Taoism

Lao Tzu is the key historical figure. Living sometimetime between the 6th and 2nd centuries B.C.E, he wrote the Tao Te Ching. A pretty cool book that stresses harmony and a paradoxical sense of control by letting go and being humble. It has some memorable lines like "yield you need not break" and a line that can be paraphrased as "be like water, close to the earth, always flowing, even when running into rocks by flowing around them." Taoism is sort of a counterpoint to Confucianism, which is a bit more focused on hierarchy and social obligation. The two, rather than collide, sort of complement each other. Kind of like there is a time for everything under the sun, a time to be an engaged Confucian, a time to be a more contemplative Taoist.

It is said that Laozi created Daoism which is a Philosophy created in Ancient China.. BUT it is said that Laozi may have not existed people say he might of lived in the 500's B.C.

They have been collected in the Daodejing (道德经).

In Chinese culture, red and black were often associated with the directions of south and north, respectively. The north was associated with the element water and cold temperatures. The south was associated with the element of fire and hot temperatures. These colors correspond to the elements of the Daoist symbol. Black symbolizes the dark, heavy energy of Yin. Red, within the context of the normally white half, symbolizes the bright, light energy of Yang.

the goal of confucionism is hard to describe because Confucianism is a way of life, not a religion. so the goal simply put, is to be smart

Laozi (alternately spelled Lao Tzu) is generally considered the founder of Daoism, though there is a good deal of debate about whether an actual person named Laozi actually existed, and if so which parts of the Tao Te Ching he wrote. For one, differences in writing style seem to suggest that there may have been several different authors of different sections of the work, or possibly that later commentaries might have become entangled with the original text. Further, Laozi is not precisely a name - it translates roughly as "old man of the Lao clan" - and since Chinese philosophers of the period habitually effaced themselves and credited their work to honored elders, 'Laozi' may simply have been a deflection to an ancient source, leaving the actual author anonymous.

It was Laozi (Laosi; also Lao Tse, Lao-Tzu, Laotze, Lao Zi, Laocius, and other variations) was a philosopher of ancient China and is a central figure in Taoism (also spelled "Daoism"). Laozi who lived during the sixth century BC was the founder of Daoism. ... Daoism is an understanding of the fundamental character of the world and nature.

Taoism (also spelled Daoism) refers to a variety of related philosophical and religious traditions and concepts. These traditions have influenced East Asia for over two thousand years and some have spread internationally.[1] The Chinese character Tao 道 (or Dao, depending on the romanization scheme) means "path" or "way", although in Chinese religion and philosophy it has taken on more abstract meanings. Taoist propriety and ethics emphasize the Three Jewels of the Tao: compassion, moderation, and humility. Taoist thought focuses on health, longevity, immortality, wu wei (non-action) and spontaneity.

Reverence for nature and ancestor spirits is common in popular Taoism. Organized Taoism distinguishes its ritual activity from that of the folk religion, which some professional Taoists (Daoshi) view as debased. Chinese alchemy, astrology, cuisine, several Chinese martial arts, Chinese traditional medicine, fengshui, and many styles of qigong breath training disciplines are intertwined with Taoism throughout history.

people in the world are looking for this and i have it. The rite of passage for taoism is that all but 17 taoist need to eat only vegteble

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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.

teoryang ebolusyon ng Tao (Charles Darwin)

Lima ang sumusunod:

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austrolopithecus-

homo sapiens-

homo habilis-

homo erectus-

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'''The Confucian Classics''' (five books) and '''The four books''' (four books)

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.

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.

It is still practiced at temples in China and Taiwan.

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.

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

by leading a happy simple a good life

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.

establish peace and harmony