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one or more specific example from this scriptural text citing the specific chapter. 1a) Taoism originated with a man named Lao Tzu. A shadowy figure, born about 604 B. C. Before his retirement from society, he left five thousand characters titled Tao Te Ching, or The Way and Its Power. He didn't preach he didn't organize or promote, he wrote a few pages on request, rode off on a water buffalo, and that was it as far as he was concerned 1b) the author of the scripture had knowledge of the world

It was April 1st a day before the US declared war on Germany. It was a regular day at my houses. That day I didn’t do much but I had no idea what soon would happen. It was later that day when I was getting ready for bed. That morning I woke up not knowing what was happening. It was a few hours later when my dad got home from work and told us that the US had declared war on Germany. He said that his boss had gotten a call from his friend in Washington. He said that the president had gave a speech

well that is never filled and as humans are too weak to withstand their temptations, they go to great lengths to try to quench their thirst. A compilation of Chinese poems titled Tao Te Ching written by Laozi, illuminate how greed is a precipitate to things that go awry in life. As seen through the scope of the Tao Te Ching, various events from the ancient Indian epic poem by Valmiki, The Ramayana, as well as the Middle Eastern folk tales, The Thousand and One Nights, showcase characters that struggle

While Thoughts From The Tao-te Ching by Lao-Tzu and The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli are both pieces of work that serve as ground rules or guidelines for a ruler on how to rule a country, the two authors’ prepositions vary tremendously. One author takes on a susceptible viewpoint, while another takes on a much more conservative outlook. There are many factors as to why they differ so much. Even though Lao-Tzu and Machiavelli both provide intricate structures as to how rulers should run their state

The epic Beowulf and Laozi’s Daodejing define strict yet contrasting methods on how rulers should effectively govern their kingdoms and people. The rulers in Beowulf utilize a heroic code in order to rule. Such values of this code include hospitality, strength, loyalty, and ability to defend their people, which is represented by Beowulf when he became king of the Geats. These values place an emphasize on a single ruler that must take it upon himself to ensure the kingdom’s safety from hardships and

Textual Analysis: Tao Te Ching The genesis of the Tao Te Ching rests in the history of ancient China during the years of what was known as the Warring States Period. Known as a time in China when the hierarchal, pyramid theory of social organization was being challenged, a land once ruled by an Emperor became a fragmented empire of war waging territories. This condition yielded a new socio-political structure that gave rise to new ideas and changes to the way many viewed their personal role in

Confucianism and Taoism are two well known philosophies from China. Created by Confucius and Lao-tzu, these ideas have developed side by side for more than 2,000 years. Throughout history, these two frames of mind have guided large regions of the world at different times. In American society, these two ideologies would produce very different results should they be implemented. Although they do have certain similarities, Confucianism’s values of Filial Piety and Humaneness would be very beneficial

The Tao Te Ching is a historic Chinese text that is famously known for its rich commentary on a variety of spiritual, ethical, and political topics. A couple themes that are touched in the Tao Te Ching typically deal with the notion of virtue, benevolence, and so forth. In this paper, I will examine four specific stanzas from the Tao Te Ching, illustrate the applicability and relevancy of themes such as materialistic possessions, inner peace, humility & accountability, & political leadership, and

First, the concept of purity is one Taoist practice that’s purpose is to ensure the good spiritual health of a person. To maintain purity individuals may have to avoid certain activities or foods that may corrupt the body’s purity. Examples of things that should be avoided to remain pure are greed, lust, pride, and dishonesty. Another significant Taoist practice is meditation. Meditation is an especially important practice to Taoists, since it is vital to create mental stillness and to enhance mindfulness

West Side Story is about a conflict between two rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks, which comes to a head when Tony, a former Jets member, and Maria, the sister of the leader of the Sharks, fall in love. Although the play centers around Tony and Maria, the character of Anita (played by Karli Dinardo) caught my eye since she revealed her purple dress which was different from the reds of the Sharks and blues of the Jets and I found myself drawn to her in each scene she was present in. I also found