to support his family? I'm talking as a father.
Prayer is an activity in which people ask favours from their god, ask forgiveness from their god or just generally praise their god. Buddhism does not have a deity and a consequence Buddhists do not pray. Buddhism is based on a person controlling their own life and fate. They meditate to better understand themselves and chant to provide a formalized direction for their efforts.
