3 points of daoism; lenhart

has gods, and rituals, some schools search for immortality and longevity with alchemy and philosophies. focuses on nature to find ways to a successful and healthy life.

Assignment # 3 Canaan Murray

Three points of Daoism.

- Focus on nature

-The relationship between humanity and the cosmos

-Wu Wei which is action through inaction

Taoism John Gutt-Jankowski

• Tao means way or road; Taoism like Confucianism is a way of life, not a religion
• De is the active expression of Tao
• The human body is a microcosm for the universe and is connected to the Five elements of nature: fire, earth, metal, water and wood

Justin Kirkpatrick Assignment 3

Three points of Taoism

1) Spelt Daoism or Taoism.
2) Emphasizes the Three Jewels of the Tao: compassion, moderation and humility.
3) Tao literally means "the way." Think of it as the path to enlightenment.

Katie Lawler & Assignment #3

1. Taoists believe a supreme being/ ultimate truth is beyond words or human understanding.

2. There is an interdependence of all dualities, i.e. there is some good in all evil and some evil in all good. (THE YIN and YANG)

3. Taoism states that words are just a sign to point to the nonconceptual ultimate reality. It is of value to not obsess over the conceptual pointer but to see the ultimate reality clearly.

Read more: http://www.beliefnet.com/Faiths/2001/06/What-Taoists-Believe.aspx#ixzz1HXKxPtpk

Valerie Hathaway

three facts of Daoism
1. Daoism is based on the teachings of the Tao Te Ching, which was written in 6th century BC
2. Emphasis on spiritual harmony within the individual complements
3. Believes that happiness comes from living a simple life and living in harmony with nature and with the Dao

Assignment 3 - Kristin Kapitan

The three points I learned about Daoism are:

1) There is no personified deity or God like with other religions.

2) The goal for each Daoist follower is to find harmony with the Dao, which is the energy and spirit within everyone to find enlightenment.

3) Daoism provides another religion in China in addition to Confucianism.

My source: http://www.religioustolerance.org/taoism2.htm

Assignment 二 Justin Kirkpatrick

Here are my three points about Confucius 孔子 Kong Zi.

一) For 2,000 years Confucianism was the official philosophy of China. The only way a person could achieve an important position in the government or in society was by having a good knowledge of Confucianism.

二) According to Confucius, each person had a specific place in society and certain duties to fulfill. Confucius hoped that if people knew what was expected of them they would behave correctly. Therefore, he set up five principal relationships in which most people are involved. These relationships were (1) ruler and subject; (2) father and son; (3) elder brother and younger brother; (4) husband and wife; and (5) friend and friend.

三) Confucianism is an ethical system rather than a religion.

Source

assignment 2 - Kai Volkmann

Confucianism

Often referred to as a philosphy, not a religion, even though its often lumped with the religions, generally speaking

Most who follow confucianism also follow buddhism and taoism all together

Generally means "the school of scholars"

Assignment #2 Confucianism- Lenhart

Confucianism is based around humanity and relationships.

There's no distinction of class.

Harmony.

Assignment 2 - Emily Proeber

Confucianism follows the teachings of Confucious

It is mainly found in East Asia

It centers on the idea of becoming more whole in one's being

assignment 2 Colleen Geddes

Confucianism

Main teaching was to seek knowledge, study and become a better person

Confucius claimed that he never invented anything but was only transmitting ancient knowledge but he did create new ideas

In Confucianism, human beings are teachable, improvable and perfectible through personal and communal endeavor especially including self-cultivation and self-creation

Assignment 2: Confucianism Megan

Confucianism is a complex system of moral, social, political, philosophical, and quasi-religious thought that influenced the culture and history of East Asia.

In this system, human beings are teachable, improvable and perfectible through personal and communal endeavor especially including self-cultivation and self-creation.

Humanity is at the core of this thought system.

Assignment 2

-Confucianism does not have any specific practices or rituals and is considered more of a philosophy than a religion.

-Confucianism believes in the values of Li (includes ritual, priority, etiquette), Hsiao (Love within the family), Yi (righteousness), Xin (honesty and trustworthiness), Jen (humanness towards others), and Chung (loyalty to state).

-Three dimensions of the human condition are expressed in Confucianism spiritually. The three dimensions are self, community, and tradition.