Describe Taoism birth rituals?
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What are the differences between Buddhism Daoism and Judaism?
Hinduism is composed of many religions from the Indian subcontinent including Vedanta, Vaishnavism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Bhakti, Vedic Brahmanism, Jainism. They all share the concepts of Karma, Dharma, Samsara (rebirth), Moksha ( Nirvana), meditation, and various forms of yoga. The are either pantheistic, polytheistic, or monotheistic.
Vedic Brahmanism, the oldest form of hinduism, was in existence when Budda was born and was a Hindu. At that time, Hindus were encouraged to 'wander' in order to 'see' God or to experience Him through 'sacrifice' or 'suffering' and the Budda saw many Hindus going to extremely painful lengths to 'see' God and would do extreme acts to try to get this experience. In Hinduism the caste system defines one's lot in this life as a payback for actions in past lives (karma) which meant that if you were born into a poor, landless labourer family, it was because of your karma (and therefore deserved it).
Budda rejected the caste system and said that one's lot in this life was defined by one's actions in this life. He also didn't see any benefit in people going through painful experiences (walking on fire, nails and other extreme examples of self-suffering) in order to see God and in fact, didn't think there was any benefit in anyone suffering a great deal of hardship (being poor, hungry) and advocated the 'middle path' where no-one should be too rich or too poor. He came from a rich family and saw that some people had alot (too much) whilst others were suffering from hunger.
He also rejected the Hindu notion of God with all the deities and rituals and felt that these were dark elements in the religion which made people very superstitious. He advocated the '8-fold path' (a simple set of instructions on morality and how to live life). Buddhism is as an atheistic religion whereas Hinduism is not. He also introducted the concept of 'ahimsa' which means non-violence (to all living beings) and advocated a vegetarian diet.
Taoism is a Chinese philosophy which requires individuals to live life in tune with nature and therefore balance with the environment and with each other. It is a cross between Hinduism (it has many deities and offerings are made to these deities; it has many festivals which are celebrated throughout the year; fasting on a regular basis) and Buddhism (ethics emplasising compassion, moderation and humility).
As all three of these religions are ancient they have modified and borrowed from each other (e.g. Hinduism and Taoism adopted vegetarianism), some Buddhists now pray in front of a Buddhist statue (although this very heavily discouraged by theBuddhahimself). Hinduism has manyvariantswhich may seem contradictory but all are nevertheless accepted as being part of the 'unity in diversity' philosophy which has been adopted in the West.
Taoism, like any philosophical or religious system, can be critiqued for various reasons. One common criticism is that its emphasis on non-action (wu wei) can lead to passivity or inaction in the face of social injustices. Additionally, some argue that its mystical elements can be overly vague, making it difficult for practitioners to apply its teachings in practical, everyday situations. However, these critiques often depend on individual interpretation and the context in which Taoism is practiced.
belief of an religion
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A core beief is any belief which is central to a person's world view. It can relate to economics (Capitalism is best), religion (the Flying Spagehetti Monster rules!), politics (I've always voted Libertarian), music, food, etc.
teoryang ebolusyon ng Tao (Charles Darwin)
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What is the Key Text for Confucianism?
'''The Confucian Classics''' (five books) and '''The four books''' (four books)
How do Taoists practice there beliefs?
Great question! There is no specific "way" in the Tao Te Ching in that there is no action you could do that would be more or less on the right path. The "way" is freedom from your desire and freedom from your action. The more effort you put into trying to find the "way" the further away it is.
The Tao Te Ching says:
"Look, and it can't be seen.
Listen, and it can't be heard.
Reach, and it can't be grasped."
www.duhtao.com - for translations
The way is effortless and beyond comprehension. It happens when you aren't looking for it and can be as simple as touching your cheek after washing your face.
What is the method of reaching paradise or salvation in Taoism?
Daoism belief is very similar to Buddhism and other religions in this regard. When a person dies, that person will be reincarnated in a higher, or perhaps lower, body depending on that person's righteousness in the last life. This cycle gives the person more chances to attain perfect righteousness and knowledge, when finally one will enter paradise as an Immortal.
Who are the two founders of taoism?
The two founders of Taoism are; Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu. However many speculate if these two ever even existed, some say they are legendary.
Confucianism is still practiced today. It is an ethical and philosophical system of values developed by the Chinese philosopher Confucius. At its roots, this system stresses education for people's moral development. In that way, States can be governed by virtue rather than by laws.
If a Christian studies religious Taoism, he or she will soon have to make a decision whether to continue to follow Christianity or to follow Taoism with its many gods.
How many worshippers does Taoism have in the world today?
approximately 2,700,000 people follow Taoism
may mga pag-aaral na nagsasabing nag mula ang Tao sa unggoy ngunit may mga paniniwala na tayo ay nilikha ng diyos
Many Taoists do worship Gods, most of them being Chinese folk Gods. It's important to understand that in China, people do not simply practice one religion but practice several intermingled together. Honestly to get a satisfactory answer you may have to discern which tradition of Taoism you speak of, because practiced Taoism has many different flavors. Looking at the Tao te Ching itself, there isn't necessarily a 'God' that is worshiped. Tao itself can be said to be similar to a God, but there's a few key differences from your standard deity including an impersonality in regards to the human race, with humans just another facet of existence and not anything held up on a pedestal. It's more of the underlying reality and patterns of nature than it is any type of personification humans can relate to like most deities tend to be.
Why is it important to respect elders?
It depends, if the senior citizen is Charles Manson, not much...respect is not meant to be automatically gifted to one simply for being around a while, it is a measure of endearment to one who has earned it. At that point it is entirely subjective, some choose to give discounts, work-related favors, or simply devote a little time each week to talk with them. It it ultimately up to you.
What are taoism beliefs and practices?
Typical Taoist (or, Daoist) traditions include the general commitment to action through non-action: allowing conditions or activities to evolve until a desired end is achieved. Simplicity of thought and life-style is another key idea (and tradition) in Taoism. Various martial arts traditions are also distinctly Taoist, such as T'ai Chi Ch'uan.
What is the symbol of Taoism and what does it mean?
The taoism symbol is a black and white symbol of the 2 moving in a circle around with each other, with a little bit of each color on its own inside the other. Black and white represent yin and yang (good and evil), and the pattern shows that they are in balance with each other. Trace amounts of them are found within each other, showing that no matter how good something is, it has some evil in it, and vice-versa.
What are the major rituals for taoism?
Taoism have different types of holidays which are quiet similar to other religons.
How many people follow the beliefs of Taoism?
Because there are debates over the definition of Taoism and whether it should be divided into categories of religious, philosophical, and folk following, it is difficult to estimate the number of followers. According to Wikipedia, there may be as many as 20 million followers of Taoism world-wide.
How does Daoism compare with Confucianism?
They were both founded around the same time in China(in fact, the founders of both religions apparently knew one another). The difference between them is, Confucianism is all about man's relationship with his fellow man, while Taoism is all about man's relationship with nature.