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also termed “Daoism” in the more common language system, called Hanyu Pinyin, representing Chinese letters using Roman letters and is more commonly used amongst China and around the world. Like the Christian faith, they too use a sacred book, Tao Te Ching written by the great Sage, Lao Tzu as a guidance. This text has been translated almost as much as the Christian Holy Bible it. It consists of 81 poems or chapters that are quite broad and vague and because of this, it can be interpreted and

must battle against his relatives in order to solve the issue of which cousin is next in line to rule. The theme of war is extremely prevalent, and violence must be addressed by the main protagonists. Similarly, the core of Daoism lies within the Tao Te Ching, a book with eighty-one chapters discussing the philosophies of the Daoist sages. The idea of fighting according to Daoist sages and masters is despicable; it must be the absolute last resort if one cannot find a solution to any conflict. Within

Taoism in china Omar Rmaili University of Business and Economics 2016 Beijing, People’s Republic of China Introduction Taoism is a very broad movement, it isnt a doctrine as such, nor a belief system, but is more like a personal experience. It is a way of living and understanding the world, away from the systematization and dogmas, which caused numerous trends. It was the historian Sima Tan (or Sima Qian) in the -I century who brought together all these trends under the name of "Taoist

Tao Te Ching: A Self Help Book for Americans There is no question that America is one of the most self-centered countries in the world, and because of this, we tend to avoid situations and issues that have no immediate impact on us. Desensitization on this large of a scale can be dangerous, and it is imperative that we begin to relearn traits such as kindness and compassion. The Tao Te Ching, while not very familiar to the average westerner, is filled with numerous verses that speak directly about

Allies are those who help you achieve your own goals that yourself or others had set for yourself. I have many people who are always there, but my main allies would be my mom and my cousin Avery. They both help me in times of stress from school or other activities. Though Avery may not live near me, because she lives 6-7 hours away, every chance I get to see her always brings a smile to my face; she is always smiling, laughing, or trying to keep a straight face that ends in laughing for both of us

temptations for which men can neither resist nor be held responsible for if they are successfully enticed. Written between the time of 600 BCE and 400 BCE, about two centuries after The Iliad, Tao Te Ching incorporates several instances throughout its text showing high regards to femininity and mothering. Following Tao Te Ching also by approximately 200 years, The Bhagavad Gita provides the concept that all souls are genderless and therefore have the same opportunities to reach a supreme destination of finally

Context, in general, is important. Without context, words are twisted, actions are misunderstood, and insights are lost. However, as individual people, it is harder to determine what context matters. How important are intentions? How important are motives? From the outside looking in, these internal concepts may be critical information, but ultimately, intentions and motives will not change the consequences. In judging yourself, it is the actions that matter. By redefining individuals as self-contained

In “The Daodejing,” Laozi, similar to many prominent Chinese philosophers before and after his time, discusses his unique perspective of the “Way.” There is much controversy, however, regarding whether Laozi was the actual author of this text or was even a real person, and “his” work is thought to have been a composite. (For the purpose of clarity, throughout this paper, the author(s) of “The Daodejing” will be mentioned as Laozi.) Laozi’s vision of the “Way” is exceptionally challenging to define

My Best Friend Buddy I remember the day quite well. I had just started 3rd grade at the time. It was about 7:15 in the morning. My mom woke me up so I could get ready for school. I got out of bed and went downstairs. My mom had set my clothes out for me earlier. I got changed and went into the kitchen. I ate breakfast and got my backpack ready. It was about 8:00 when I walked out the door. My dog, Buddy, was lying by the door. I went up to him and said goodbye. After that, my mom took me to

If I were Taoist, the sexual script of “Blurred Lines” would greatly offend me and my culture. As a Taoist, I value and respect every object around me for what it is and not what it could be; because “the universe is sacred; you cannot improve it” (#12). “Blurred Lines” is the converse of this idea of respect and value. The video is geared toward an audience of “excesses, and complacency” (#12). Excess and complacency are greatly frowned upon in the Taoist culture. In “Blurred Lines,” the approach