Confucianism And Daoism Essay

Confucianism and Daoism as Traditions Religion has been one of the deepest-rooted traditions in societies from all across the world. The continent of Asia is no different. One of the largest and most religiously diverse countries in Asia is China. Among the plethora of diverse religions are the contrasting faiths of Confucianism and Daoism. While China and all of Asia have many different religions, these cultures do not adopt the Western idea of sectarian religion where each religion is uniquely categorized as its own. Without the borders set by this ideal, these Asian religions can blend together leading to the “three faith model.” The three-faith model blends together Confucianism and Daoism, along with other traditions, to build a house of unity of sorts between them. This house is composed of the foundation being built off of similarities such as shamanism and deity cults. Then as one progresses higher, into the “attic,” the different elements between the religions separate or come together forming a unique, concise whole composed of sharing or disregarding ideas. While the two religions can be blended together by individuals, …show more content…
Acupuncture is “adjust[ing] the flow of life force flowing in the human body” (272) and has been adopted by Western culture. Often in our society in the United States, people will seek out acupuncturists to relieve pain, beat an addiction such as smoking, or as a form of alternative health care. Another concept of Daoism that has migrated into Western culture is that of feng shui, which is arranging things in a way that allows natural energy to flow unbothered. This can be applied in the way rooms are decorated in order to ensure good feng shui to be accumulated. The many varieties of martial arts is another one of Daoists’ practices that allow alignment of the body to reach a more connected feeling to oneself and the world around