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21 Cards in this Set
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Qi |
The vital energy in the universe and in our bodies according to East Asian esoteric traditions. |
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ren/jen |
Humanity, benevolence-the central Confucian virtue. |
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wu wei |
"In Daoism, "not doing," the sense of taking no action contrary to the natural flow. |
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Neo-Confucianism |
Confucianism stressing the importance of meditation and dedication to becoming a "noble person," established during the Chinese Han and Song dynasties. |
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Confucianism |
A system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius. |
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Taoism |
A Chinese philosophy based on the writings of Lao-tzu, advocating humility and religious piety. |
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Kung Fu-tzu/Kon fuzi |
Chinese name of Confucius. |
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Laozi/Lao-tzu |
Philosopher and poet of Ancient China.(Tao Te Ching/Taoism) |
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Shang dynasty |
Imperial dynasty ruling China from about 18th to 12th Centuries BC. |
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Mandate of Heaven |
Ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that God granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly. |
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Tien |
A mountain range in central Asia, in China and Kirghizia. Highest Peak. |
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Tao Te Ching |
The central Taoist text. Written as a guide for rulers. |
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Cinnabar |
Bright red mineral consisting of mercury sulfide. Chinese carved laquerware. |
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5 Relationships |
1: Ruler to Ruled 2: Father to son 3: Husband to wife 4: Older bro to younger bro 5: Friend to friend |
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Analects |
Collection of moral and ethical principles enunciated by Confucius in convos with his disciples. |
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li |
A Chinese unit of distance, equal to about 0.3 mile. |
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shu |
Confucian principle of refraining from actions toward others that would be disagreeable if done to oneself. |
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Chuang-tzu |
Influential Chinese philosopher who lived around the 4th century BC during the Warring States Period. |
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Zhou dynasty |
Longest lasting of China's dynasties. Followed Shang Dynasty. |
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Shangdi |
Supreme god and sky deity in China's traditional religions. |
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Mengzi/Meng tzu |
Chinese philosopher of the 4th century BC. |
